AC-HPR
o INCI NAME: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE o A new generation Anti-Ageing and Direct Acting Retinoid o Vitamin A is A group of fat-soluble vitamins. o Retinoids: broadly defined vitamin A and its active metabolites, more than 4,000 known. o Including all-trans retinoic acid (all-trans retinoid acid, ATRA), isotretinoin, etc. o When the skin ages, the regeneration ability of various cells deteriorates, the skin relaxes, wrinkles appear, and tissues cannot be regenerated where the wrinkles form. o The key to removing wrinkles is to re-stimulate tissue regeneration in these places. o In addition, the abnormal signal of retinoic acid in the skin is also related to hair loss and deformed hair follicles. o AC-HPR does not need to be converted to retinoic acid and can directly act on nuclear receptors.
Structural Formula
Benefits
• Brighten skin Treat acne • Anti-aging Repair light damage • Oil Control & Acne Improve skin barrier.
Alpha-Arbutin
o Alpha Arbutin is a safe and effective alternative to Hydroquinone; and is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in the bearberry plant with no negative side effects. o It is a skincare ingredient that is mostly used to help treat age spots and hyperpigmentation. o It helps contribute to a more even complexion by blocking the production of enzymes that stimulate pigment-producing cells in the skin. o This helps reduce dark spots, scars, and age spots caused by sun damage. o It is soluble in water, 151g/l at 20 ? (pH of solution 5.8)
• Reduces melanin formation, • Works on age spots, freckles, melasma, and post – inflammatory pigmentation. • Suppresses melanin production that causes freckles and suntan. • Alpha -Arbutin showed dose-dependent inhibition of melanin production in cultured human melanoma cells without affecting cell viability.