Skin Whitening 95% Pomegranate Extract Powder Ellagic Acid

Ellagic Acid (EA) is a natural polyphenol dilactone. It is also known as Benzoaric Acid or Gallic Acid. Plant tissues such as nuts and other fruits are rich in Ellagic Acid. BFSTAR Ellagic Acid is extracted from Galla Chinensis. A large number of studies have confirmed that Ellagic Acid can clear free radicals and inhibit lipid per-oxidation. Also it inhibits the formation of melanin. Therefore, it has effect of skin-whitening, astringency and anti-oxidation. As a natural ingredient with multiple effects, Ellagic Acid has been widely used in cosmetics.

 

Product Name	CAS Number	INCI Name
Ellagic Acid	476-66-4	Ellagic Acid
Molecular Weight	Molecular Formula	Molecular Structure
C14H6O8	302.19g/mol
Product ID	Specificcation	Minimal Package	Minimal Order Quantity
BFSTAR1401	95%	1KG	1KG

 

2. Ellagic Acid Manufacturer Specifications

Product Name	Specification
Ellagic Acid	95%

 

Items	Specifications
Assay	≥95%
Color	Light yellow powder
Physical Characteristics
Particle Size	98% through 80 mesh
Moisture	≤5.00%
Ash Content	≤3.00%
Heavy Metals
Total Heavy Metals	≤10ppm
Arsenic	≤2ppm
Pb	≤2ppm
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count	≤1000cfu/g
Yeast & mold	≤100cfu/g
Escherichia coli	Negative
Staphylococcus	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

3. Ellagic Acid Benefits

• Whitening and moisturizing

The formation of melanin is caused by tyrosine as a matrix, which is converted into dopamine and dopaquinone by the action of tyrosinase; and finally it forms melanin. Ellagic Acid has a high affinity for tyrosinase active part-copper. It can inhibit tyrosinase’s activity. Experimental tests have found that Ellagic Acid can effectively inhibit skin pigmentation caused by ultraviolet light. It has a great skin-whitening function. Ellagic Acid, as a plant polyphenol, is a natural ingredient with moisturizing effect. It has a moisture absorption effect, because its molecule contains a polyol structure. Also it has hyaluronidase inhibitory activity. Thereby it can achieve its deep moisturizing effect.

• Anti-aging and antioxidant

Studies have shown that Ellagic Acid and its derivatives can increase the ratio of stratum corneum cells and VII collagen in fibroblasts. So it can enhance the condition of the dermis and epidermal junction. As a result, it will exert function of reducing wrinkles, tightening skin, regulating the skin, and delaying the skin-aging. Ellagic Acid can greatly promote the regeneration of skin elastic fibers, and protect elastic fibrin from degradation. Especially it reduces skin tissue damage caused by long-term or frequent radiation and ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. So Ellagic Acid has an excellent anti-oxidation effect.

• Astringency

Ellagic Acid as a plant polyphenol can form a convergence effect with protein, which insures cosmetics containing Ellagic Acid have good adhesion to the skin under waterproof conditions. And it can shrink pores, firm the skin and reduce wrinkles. Moreover it prevents excessive secretion of oil from the skin. Ellagic Acid can also be used as an antiperspirant to reduce sweat secretion by astringing sweat glands. Ellagic Acid can relieve scalp oil and hair loss, and reduce dandruff when added into hair products.

  

4. Pharmacological Study of Ellagic Acid and Cosmetics

Test Items	Concentration	Result
Elimination of free radical DPPH	4ug/L	Elimination ratio：86%
Inhibition of  Lipid peroxidation	10ug/L	Inhibition ratio：67%
Elimination of superoxide free radicals	4ug/mL	Equivalent to 32u/mg SOD
Inhibition of xanthine oxidase activity	/	Half inhibition quantity IC50：50umol/L
Inhibiting the activity of cine. galactosidase	1umol/L	Promoting ratio：83.3%
Inhibition of tyrosinase activity	10mg/mL	Inhibition ratio：40.21%
Inhibition of MMP-1 activity of metalloproteinase	10mg/mL	Inhibition ratio：11.9%
Applying EA to reduce the diameter of the skin’s pores	2%	Minification：18.7%(Compare to blank)
Inhibition of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) generation	10ug/mL	Inhibition ratio：96.7%