Herbex Crocus
Crocus Sativus is a valuable perennial herb belonging to the Crocus of the Iridaceae. The active component Crocin I enables it to exhibit anti-inflmmatory and antioxidative effects.
INCI Name:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Features and benefits:
Anti-oxidation: Croceic Acid exhibits strong capacity of scavenging •OH and inhibiting the lipid peroxidation induced by hydroxyl free radical; Crocin I can effectively inhibit the activity of oxygen free radical and xanthine oxidase.
Anti-inflammation: Crocin I can inhibit the LPS-induced secretion of NO, TNF-α, PEG2 and IL-6 in Raw264.7 cells and expression of COX-2 protein; it can also enhance skin brightness.
Applications:
Recommended for anti-wrinkle products, anti-ageing products, anti-inflammatory products, soothing products, etc.
Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, cream, etc.
Specifications:
| Appearance | Brown red to deep red transparent liquid |
| Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
| pH(25℃) | 4.0-6.0 |
| Refractive index(20℃) | 1.320-1.370 |
| Density(20℃) | 1.00-1.05 g/cm3 |
| Content of Crocin-І(HPLC) | ≥0.1% |
| Total bacteria | < 100 CFU/ml |
| Yeast and mold | < 10 CFU/ml |
| Hg | < 1 mg/kg |
| As | < 2 mg/kg |
| Pb | < 5 mg/kg |
| Cd | < 5 mg/kg |
Recommended use level: 1.0 - 5.0%.
Shelf life: One year.