Scutellaria baicalensis-extract Baicalin gebruikt in cosmetica

Scutellaria baicalensis plantenextract is een lichtgeel poederextract uit drogende schedelwortelwortels, its main component and active ingredient is Baicalin. You can click here to learn more about baicalin extract powder.

Effects of Scutellaria baicalensis extract Baicalin

Scutellaria baicalensis plant is not only a famous Chinese medicine but also widely used in cosmetic products as a skincare ingredient. As a cosmeceutical material, Scutellaria baicalensis extract baicalin has the main effects: antioxidant, anti-veroudering, ontstekingsremmend, antibacterieel, enz.

1. Anti-veroudering: The active ingredient baicalin in the scutellaria baicalensis plant can get rid of free radicals in the body. Therefore reducing damage to the skin and playing an antioxidant role. It can prevent skin aging and make the skin healthier and younger.
2. Freckle lightening: Baicalin in Scutellaria baicalensis has the effect of inhibiting the production of melanin. Which can slow down the formation of melanin in the skin, therefore lightening and preventing the occurrence of freckles.
3. Anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic: It has inhibitory effects on a variety of skin pathogenic fungi. Experiments show that at the same concentration, baicalin is twice as effective as metronidazole in inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes and 115 times as effective as erythromycin.
   It also can relieve skin itching, inflammation, and other discomforts. Baicalin is helpful for sensitive skin, acne skin, eczeem, and other skin problems.
4. Absorbing ultraviolet rays: For sun protection, baicalin can absorb ultraviolet rays, and clear oxygen free radicals. Inhibit the production of melanin also make the skin clean and smooth. Studies have shown that if the content of Scutellaria baicalensis extract reaches 0.8 g/ml, its sun protection index can reach SPF35, which has a certain repair effect on sunburned skin.

Application of Baicalin in cosmetic industry

Scutellaria baicalensis extract baicalin has skin whitening, sun protection, freckle lightening, acne removal, increasing skin elasticity, and anti-wrinkle skin care effects.

Normally cosmetic manufacturers add baicalin extract to soft mask powder in medical skin care products for facial masks. Or add it to skin whitening and acne treatment products in a certain proportion. People also add scutellaria baicalensis extract baicalin in anti-allergic, anti-veroudering, and sunscreen, anti-inflammatory agent, sebum secretion inhibitor, and moisturizer.