Bisabolol

1. Bisabolol Overview Bisabolol, also known as α-bisabolol or levomenol, is a monoterpene compound and the most widely used soothing and repairing active ingredient in the cosmetics industry. Currently, there are three primary production methods: biological fermentation, natural plant extraction, and chemical synthesis. Plamed dopts a natural fermentation approach, utilizing advanced microbial fermentation technology to…

Oil-Soluble Kava Extract—PMSoothe® Kava-Oil

1. Anti-irritating Cosmetics Ingredient PMSoothe® Kava-Oil Introduction In recent years, the appearance of sensitive skin has become more and more frequent, which significantly affects people’s life quality and increases their psychological pressure and anxiety. Sensitive skin has now become a health issue of global concern. According to the data of China Sensitive Skin Diagnosis and…

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Notes on the Use of L-Ergothioneine in Beauty: Smell, Stability, Efficacy, and Formulation

Introduction: Why L-Ergothioneine is a Game-Changer in Beauty L-ergothioneine, a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid, has become a star ingredient in anti-aging and brightening skincare. Found in shiitake mushrooms, oats, and brewer’s yeast, L-Ergothioneine is clinically proven to: Neutralize free radicals 1,000x fasterthan vitamin C (Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022). Reduce UV-induced DNA damage and hyperpigmentation. Strengthen skin…

Plamed team

Exhibition review-Plamed Attended 2025 PCHi

On February 21, 2025, the 2025 PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) concluded successfully! We focus on the field of natural ingredients for sensitive skin, and brought a new product to the show – the new concept of exfoliating ingredient PMRefresh® Willow! This ingredient attracted a lot of attention from visitors and the booth was…

PMAnti-AGEs®100: 3D Anti-glycation Botanical Ingredient

1. PMAnti-AGEs®100 Overview Glycation reaction is also known as the Merad reaction, it is a natural part of human metabolism in which sugars (e.g., fructose, glucose, etc.) in the body react with proteins to produce glycation products. Glycation reaction is divided into two categories, namely enzymatic glycation reaction and non-enzymatic glycation reaction. Without enzymes, excess sugar in…

Magnolia Officinalis Bark

Magnolol Wins in the Anti-bacteria Test

Product: Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract-98% Magnolol Customer from: South Korea A customer from South Korea required several samples for anti-bacterial test. This week he told me that “We are compiling the results of our laboratory test. I heard that magriol is effective against fungi. It will be applied to our products.” The tested items are: Honokiol, Magnolol, Honokiol + Magnolol, Matrine, Oxymatrine, Osthole.…

CHINA COSMETICS TRENDS

China Cosmetic Ingredients Market Dynamics in the First Half of 2024

1. China’s cosmetic ingredient market current status Soothing & repairing ingredients and whitening & spot removal ingredients’ voice volume growth rate increased significantly from the previous year, they are the two fastest-growing categories. Among them, soothing & repairing ingredients saw a 94% increase in social media sound volume. The social media volume of hydrating and…