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Oct 11, 2022

How does Beta Ecdysterone Powder work in cosmetics?

Dew grass is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine with excellent efficacy, which is mostly used as medicine with its roots. It is mainly on streamsides, valley wetlands and wet rocks below 2700 meters above sea level, widely distributed in Yunnan, Guangzhou, Jiangxi, Guangxi and other places, India, Sri Lanka to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia also distributed. The record about it is the herbal medicine for rheumatoid arthritis excavated from Yunnan folk in the early 1970s. Later, it became famous in the world, because it is active ingredients of Beta-ecdysone, now it has been highly valued by relevant people at home and abroad, then to invest in development and utilization.


Beta Ecdysterone Powder , Chemical Formula: C27H44O7, CAS No.: 3604-87-3, is a natural steroid compound with insect ecdysis activity. According to the purity, it is divided into white, off-white, light yellow or light brown crystalline powder. The product is easily soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform and hot water, and almost insoluble in ether. After years of research and development, common specifications in the market are 90%UV, 60%HPLC, 70%HPLC, 95%HPLC, 98%HPLC.

20-Hydroxyecdysone,Cyanotis Arachnoidea Extract

As early as 1919, biologist Polish proposed the hormonal mechanism of insect molting. In 1954, Butenandt and others are isolated the original insect metamorphic active substance ecdysone from silkworm chrysalis. Since then, it has been found that its distribution in the plant kingdom is not only higher than that in the animal kingdom, but also wider and richer in resources, such as Achyranthes, mulberry leaves, Prunella vulgaris, Alisma, Lohan pine, yew, black fern, etc. Its study led people to realize that steroids work by altering genetic activity and affecting the transcription of genetic information. In the following years, its pharmacological effects began to attract research interest.


After modern pharmacological research, Cyanotis Arachnoidea Extract can promote collagen synthesis, anti-arrhythmia, anti-fatigue; promote cell growth, stimulate dermal cell division, eliminate cholesterol in the body; lower blood lipids, inhibit blood sugar rise and other physiological activities. Since it came out, it has been developed into tablets, injections, ointments, etc., which are used in health care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, aquaculture and other industries. especially in sports supplements, it stimulates the ability of protein synthesis in muscle cytoplasm by increasing the assembly of amino acids into protein chains. Its safety has been shown in more than 50 studies with no side effects, no hormonal interactions, and very low levels of toxicity.


20-Hydroxyecdysone is a naturally occurring steroid belonging to the class of phytosterones, commonly found in herbs, insects and some aquatic animals. Studies have found that the whole plant of cyanotis arachnoidea is one of the medicinal plants with the most content in nature so far, and it is also the main source. Because of its various biological activities, it has been widely used in various industries. Today I would like to discuss its application in cosmetics with you.


Usually more than 95% Ecdysone is used as cosmetic raw material, which is a high-concentration active substance obtained by special treatment. White crystalline powder, single chemical composition ,no allergic reaction to the skin and strong permeability, so it is favored by major cosmetic manufacturers at home and abroad.The research found that it can enhance the effective substances of cell metabolism and activation, and has good exfoliation, spot removal and whitening effect. It is much higher than any product on the existing market in promoting the synthesis of collagen.


At the same time, it has a good repair effect on facial chloasma, traumatic dark spots, freckles, melanin deposition, etc., and also has obvious effects on acne. More and more well-known cosmetic brands have added it into their products, thereby increasing the efficacy of the products, now its requirements in the cosmetic industry is increasing year by year. Therefore, it is a promising botanical skin care cosmetic additive.


For additive dosage, it should be about 0.1~0.35% (specifically according to your own formula), it can be used in creams, essences, lotions, etc.

Beta Ecdysterone,Cyanotis Arachnoidea Extract Powder

As a trust Beta Ecdysterone Powder manufacturer, LonierHerb are pleased to help you perfect your formulations, both in technically and documentally, even 20-Hydroxyecdysone samples for your testing, welcome to enquiry at any time.Email: info@lonierherb.com Whatsapp/Wechat: +86-13289383216.


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