There are many types of cosmetics raw materials with different properties. Many raw materials such as Fullerene, Ectoin, Astaxanthin, Nicotinamide, Centella asiatica extract, Pro-Xylane, Peptides, Cannabis extract, Salicylic acid, Retinol, etc. have emerged in the cosmetics industry. Let’s take a look at these raw materials in detail.

1. Fullerene
Fullerene is a hollow molecule composed entirely of carbon, with a spherical, ellipsoidal, cylindrical or tubular shape. Fullerene C60 has the functions of scavenging active oxygen free radicals, activating skin cells, and preventing aging. Scientists have discovered that fullerene C60 can quickly capture free radical molecules. Fullerene has been used as a raw material for cosmetics. It has excellent value in anti-wrinkle, whitening, and anti-aging. Many skin care brands contain fullerene ingredients.

2.Ectoin
The magic of Ectoin is that it can hold many “water molecules”. One molecule of Ectoin can lock four or five water molecules, so that the free water in the cell is structured, and the evaporation of water in the skin is reduced. The skin’s moisturizing and water-holding ability continues to improve. Its effects include moisturizing, repairing and enhancing skin immunity. Ectoin can effectively enhance the immune protection ability of skin cells and increase the repair ability of cells, so as to achieve the effect of protecting the skin.

3. Astaxanthin
As we all know, astaxanthin has the reputation of “King of Antioxidant” because of its unprecedented super anti-oxidant ability. One of the biggest and most obvious difference between it and other antioxidants is that it can have a protective effect on every cell of the body. It can freely shuttle through various organs, muscle tissues, joints, skin and blood of the body, and protect the corresponding cells. Natural astaxanthin can improve the skin from the inside out, effectively reduce fine wrinkles, and improve skin moisture and elasticity. Studies have shown that middle-aged people who take astaxanthin for about 4-6 weeks will see the effect of astaxanthin “anti-aging and reversing aging”.

4. Nicotinamide
When it comes to whitening, everyone will think of VC, arbutin, glycyrrhizin, nicotinamide and other ingredients. Many whitening products contain niacinamide, and the concentration of niacinamide is 5%. The outstanding contribution of nicotinamide is mainly to inhibit the transport of melanin from the bottom to the keratinocytes, nicotinamide is also called “melanin transport blocker”.

5. Centella asiatica extract
Nowadays, Centella asiatica has become a symbolic ingredient in skin care products. In terms of efficacy, it can promote blood circulation, improve red blood streaks, and prevent melanin precipitation; promote skin collagen production and improve skin elasticity. Centella asiatica can tighten the junction between the epidermis and the dermis, soften the skin, help promote the formation of collagen in the dermis, and have the effect of tightening the skin.

6.Pro-Xylane
Pro-Xylane is converted from a type of xylose extracted from beech. As an active anti-aging ingredient, Pro-Xylane has the ability to promote the production of glycosaminoglucans, namely Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). It can ensure the effective combination of water in the dermis and epidermis to create an optimized cell environment.
Pro-Xylane can also directly affect the extracellular matrix that runs through the three-layer structure of the skin. It can promote the production of collagen type VII connecting the epidermis and dermis. At the same time, it also has an excellent effect on the synthesis of collagen type IV.

7.Peptide
Peptide is composed of amino acids connected by peptide chains, but each peptide can be composed of many different amino acids. The mechanism of action is similar to that of protein, which can promote the proliferation of collagen, elastic fibers and hyaluronic acid, increase the water content of the skin, increase skin thickness and reduce fine lines. Due to the different types of amino acids contained, they can play different roles to meet the needs of different functions of the skin.

8. Cannabis extract
The cannabis plant can be used to develop cosmetics, non-toxic paints, soaps, shampoos, etc., and also has extremely high medical value. The active ingredient cannabidiol has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, moisturizing dry skin, treating skin infections, helping to heal skin damage and anti-oxidant effects.

9. Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is a fat-soluble organic acid, so it can easily dissolve excess sebum on the skin surface, while inhibiting excessive sebum secretion. It also has a strong dissolving effect on horn plugs and acne caused by sebum blockage, and improves the hair follicle wall. The unclean state helps the sebum to be smoothly eliminated from the pores, and at the same time, the anti-bacterial properties quickly dry up acne. Salicylic acid can dissolve the substances used to connect between cells and cells, so that aging keratinocytes are quickly shed from the surface of the skin, thereby promoting the metabolism of the skin and restoring the delicate touch of the skin.

10. Retinol
Retinol acts as a cell communication factor, which can make skin cells work normally and even make skin cells more vigorous. If the skin is damaged by the sun, the role of cell communication factors is huge, because the skin will produce rigid, unhealthy, and abnormal cells after photoaging. Retinol can also be used to reduce fine lines, improve skin texture, balance skin tone, and unclog pores.