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Plamed Green Science Group Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC)

Plamed Green Science Group Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) is the most active and principal intestinal metabolite of curcumin. It comes from hydrogenated curcumin that is from turmeric root. THC has a great effect of skin-whitening. Also it can prevent the production of free radicals, and eliminate free radicals that have formed. So, it has obvious antioxidant effects, such as anti-aging, repairing skin, diluting pigment, removing freckle, and so on. Nowadays, THC has been widely used as a natural whitening agent, and it enjoys vast potentials in cosmetics industries.

INCI Name: Tetrahydrocurcumin Diacetate

Functions: Whitening Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Antioxidant Properties, Healing, High Bioavailability, Inhibition of Free Radical Formation, Repairing, Skin Whitening

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Identification & Functionality

Active Component
Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Molecular Formula
C21H26O6
CAS No.
52199-86-7
Molecular Structure

Plamed Green Science Group Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) - Molecular Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefits
  • Skin-whitening - Tetrahydrocurcumin can inhibit tyrosinase effectively. It has great potency of antioxidant and ability to capture free radicals, which are the main reason for its skin-whitening effect. In some beauty industries, people apply the mixture of THC powder, milk and egg white on the face. As a result, the face became more white significantly after two weeks.
  • Anti-aging and anti-wrinkles - Scientific studies have shown that THC is effective to protect cellular membrane damage that is caused by lipid peroxidation. And its antioxidant effect is better than other hydrogenated curcumin so that it can be against wrinkles availably and prevent skin aging.
  • Anti-inflammatory effect - Turmeric is commonly used as a traditional medicine to heal wounds and remove scars in India. And THC extracted from turmeric has a strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, which can effectively reduce pain as well as swelling and repair skin. It has obvious functions to cure slight burn wound,  skin inflammatory and scars.
Characteristics
  • Good stability in heat, mechanical and PH; no color change.
  • Small particle size with even distribution: the product after dispersing is clear and transparent.
  • Easy to absorb: promote active substances to absorb; have a potent bioactivity.
  • More white color than other companies’. Better choice as raw material of cosmetics.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Treatment Product Applications
Application and Dosage

THC is widely used in various skin care products of skin-whitening, freckle, and anti-oxidation, such as creams, lotions and essence.

Specification Reference Dosage
Tetrahydrocurcumin98% 1%-4%

Application cases of Tetrahydrocurcumin in cosmetics at home and abroad:

Country & Brand Product Main ingredient Function
Spain

Endocare

Eye gel Tetrahydrocurcumin

Vitamin E、Matrixyl

Anti-oxidant, relieve skin inflammation, soothe the skin around the eyes, make the skin thinner and smoother.

 

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off white or yellowish powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight372.2g/mol-
Specification98%-
IdentificationNMR--
Assay (Enol form and keto form, Tetrahydrocurcumin, HPLC)min. 98%-
Melting point91~97°C-
Moisturemax. 1.00%-

Technical Details & Test Data

Manufacturer Process Flow Chart

Plamed Green Science Group Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) - Manufacturer Process Flow Chart

Safety & Health

Safety

THC has no side-effects when it is added into cosmetics because of its functions of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Instead, it can exert its effects of skin-whitening and brightening.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Package

Packed in 25kg paper drums with two plastic bags inside.

Package
  • Minimal Package - 1KG
  • Minimal Order Quantity - 1KG

Storage & Handling

Storage

Store it in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents