Rosemary extract is extracted from the leaves of the perennial herb rosemary. Its main ingredients are rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid and ursolic acid. It is a precious natural perfume plant, native to the Mediterranean coast. It has a fresh smell during the growing season. The rosemary extract developed by Langlin's team of biological experts can be used in the formulation of cosmetic ingredients such as air purifiers, perfumes, skin oils and soaps, as well as in beverages, hair lotions and shampoos.
Rosemary extract -- a natural antioxidant
In recent years, rosemary extract has been found to be an ideal natural antioxidant. Rosemary antioxidants are substances extracted from the plant of rosemary. The three most antioxidant compounds are rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid and ursolic acid. Rosmarinic acid is the main added ingredient in skin care products. In addition, rosemary extract can be used to extend the shelf life of food without affecting the taste, aroma and nutritional value of the food. In addition to being a potential food preservative, rosemary extract is also widely used in skin care products.
Efficacy and Application
In most people's minds, most of the antioxidants in skin care products are vitamins E and C, as well as plant selenium, but rosemary extract was never thought of as a powerful natural antioxidant. Rosmarinic acid is an important component in rosemary extract. It has a strong antioxidant activity, its antioxidant activity is stronger than vitamin E, coffee acid, chlorogenic acid, folic acid and so on. It can effectively remove reactive oxygen in environmental pollution, inhibit the formation of melanin, with excellent whitening and moisturizing effect.
Rosmarinic acid also has a strong anti-inflammatory activity, can protect the skin, strengthen the skin, promote blood circulation, promote skin function. At the same time, the antibacterial and antiviral functions of rosmarinic acid can inhibit acute and chronic infections, and it is resistant to ULTRAVIOLET rays and can inhibit the degradation of elastin. All of these make it an excellent natural addition to skin care products. At present, rosmarinic acid has shown its important value in the field of skin care products.
To prevent contamination, most skin care products contain preservatives. Preservatives are unsafe ingredients and can cause skin irritation, inflammation and other skin problems. Rosemary extract is used in skin care products to solve these problems. The added benefit of rosemary extract, a natural antioxidant, in skin care products is that it can extend the life of the product, replace artificial antioxidants and reduce the amount of preservatives in the formula.
Here are two ingredients that can be harmful to the skin:
Ethanol. Alcohol: Alcohol is known to be very harmful to the skin.
Carson. It's a preservative. Both antiseptic and antiseptic are great, but it can also cause damage to the skin.
In conclusion, rosemary extract can be used not only as a natural preservative in food, but also as a natural antioxidant for healthier and safer personal care products.