The chemical name for phenethyl resorcinol is 4-(1-phenethyl)-1,3-benzenediol, and its common name is Symwhite. Symwhite powder is an organic compound. It can only dissolve a small amount of white powder in water at room temperature. It is easier to dissolve in propylene glycol and polar oils. This product is commonly used in cosmetics and can be used for various whitening and freckle removal, anti-aging products.
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Sym white powder benefits skin
Symwhite powder is an effective whitening ingredient, and also has a strong antioxidant function, which can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and reduce the production of melanin. Studies have shown that 0.5% Symwhite 377 is more effective for skin lightening than 1% kojic acid in the absence of light. It has been reported that phenethyl resorcinol is one of the most active tyrosinase inhibitors, generally 22 times that of kojic acid; not only that, its melanin inhibitory activity is 210 times that of kojic acid.
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At the same time, phenethyl resorcinol also has effective anti-oxidation and anti-wrinkle functions. Because of its high-efficiency anti-oxidation effect, it has a strong inhibitory activity of tyrosinase and has a good effect on the production of melanin. Therefore, most of the products are used in whitening skin care products, and can be made into creams, lotions, and essences. The recommended dosage of Symwhite Powder is 0.1-1%, and the general dosage in cosmetics is 0.5%. Be aware that high concentrations of phenethyl resorcinol can cause skin irritation.
Powder efficacy of phenethyl resorcinol
1. Application of its whitening effect: It can improve uneven skin tone and can improve skin pigmentation caused by ultraviolet radiation.
2. Good antioxidant effect: its antioxidant effect is better than that of VE/VC/BHT.
3. It has high stability and safety, and it is not irritating to the skin in cosmetics.
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