AKEBIA EXTRACT BG
AKEBIA EXTRACT BG
New Functional Plant Extract for Skin Moisturizer
● AKEBIA EXTRACT BG is a mixture of 1,3-Butylene glycol and Mokutsu Extract obtained by extracting with water from the stem of Akebia quinata Decaisne or Akebia trifoliata Koidzumi (Lardizabalaceae). The stem of Akebia is known as herbal medicine ‘Mokutsu’ in Japan. Mokutsu is prescribed for anti-inflammatory, pain and diuresis, and isapplied to articular rheumatism, neuralgia and menstrual irregularity.
1 Product Features
● New Concept (Our original ingredient)
AKEBIA EXTRACT BG enhances the activity of arginase, and increases the production of natural moisturizing factor “UREA” by keratinocyte. It has the potential to hydrate the skin from both outside and inside.
● Contain Some Useful Components
Saponin (hederagenine) and tannin, Sterols(Stigmasterol, β-sitosterol etc.) Potassium salts
2 Composition / Specification
● AKEBIA EXTRACT BG consists of Mokutsu Extract and Butylene glycol in the ratio of 70/30 (w/w).
| Component | INCI Name | Content |
|
Mokutsu Extract
|
AKEBIA TORIFOLIATA STEM EXTRACT | 0.9% |
| WATER | 69.1% | |
| 1,3-Butylene glycol | BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 30.0% |
● Specification
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Brown liquid. |
| Odor | Characteristic odor |
| Identification (1) Saponin | Positive |
| Identification (2) Tannin | Positive |
| Purity (1) Heavy Metals | Max. 20 ppm |
| Purity (2) Arsenic | Max. 2 ppm |
| Specific Gravity (20℃) | 0.96-1.06 |
| Nonvolatile Residue (w/v%) | 0.5-1.3 |
● Safety Data (Mokutsu Extract)
1. Acute oral toxicity 2. Primary skin irritation
3. Ocular irritation 4. Skin sensitization
5. Phototoxicity 6. Photosensitization
7. Cumulative application 8. Reverse mutation (Ames)
9. Human patch
3 Experimental Data
