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This is the best product I have ever used on my skin and I tried a LOT of expansive brands. It helps with redness and overall skin tone. Please do not ever stop making this stuff... ...»
Helena
I' m not sure about this: "11% solution gives 1% EGCG content in final product." What is the weight of final product? .. ...»
Vesna Hanich
This is great stuff.
I add it to my liquid face soap and it does an excellent job in preventing acne and gently exfoliating the skin... ...»
Marie
Just recently ordered this and LOVE! Green Tea EGCG truly is one of the most fantastic skincare actives out there. Very difficult to find good quality product (90%) and even harder to actually solubilize it! Love that it comes in pre-dissolved solution. I enjoy adding it at 1% (so 11% sol) to my serum formulations containing Niacinamide 5% + NAG 3%. Excellent for oily acne prone skin.
*Only gripe... because the Pre-Dissolved Solution is SO heavy in propanediol (10 parts Propanediol for 1 part E.. ...»
Victor
Very good product. It performed exactly how I expected. .. ...»
Ryan
This ingredient has done more for my skin than anything else I've ever used.
I put it into a spray facial toner and use it morning and night. I noticed the effects immediately, they were that dramatic.
I will use this forever, no question... ...»
Marie
I've been using Bulkactives green tea EGCG for four years. No complaints, it blends nicely my DIY anti-aging cream. I can feel a bit of toning and definitely notice the anti-inflammatory effects on my skin. Two observations that keep the rating 4 stars instead of 5: (1) A package of green tea contains significantly less weight/volume than the package of grape seed extract that I order from bulkactives. The two are combined in equal amounts in the anti-aging cream, so I find myself running o.. ...»
Theresa Andrews
This lovely, simple, and affordable product has become something I don't want to be without. I am 47, with very sensitive and reactive dry skin. This cream doesn't feel particularly moisturizing and leaves something of a 'dry' finish on the skin after application, but it's had SUCH a positive impact on my face. The redness and papules from my rosacea and seb derm have reduced by a good 90%. It's been a magical barrier restorer and I panicked when it was temporarily out of stock. I would recomme.. ...»
Candace Carnahan
This is the best product I have ever used on my skin and I tried a LOT of expansive brands. It helps with redness and overall skin tone. Please do not ever stop making this stuff... ...»
Helena
I' m not sure about this: "11% solution gives 1% EGCG content in final product." What is the weight of final product? .. ...»
Vesna Hanich
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BulkActives has been in business since 2005, we might have disappeared from google search results,
but we're still hanging on, just, mainly thanks to the support of some loyal customers.
However, like many, COVID hit us hard, and we're having a lot of trouble recovering.
Right now, we have not restocked many powders, however, are looking at continuing with selling only our flagship products:
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Alpha Bisabolol (sustainable)
EcoFriendly, sustainable, synthetic Alpha Bisabolol , which offers all the benefits of natural Alpha Bisabolol, is now available.
For thousands of years, chamomile has been a prized component of many ancient therapies. The active ingredient of chamomile, α-bisabolol, is a lightly floral-scented essential oil extracted from the Candeia tree, a tropical relative of cammomile, in modern times. In order to produce 100 tons of α-bisabolol, 850 hectares of timber must be harvested . Due to deforestation amid a global high demand, synthetic sources of α-bisabolol are now available. New generations of the synthetic compound offer 85% α-bisabolol content and all of the benefits of the natural product. Easily absorbed by the skin, α-bisabolol is a potent anti-microbial agent, anti-inflammatory, and potent wound-care agent. It has valuable applications in soaps, lotions, soothing face creams, and wound-healing products
Key benefits of Sustainable Alpha Bisabolol in skin care:
- Anti-bacterial [1] [2] [3] [6]
- Anti-acne [1] [2] [3] [6] [7]
- Anti-inflammatory [1] [2] [3] [7]
- Moisturizing and hydration [9]
- Sun damage repair [1] [7]
- Wound healing support [2] [9]
- Reduce rosacea
Product Code: BulkActives
Assay: 95% min
CAS#: 515-69-5
Net weight: 50g / 1.76oz & 1kg / 35.27oz
Availability:
Assay: 95% min
CAS#: 515-69-5
Net weight: 50g / 1.76oz & 1kg / 35.27oz
Availability:
1kg / 35.27oz - Options Out of Stock
50g / 1.76oz - Options In Stock
50g / 1.76oz - Options In Stock
Price: $30.90
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About Sustainable Alpha Bisabolol in DIY Skin Care
Oil extracts of the chamomile plant have been used medicinally for millennia. From China to Egypt to Greece to Brazil, chamomile has been used historically to soothe upset stomachs, reduce inflammation, and ease menstrual pain. One constituent of this plant in particular, α-bisabolol, has been shown to have powerful antibacterial, antifungi, anti-inflammatory, and tissue regeneration/wound-healing properties [1-3]. This sesquiterpene alcohol is monocyclic and fragrant, and has been included in formulations for lotions, aftershaves, after-sun care products, and various other cosmetics including face creams and lipsticks [2].The plant from which α-bisabolol is extracted is a tropical cousin of chamomile called Candeia, a tree harvested primarily in Brazil. In order to produce 100 tons of α-bisabolol, 850 hectares of timber must be harvested [4]. Due to the rising demand for α-bisabolol for use in high-end skin care products, it is of little surprise then that the Candeia trees are over-harvested. In order to meet the demand for this essential oil, scientists have found a way to synthesize α-bisabolol that does not have any significant environmental impact. Huge strides have been made recently in improving the purity and yield of synthetic α-bisabolol with the newest generation of product available having 85% α-bisabolol content. Although this value still falls slightly below the 95% α-bisabolol content obtained when sourced naturally, synthetic α-bisabolol offers all of the same benefits without contributing to deforestation and emission of greenhouse gases [5].
