1. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Overview
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract comes from mature fruit of Lycium plant. The main active ingredient is lycium polysaccharide. It has strong antioxidant capacity; and its oxidative free radical absorption capacity is 25,000. Studies have shown that lycium polysaccharide protects human keratinocytes from UVB-induced photo-damage. So it can potentially be used in antioxidant skin care products. Also it can help prevent oxidized DNA, and restore damaged DNA. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract is an ideal natural ingredient in cosmetics.
| Product Name | CAS Number | INCI | |
| Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract | \ | LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT EXTRACT | |
| Product ID | Specification | Minimal Package | Minimal Order Quality |
| PMKZ0801 | 5% Lycium Polysaccharide | 1KG | 1KG |
2. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Source
Lycium chinense, also named boxthorn, matrimony-vine, is a kind of species of the Solanaceae family. It’s native to northern China, especially in Qinghai, Ningxia and Tianjin. The fruits and root have a long history in Chinese traditional medicine. It contains a variety of amino acids, and contains special nutrients such as betaine, zeaxanthine, and physalin. So it has great health effect. Lycium chinense is a medicine and food supplement approved by the Ministry of Health.
3. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Manufacturer Specifications
| Items | Specification |
| Lycium Polysaccharide | ≥5% |
| Extract part | Fruit |
| Organoleptic Tests | |
| Appearance | Yellow powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Taste | Characteristic |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
| Moisture | ≤7.0% |
| Ash content | ≤10.0% |
| Heavy Metals | |
| Pb | ≤10(mg/kg) |
| As | ≤2(mg/kg) |
| Hg | ≤1(mg/kg) |
| Cd | ≤5(mg/kg) |
| Microbiological Tests | |
| Total of bacteria | ≤100cfu/g |
| Yeast & mold | ≤20cfu/g |
| Thermotolerant coliforms | Negative |
| P.Aeruginosa | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
4. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Benefits
- Anti-aging
Skin aging is mainly caused by free radical oxidation. Lycium polysaccharide contained in lycium chinense fruit extract is a natural strong antioxidant. Lycium polysaccharide exhibits antioxidant capacity in various antioxidant systems in vitro. It can improve skin SOD activity, and reduce MDA content. Also it increases skin hydroxyproline content, and has anti-aging effect.
5. Plamed Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Characteristic
- Plamed develops 5% Lycium Polysaccharide, a highly active ingredient.
- Plamed develops DMR double membrane filtration technology. The technology makes water solution transparent and clear after dissolution, and no precipitation.
- Plamed adopts WSK decolorization technology that makes product’s color lighter and finer.
Figure: water solution of Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
6. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Application & Reference Dosage
| Application Products | Reference Dosage |
| Facial cleasner, toner, essence, emulsion, cream, mask, etc. | 0.3-2% |
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract application cases in major cosmetic brands in the world
| Country | Brand | Product |
| Korea | SUM37 | Secret Programming Essence
Time Energy Skin Resetting Refining Toner Water-full Skin Refresher |
| Whoo | Soo Yeon Essence
Hwa Hyun Balancer |
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| Laneige | Lip Sleeping Mask | |
| USA | Estee Lauder | Radiant Vitality 2-In-1 Foam Cleanser
Radiant Vitality Energy Lotion Replenishing Comfort Eye Creme |
| ORIGINS | Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser | |
| WEI | Lotus Blossom Hydra-Rescue Replenishing Serum | |
| China | Herborist | Hydrating & Vitalizing Toner
Hydrating & Vitalizing Cleansing Foam |
| Inoherb | CAMELLIA Vitalizing Eye Cream | |
| Chcedo | Luna-Whitening Hydratation Lotion |
7. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Reference Formula
Cream
| Ingredient | Content (%) | Ingredient | Content (%) |
| Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract | 2.0 | 1,2-Propylene Glycol | 6.0 |
| Triethanolamine | 0.7 | Fragrance | 0.1 |
| Dimethyl Siloxane | 6.0 | Caprictriglyceride | 6.0 |
| Monostearin | 1.0 | Stearic Acid | 5.0 |
| Methylparaben | 0.1 | Propylparaben | 0.1 |
| Deionized Water | Add to 100 |
Mask
| Ingredient | Content (%) | Ingredient | Content (%) |
| Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract | 0.2 | Konjac Glucomannan | 3.0 |
| Glycerin | 6.0 | Sorbitol | 2.0 |
| Preservative | q.s. | Deionized Water | Add to 100 |
Preparation method:
- Weigh lycium chinense fruit extract to prepare a solution, then add konjac glucomannan, stir in a water bath at 50°C for 30 minutes to swell; obtain solution 1.
- Take deionized water, add sorbitol, glycerin and preservative. Stir to fully dissolve to obtain solution 2.
- Slowly add solution 1 to stirred solution 2 and mix well to obtain the mask.
8. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Safety
- Cosmetic, Toiletry &Fragrance Association (CTFA) has specified Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract as a cosmetics ingredient.
- The safety of Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract is tested in Safety Standards for Cosmetics (2015 edition); and it has no known insecurity for external use.
- Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient approved by CFDA (China Food and Drug Administration).
9. Packing and Storage
Package: Packed in 1kg fresco bag with two plastic bags inside.
Storage: Stored in a cool dry place and away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents.
Plamed focuses on natural cosmetic ingredients for more than 10 years. We have founded four subsidiary companies, which respectively develops different kinds of cosmetic raw material. Plamed is a company whose CEO is designated as the first secretary general of Shaanxi Plant Extraction Association.
As a professional Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract supplier, Plamed have been constantly upgrading the production process. We firmly believe that good Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract and good Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract price will help customers make good terminal products and help customers win a lasting and broad market.
