Ichimaru Farcos promotes multifaceted research and development focusing on "brightness of skin"

 Ichimaru Pharcos, an R&D manufacturer of functional raw materials, develops new raw materials mainly from natural plants. Supports added value.

In recent years, in the field of whitening and sun care, we have been promoting multifaceted research and development focusing on "brightness of the skin". , plans to introduce a new raw material that focuses on the transparency of the skin.

Here, we would like to introduce three raw materials for brightening, "Mandarin Clear <Chinpi Extract>", anti-glycation material "Absolage <Plant Seed Extract>", and soft peeling material "FM Extract LA-B", for which inquiries have been increasing in recent years.

“Mandarin Clear” prepares the surface by giving firmness to each corneocyte, increases the amount of internally reflected light (light recognized as the color of the skin) from deep within the skin, and gives the skin a sense of depth and transparency. .

If the surface of the keratinocytes is rough, the skin will not be able to reflect light sufficiently and will appear dull. Skin with a sense of transparency has a smooth surface of corneocytes and can reflect a lot of light, so it can bring out the brightness of the skin.

In the human monitor test, a lotion containing 1% Mandarin Clear was applied twice a day for 4 weeks, and the stratum corneum was taken before and after 4 weeks of use and photographed using dark field illumination. Observation of changes in keratinocytes after 4 weeks showed that mandarin clear application reduced scattered light and improved light transmittance compared to before use. Image analysis also confirmed a decrease in scattered light.

In addition, when the lotion containing 1% mandarin clear was applied to the cheeks using the same test method, it was confirmed that dullness and surface roughness were reduced compared to before use, and it was found that the brightness of the skin improved.

Mandarin Clear research has confirmed that in addition to improving the transparency of the skin, it also has the effect of promoting the formation of tight junctions, which play an important role in protecting the skin barrier function, and strengthening the hair follicles. It can be applied to products. In addition, the mandarin orange (ponkan) peel, which is the derived raw material, is used as a by-product of fruit canning and juice production, and is also attracting attention as an upcycled material.