What other new food ingredients are worth developing if the makeup and food are of the same origin?

On January 7, 2021, sodium hyaluronate was officially approved by the National Health Commission as a new food raw material, which can be used in ordinary foods. Since then, there has been a domestic edible hyaluronic acid product application and innovation boom. In addition to hyaluronic acid, there are also a batch of cosmetic raw materials that have not yet been used on a large scale in the new food raw materials catalogue.

Sialic acid (N-acetylneuraminic acid)

Main function: nourish and whiten

Sialic acid is a general term for a class of acidic nine-carbon monosaccharides. Its molecular structure is diverse. It exists in the form of cell membrane glycoproteins, glycolipids, etc., and is widely distributed in the body's saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, and cerebrospinal fluid. Among them, N-acetylneuraminic acid is the main form of sialic acid in human milk and bird's nest. It is mainly synthesized by microbial fermentation in industrial production, with large yield and low cost. On June 28, the State Food and Drug Administration released the registration information of cosmetic raw materials, and N-acetylneuraminic acid became the first new cosmetic raw material approved in 2021.

N-Acetylneuraminic acid has been clinically proven to have the effects of replenishing the brain, beautifying and improving immunity. After oral administration, it can help scavenge free radicals, promote collagen synthesis in the body, reduce transdermal water loss, and has antityrosinase activity. The effect can inhibit melanocytes from producing melanin. At present, the application of N-acetylneuraminic acid is mainly concentrated in baby food, maternal food, and special dietary food, but it is less used in internal beauty products and has a good market prospect.

Tomato seed oil

Main function: Resist UV damage

Tomato seed oil contains a lot of lycopene. Lycopene is a kind of carotenoid. It is a strong antioxidant and has a strong ability to scavenge free radicals. It is effective in preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, improving immunity, Protecting cell DNA from free radical damage has a certain effect, can accelerate cell regeneration, maintain skin health, and delay aging.

Ultraviolet rays are considered to be the main preventable cause of skin aging, and up to 80% of facial skin aging is attributed to UV exposure. Studies have shown that lycopene can fight against UV damage. In an experiment, researchers supplemented 10 healthy people with 28 mg of β-carotene and 2 mg of lycopene for 1-2 months. As a result, people who took lycopene caused ultraviolet rays The area of erythema is reduced and the degree is reduced. Lycopene can also improve skin allergies and eliminate dry skin and itching caused by skin allergies.

Lycoderm, a lycopene raw material launched by Lycored, has been proven to support skin health from the inside by improving the relationship with sunlight and alleviating skin inflammation. The company's LycoGlow dietary supplement is a mixture of lycopene and rosemary leaves, which can provide the optimal concentration of lycopene, phytoene, phytoene and carnosic acid, the synergy of these nutrients The combination helps to improve the skin's adverse reactions to sunlight and environmental stress, making the skin smoother, more delicate and fairer.

Haematococcus pluvialis (ASTAXANTHIN)

Role: Resist UV damage

Haematococcus pluvialis is the main source of natural astaxanthin. Its cells contain 1.5% to 3.0% astaxanthin, which is the highest natural astaxanthin found so far. The astaxanthin contained in Haematococcus pluvialis is mainly in the trans structure (3S-3’S), which is easily absorbed by organisms. Astaxanthin is a red pigment that is widely present in organisms and belongs to a kind of carotenoid. Its antioxidant capacity is very strong, 500 times stronger than vitamin E.

Ultraviolet radiation is an important cause of photoaging of the epidermis and skin cancer. Studies have shown that astaxanthin has a special effect on transglutaminase and can consume putrescine when the skin is exposed to light. Oral astaxanthin has a stronger inhibitory effect on the accumulation of putrescine than oral vitamin A. Therefore, the strong antioxidant properties of astaxanthin may make it a potential photoprotective agent, effectively scavenging free radicals that cause skin aging, protecting cell membranes and mitochondrial membranes from oxidative damage, and preventing skin photoaging. In addition, a large number of clinical trials have proved that astaxanthin can support the hydration of the skin, make the skin smoother and more elastic, reduce age spots and wrinkles, and effectively delay aging.

Chlorella

Main function: repair damaged cells

Chlorella is used in cosmetics because of its rich nutritional ingredients, which can nourish the skin, moisturize, repair and regenerate, whiten spots, and delay skin aging. Oral chlorella extract can also maintain internally and externally. Healthy skin has the following effects:

1. Regenerate and repair skin

Nucleic acid is a necessary raw material for cell repair and regeneration. With the increase of age, the content of nucleic acid in the human body gradually declines, thereby gradually aging the human body. Chlorella contains the unique growth factor CGF, CGF contains a high concentration of bioavailable dietary nucleic acid RNA and DNA, which can repair and regenerate cells from the depths of cells, and can help synthesize collagen to keep the skin young and vigorous . In addition, β-carotene and other carotenoids, vitamin E and fatty acids in Chlorella help smooth wrinkles and lighten age spots.

2. Delay skin aging

Studies have proved that β-glucan can delay skin aging by activating macrophages in the body as an antioxidant and immune system enhancer. Chlorella contains a large amount of β-glucan, which can make the skin more delicate and bright.

3. Skin moisturizing

Omega-3 fatty acids are the foundation of healthy cell membranes, which can directly improve the appearance of the skin, thereby promoting the health of the skin and hair. Chlorella is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to help the skin stay moisturized.

Sorbus melanocarpa

Function: Antioxidant

Sorbus melanocarpa, also known as wild cherry berry and eternal berry, is native to northeastern North America and is distributed from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific coast. Sorbus melanocarpa is very similar to blueberries, acai berries and other berries, but the content of anthocyanins and polyphenols in its fruit is much higher than other berries. In addition, it also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, so it is more powerful The health and beauty effect of the. Oral wild cherry berry can not only delay the generation of skin wrinkles, but also supplement nutrition and eliminate harmful free radicals in the body.

Dunaliella salina

Function: Antioxidant

Dunaliella salina is a kind of halophilic green microalgae belonging to the Chlorophyceae Volvox order. It is commonly found in sea salt fields. It is a kind of algae with very strong antioxidant capacity and is often used in cosmetics and nutritional supplements. Data from Mintel shows that the number of annual new products containing Dunaliella salina extract has increased by 3.6 times in the past five years. Moisturizing and anti-aging are the main claims of these products.

Dunaliella salina is a complete nutrient, rich in a variety of nutrients, including vitamins: vitamin A, natural carotenoids, etc.; lipid nutrients: lecithin, linolenic acid, etc.; carbohydrate nutrients: salt algae polysaccharides, etc.; minerals And trace elements: more than 70 kinds of CALCIUM, zinc, selenium, etc.; Amino Acids: 18 kinds of amino acids. These substances can help supplement the nutrients needed by the skin, play a role in anti-oxidation, moisturizing, and anti-aging.

summary

The global oral beauty market has reached US$52 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to US$69 billion in 2026. In the Chinese market, oral cosmetology is also heating up rapidly. Among the 618 cosmetics transactions in 2019, the transaction of oral cosmetology products increased by 2266% year-on-year. Food beautification will undoubtedly become a trend, and the application and development of more new food ingredients for beauty and skin care will inject new power into the functional food market.