Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract is a light yellow powder extracted from scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. It can be used in medicine and cosmetics. It is a good raw material for functional beauty cosmetics. So what are the effects and functions of Scutellaria baicalensis extract in cosmetics?
As a cosmeceutical ingredient，Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract main pharmacological effects
1. It has inhibitory effect on a variety of skin pathogenic fungi, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. Scutellaria baicalensis has an inhibitory effect on a variety of gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, and pathogenic fungus of skin. In terms of anti-allergic reactions, baicalein has a stronger effect than baicalin.
2. It can absorb ultraviolet rays. Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract has anti-allergic effect. It has a certain repair effect on sunburned skin and it is a good skin scavenger. In terms of sun protection, baicalin can absorb ultraviolet rays, scavenge oxygen free radicals, and inhibit the production of melanin, leaving the skin clean and smooth. Studies have shown that baicalin inhibits Propionibacterium acnes twice as much as metronidazole and 115 times as much as erythromycin at the same concentration.
3. Antioxidant effect – Current research shows that the free radical scavenging activity of flavonoids is closely related to the number and structure of rare phenolic hydroxyl groups. Its zinc baicalin and copper baicalin have obvious scavenging effects on superoxide free radicals. Protect skin cells from excessive oxidation by oxygen free radicals.
4. Based on the skin care pharmacology of Scutellaria baicalensis extract, medical skin care products are often added to soft mask powder for facial masks. It has the functions of whitening, removing spots and removing acne. It can also be added to whitening cosmetics, acne treatment products, anti-allergic products and sunscreen products in a certain proportion. Combined with its effect of scavenging free radicals, it shows that the extract can increase skin metabolism, increase skin elasticity and anti-wrinkle effects, and can be used in anti-aging cosmetics. In addition, Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract can also be used as an anti-inflammatory agent, sebum secretion inhibitor and moisturizer.
Application
Baicalin bulk, mainly used in medicine, health care, cosmetics and other industries.
