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Herbex Scutellaria
Scutellaria Baicalensis is a perennial herb belonging to the Scutellaria of the Labiatae. The active component Baicalin enables it to exhibit antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and whitening effects.
INCI Name:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Features and benefits:
Anti-bacteria: Baicalin and Baicalein inhibits Staphylococcus Aureus, so Herbex Scutellaria can be used in anti-acne products;Baicalin and Baicalein inhibits Candida Albicans, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae and Molds, so Herbex Scutellaria can be used in external cleaning products, to prevent and treat venereal disease and mycotic vaginitis;
Baicalin and Baicalein inhibits Bacteria and Fungi, so Herbex Scutellaria can help reduce the usage of preservers in cosmetics.
Anti-inflammation and anti-allergy: Baicalin inhibits the biosynthesis of LTB4 and LTC4 in Leukocyte; it also prevents the release of allergic reaction medium, stabilizes the Mast Cell Membrane, thus resisting allergic reaction.
Anti-oxidation: Baicalin and Baicalein can decrease the formation of free radicals or scavenge the existing free radicals, thus slowing down skin ageing process and preventing the formation of skin wrinkles.
Whitening: Baicalin can alleviate the cell damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation and competitively inhibit Tyrosinase, thus whitening skin.
Applications:
Recommended for anti-inflammatory products, soothing products, anti-ageing products, whitening products, etc.
Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, cream, etc.
Specifications:
| Appearance | Yellow to brown yellow transparent liquid |
| Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
| pH(25℃) | 4.0-7.0 |
| Refractive index(20℃) | 1.370-1.410 |
| Density(20℃) | 1.00-1.05 g/cm3 |
| Content of Baicalin(HPLC) | ≥0.1% |
| Total bacteria | < 100 CFU/ml |
| Yeast and mold | < 10 CFU/ml |
| Hg | < 1 mg/kg |
| As | < 2 mg/kg |
| Pb | < 5 mg/kg |
| Cd | < 5 mg/kg |
Recommended use level: 1.0 - 5.0%.
Shelf life: Two years.