Raw Material Supply
ORIGINAL
In the development of cosmetics that differentiate from other companies,
indispensable is our in-house developed core raw material ingredients
The added value and novelty of cosmetics depend on the ingredients used.
Through years of trading with plant raw material manufacturers, we can not only quickly obtain new raw materials,
but also engage in the development of in-house raw materials. We will utilize our extensive knowledge of ingredients and creativity to assist your company's cosmetics development and manufacturing.
Additionally, based on our rich experience accumulated during trial and development stages, we provide products that are distinct and have competitive market strength.
Development Technology for In-House Raw Materials
Supercritical Extraction Method
Traditional Extraction Methods
Traditional methods involve soaking natural substances in water or alcohol for extraction.
Most common natural substances have already been extracted and sold as generic raw materials.
Therefore, it is difficult to develop differentiated new raw materials using traditional extraction methods.
Extraction Method Using Supercritical CO2
This is a special method that uses supercritical CO2 instead of water or alcohol to extract ingredients from natural substances.
What is Supercritical CO2?
It can be said to combine the characteristics of both liquid and gas.
Characteristics of Extracting with Supercritical CO2
Unlike traditional water or alcohol extraction methods, the ingredients extracted with supercritical CO2 have different characteristics.
Comparison of the types of ingredients extracted using water or alcohol versus supercritical CO2
Due to the different ingredients, the generic extracts obtained using traditional methods from the same natural substance
Have completely different effects
Or significantly enhanced effects of the same kind
Even if generic extracts have already been obtained from the same natural substance using traditional methods,
supercritical CO2 can still develop differentiated raw materials.
Our In-House Developed
Supercritical CO2 Extracts
Kujisanchi Amber Extract
(Display Name: Amber Extract)
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Reduces Melanin by a Small Amount, Increases Collagen
Adding only 0.001% of Kujisanchi Amber Extract to cells can reduce melanin by about 27% and increase collagen by about 140%.
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Whitening Effect Comparable to Arbutin
The melanin-reducing effect of Kujisanchi Amber Supercritical CO2 Extract is comparable to that of the representative whitening ingredient, arbutin※.
Since Kujisanchi Amber Supercritical CO2 Extract is more easily absorbed by the skin, it is expected to reach melanin-producing cells in the skin more easily than arbutin.※ Achieves the same effect at the same concentration.
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Unique Whitening Mechanism
The whitening mechanism of Kujisanchi Amber Supercritical CO2 Extract is different from many other whitening raw materials.
We are currently researching its detailed whitening mechanism.
Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract
(Display Name: Rice Bran Extract)
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Reduces Melanin by About 16%
Adding Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract to cultured melanin cells can reduce melanin by about 16%. This result demonstrates its strong whitening effect.
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Whitening Effect Beyond Existing Rice Bran Extracts
Although market-available rice bran extracts also claim to have whitening effects, our Rice Bran Extract obtained through the supercritical CO2 extraction method exhibits a whitening effect far beyond that of market-available rice bran extracts.
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Reason for High-Efficiency Whitening
Rice bran contains γ-tocopherol, an effective whitening ingredient.
Analysis shows that our Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract contains much more γ-tocopherol than market-available rice bran extracts, which is why its whitening effect is more remarkable.
Perilla Seed Supercritical CO2 Extract
(Display Name: Perilla Seed Extract)
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Reduces Melanin by About 20%
Adding Perilla Seed Supercritical CO2 Extract to cultured melanin cells can reduce melanin by about 20%. This result demonstrates its excellent performance as a whitening ingredient.
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Whitening Effect Beyond Market-Available Perilla Extracts
Although market-available perilla extracts also claim to have whitening effects, our Perilla Extract obtained through the supercritical CO2 extraction method exhibits a whitening effect far beyond that of market-available perilla extracts.
Supercritical CO2 Extract Flaxseed Oil
(Display Name: Flaxseed Oil)
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Promotes Collagen Production and Enhances Skin Elasticity
Collagen is a key protein that maintains skin elasticity, but it decreases with age or UV exposure, leading to skin sagging.
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Prevents Breakdown of Elastin, Which Maintains Skin Elasticity
Elastin connects collagen and maintains skin elasticity like rubber but also decreases due to age or UV exposure, causing wrinkles.
Through a unique process, we extracted flaxseed oil that strongly promotes collagen production in skin cells and successfully developed flaxseed oil that prevents elastin breakdown.
Supercritical CO2 Extract Inca Fruit Oil
(Display Name: Inca Fruit Seed Oil)
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Prevents Breakdown of Elastin, Which Maintains Skin Elasticity
We used the supercritical CO2 extraction method to extract oils from Inca fruit seeds in the Amazon River basin of South America and found that it inhibits the enzymatic activity that breaks down elastin in the skin.
Oils extracted from Inca fruit seeds using other methods either have weaker inhibition of elastinase activity or none at all.