Biothex Cordyceps
Cordyceps Sinensis, a valuable tonic medicine, is a fungus traditionally grown in China on the bodies of caterpillars. Its main active components are Cordyceps polysaccharides. Modern pharmacological studies show that it is highly effective for resisting oxidation and scavenging free radicals and it also has whitening and anti-wrinkle effects.
INCI Name:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Features and benefits:
Anti-oxidation: Cordyceps Sinensis Extract has scavenging effect on ions such as DPPH, DPPH, HO·, ROO·, H2O2, etc.
Anti-wrinkle: Cordyceps polysaccharides can effectively prevent ageing.
Applications:
Recommended for soothing products, anti-ageing products, etc.
Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, cream, etc.
Specifications:
| Appearance | Deep red to brown red transparent liquid |
| Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
| pH(25℃) | 4.0-6.0 |
| Refractive index(20℃) | 1.320-1.370 |
| Density(20℃) | 1.00-1.05 g/cm3 |
| Content of polysaccharides | ≥0.4% |
| 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: One year.