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Herbex Cistanche
Cistanche Deserticola, also called the “Desert Ginseng”, is a parasitic plant, living on the roots of the desert tree Sacsaoul, belonging to the Cistanche of the Orobanchaceae. It is traditionally used a very valuable medicine. The main active component Echinacoside enables it to exhibit antioxidative and anti-wrinkle effects.
INCI Name:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cistanche Deserticola Extract
Features and benefits:
Anti-oxidation: Echinacoside’s significant antioxidant activity can inhibit the amyloid fibrils of proteins, thus protecting the nerve cells; Echinacoside can also eliminate the ROS produced by UVB radiation, so it can protect skin from the damage caused by UVB irradiation.
Anti-aging: Can effectively scavenge •OH and •O2- free radicals; therefore, it can slow down the aging process.
Applications:
Recommended for antioxidative products, anti-ageing products, etc.
Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, cream, etc.
Specifications:
| Appearance | Yellow to brown yellow transparent liquid |
| Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
| pH(25℃) | 3.5-6.0 |
| Refractive index(20℃) | 1.370-1.410 |
| Density(20℃) | 1.00-1.05 g/cm3 |
| Content of Echinacoside(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.