Gerbex® Ophiopogon

Ophiopogon japonicus is the dried root tuber of Ophiopogon, a plant belonging to the genus Liliaceae. It is a commonly used Chinese medicine in clinical practice. It was first published in "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" and listed as the top grade. Ophiopogon root contains a variety of saponins, polysaccharides, flavonoids. Ophiopogon polysaccharides show good effects in moisturizing, anti-oxidation, and reduce the reactivity of ultraviolet radiation on skin damage.

Brand: Gerbex (36 products)

INCI Name: 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: Antioxidant Properties, Free Radical Scavenging, Moisturizing, Photo-Aging Protection, UV Protection

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Natural, Naturally Derived, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free, Residues-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Halal

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
Product Features and Benefits
  • Good moisturizing ability.
  • Has good scavenging ability to DPPH and other free radicals, and shows good antioxidant activity.
  • Increases the SOD content in the ultraviolet radiation keratinocytes, reduces the expression of MMP-1, and delays photo-aging.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
1 - 5%
Product Applications

Used in antioxidant products and moisturizing products. Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, emulsion, cream, etc.

Use Method

Add below 45°C, then stir until mix evenly.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow to dark yellow transparent liquid
Odor
Characteristic odor
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (Stock Solution, 25°C) 4.0 - 7.0--
Density (Stock Solution, 20°C)1.00 - 1.05g/cm³-
Refractive Index (Stock Solution, 20°C) 1.31 - 1.39--
Content of Polysaccharides min. 0.2%UV
Colony Numbermax. 100 CFU/ml-
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 10 CFU/ml-
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1 mg/kg-
Arsenic Contentmax. 0.1 mg/kg-
Lead Contentmax. 5mg/kg-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1mg/kg-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

10.0 kg/drum, 25.0 kg/drum.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Information

It shall be stored in a ventilated and dry warehouse with temperature not higher than 30°C and kept sealed and away from light.