Chinese Herbal Medicine Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Powder Raw Material

Product Name: Scutellaria Extract

Latin Name: Scutellaria Baicalensis Georgi

Plant Source: The Dried Root Of Scutellaria Baicalensis, A Labiaceae Plant.

Active Ingredient: Baicalin

Specification: 30-95% Baicalin, HPLC

CAS No.: 21967-41-9

Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₁₈O₁₁

Molecular Weight: 446.3610

What are the effects of scutellaria extract used in cosmetics?

As a cosmeceutical component, the main pharmacological effects of scutellaria baicalensis extract are as follows:

1. It has an inhibitory effect on a variety of skin pathogenic fungi, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. Scutellaria baicalensis has an inhibitory effect on many kinds of gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and pathogenic skin fungi. In terms of anti-allergic reaction, scutellaria baicalin has a stronger effect than glycoside.

2. Absorption of ultraviolet light, anti-allergic effect, for the sunburned skin, has a certain repair effect; Baicalin is a good scavenger for skin. In terms of sun protection, baicalin can absorb ultraviolet rays, remove oxygen free radicals, inhibit the generation of melanin, and make skin clean and smooth. Studies have shown that baicalin's inhibitory effect on propionibacterium acnes at the same concentration is 2 times that of metronidazole and 115 times that of erythromycin.

3. Antioxidant effect: Current studies have shown that the free radical scavenging activity of flavonoids is closely related to the number and structure of phenolic hydroxyl groups contained in them. Baicalin zinc and baicalin copper have obvious scavenging effects on superoxide free radicals, protecting skin cells from excessive oxidation of oxygen free radicals.

4. Based on the skin care pharmacology of scutellaria baicalae extract, it is often added to the soft film powder in medical skin care products as a facial mask, which has the therapeutic effect of whitening, freckle removal and acne elimination, or it is added to whitening cosmetics, acne treatment products, anti-sensitivity products and sunscreen products in a certain proportion, combined with its free radical scavenging effect. The results showed that the extract can increase skin metabolism, increase skin elasticity and anti-wrinkle, and can be used in anti-aging cosmetics. In addition, scutellaria baicalensis extract can also be used as anti-inflammatory agent, sebum secretion inhibitor and humectant.