α-bisabolol is a powerful anti-microbial agent with known bactericidal properties against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Salmonella typhimurium, and Staphylococcus aureus [6]. Further, fungistatic effects against Candida albicans and Trichophyton mentagrophytes have been reported [6]. As such, α-bisabolol is a desirable component for soaps.
A recent in vivo mouse study demonstrated that α-bisabolol is effective in reducing inflammation-induced edema of the paw and, via a separate mechanism, also demonstrated anti-nociceptive activity [3]. The anti-inflammatory properties of α-bisabolol have been attributed to reduced release of inflammation-inducing mediators prostaglandin E2 and Cox-2 [7].
A rat model investigating the effects of α-bisabolol on wound healing demonstrated that topical application of the compound increases the rate of tissue regeneration [8]. Furthermore, α-bisabolol increases the tensile strength of new tissues [9]. Together, this marks α-bisabolol as an attractive agent for use in sun-damage repair creams as well as wound-care ointments. There is also speculation that the tissue regeneration promoting abilities of α-bisabolol can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and make skin appear younger; however, this has yet to be validated.
In addition to the ability of α-bisabolol to directly benefit the skin, it has the capability to enhance absorption of other active ingredients by the skin. Studies have shown that incorporation of α-bisabolol and additional active ingredients into skin care products has increased the absorption of other ingredients by many-fold [9]. Therefore, incorporation of multiple actives can only be enhanced by utilization of α-bisabolol.
Assay: 85%
CAS#: 515-69-5
INCI: Bisabolol
Appearance: Clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a mild floral, slightly sweet aroma
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, natural, mineral and synthetic oils, insoluble in water
Suggested percentage: 0.5 - 1%
Usage: add to the oil or alcohol phase of your formulation, or add directly to a pre-made cream/lotion.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of purchase
Storage: Store in a very cool (not refrigerated) and dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Manufacturer: BASF
[1] Villegas LF, Marçalo A, Martin J, Fernández ID, Maldonado H, Vaisberg AJ, et al. [+]-epi-α-Bisbolol Is the Wound-Healing Principle of Peperomia galioides: Investigation of the in Vivo Wound-Healing Activity of Related Terpenoids. Journal of Natural Products. 2001;64[10]:1357-9.
[2] MacLeish NF. Revision of Eremanthus [Compositae: Vernonieae]. Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden. 1987:265-90.
[3] Rocha N, Rios E, Carvalho A, Cerqueira G, Lopes AA, Leal L, et al. Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of [−]-α-bisabolol in rodents. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch Pharmacol. 2011;384[6]:525-33.
[4] CLARK A. Promoting Sustainability in the Value Chain of Natural Bisabolol, a Brazilian Rainforest Product. New York: Columbia University. 2011.
[5] Paula A, Rodrigues P. Promoting Sustainability in the Value Chain of Natural. 2011.
[6] Singh O, Khanam Z, Misra N, Srivastava MK. Chamomile [Matricaria chamomilla L.]: an overview. Pharmacognosy reviews. 2011;5[9]:82.
[7] Srivastava JK, Pandey M, Gupta S. Chamomile, a novel and selective COX-2 inhibitor with anti-inflammatory activity. Life Sciences. 2009;85[19–20]:663-9.
[8] Rezaie A, Mohajeri D, Zarkhah A, Nazeri M. Comparative assessment of Matricaria chamomilla and zinc oxide on healing of experimental skin wounds on rats. Annals of Biological Research. 2012;3[1].
[9] Fatima Ad, Modolo LV, Conegero Sanches AC, Porto RR. Wound healing agents: the role of natural and non-natural products in drug development. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry. 2008;8[9]:879-88.
[2] MacLeish NF. Revision of Eremanthus [Compositae: Vernonieae]. Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden. 1987:265-90.
[3] Rocha N, Rios E, Carvalho A, Cerqueira G, Lopes AA, Leal L, et al. Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of [−]-α-bisabolol in rodents. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch Pharmacol. 2011;384[6]:525-33.
[4] CLARK A. Promoting Sustainability in the Value Chain of Natural Bisabolol, a Brazilian Rainforest Product. New York: Columbia University. 2011.
[5] Paula A, Rodrigues P. Promoting Sustainability in the Value Chain of Natural. 2011.
[6] Singh O, Khanam Z, Misra N, Srivastava MK. Chamomile [Matricaria chamomilla L.]: an overview. Pharmacognosy reviews. 2011;5[9]:82.
[7] Srivastava JK, Pandey M, Gupta S. Chamomile, a novel and selective COX-2 inhibitor with anti-inflammatory activity. Life Sciences. 2009;85[19–20]:663-9.
[8] Rezaie A, Mohajeri D, Zarkhah A, Nazeri M. Comparative assessment of Matricaria chamomilla and zinc oxide on healing of experimental skin wounds on rats. Annals of Biological Research. 2012;3[1].
[9] Fatima Ad, Modolo LV, Conegero Sanches AC, Porto RR. Wound healing agents: the role of natural and non-natural products in drug development. Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry. 2008;8[9]:879-88.
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