CAMELLIA LEAF EXTRACT BG™
Skin beauty extract from the leaves of Camellia japonica grown on the Goto Islands in Nagasaki, Japan
CAMELLIA LEAF EXTRACT BG is an extract of the leaves of camellia (Camellia japonica). It is extracted with 1,3-butylene glycol aqueous solution.
Camellia japonica is one of Japan’s most prominent flowering trees. It has long been admired as an object of natural beauty since the Muromachi period (1338-1573) in Japanese history. In Japan, Camellia japonica is held to be a symbol of eternal beauty. In fact, the extract of camellia leaves has various beauty effects, helping to increase the value of the cosmetics that contain this extract.
1. Features
- Wide-ranging functions
CAMELLIA LEAF EXTRACT BG possesses wide-ranging anti-aging functions, such as an excellent anti-oxidative activity (SOD-like activity and radical scavenging activity) and an inhibitory effect on elastase activity. Other anti-aging functions include estrogen-like activity and a keratinocyte activation effect, along with the inhibition of MMP-2 activity and the promotion of collagen production. - Uses raw materials from a clearly identifiable production region
CAMELLIA LEAF EXTRACT BG uses domestically grown leaves of Camellia japonica harvested on the Goto Islands in Nagasaki, Japan.
2. Specification
| INCI | Chinese INCI | Content (%) |
|---|---|---|
| CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT | 山茶（CAMELLIA JAPONICA）叶提取物 | 1.0 |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 丁二醇 | 49.5 |
| WATER | 水 | 49.5 |
Safety tests
- Acute oral toxicity
- Primary skin irritation
- Ocular irritation
- Skin sensitization
- Phototoxicity
- Photosensitization
- Cumulative application
- Mutagenicity (Ames)
- Chromosomal aberration
- Human patch test
Product specifications
| Test item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light brown liquid, with a faint characteristic odor |
| Identification (1) | A dark green color develops. |
| Identification (2) | A red-brown precipitate develops. |
| Refractive index | 1.380-1.410 |
| Specific gravity | 1.010 - 1.040 |
| Purity test (1) Heavy metals | 20 ppm or less |
| Purity test (2) Arsenic | 2 ppm or less |
| Residue on ignition | 0.5 - 1.5 % |
Packaging
1 kg (hybrid can)
3. Functionality
1. DPPH radical scavenging activity
2. Inhibitory effect on elastase activity
3. Inhibitory effect on MMP-2 activity
4. Technical data
- CAMELLIA LEAF EXTRACT BG™ Technical data (PDF: 93KB)