Biothex Poria
Poria Cocos is a fungus belonging to the Poria of the Polyporaceae. The active component Poria Cocos polysaccharide enables it to exhibit moisturizing, antioxidative and immunity enhancing effects.
INCI Name:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Poria Cocos Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Features and benefits:
Moisturizing: Poria Cocos polysaccharide has hygroscopicity and lasting moisturizing capacity.
Anti-aging: Poria Cocos polysaccharide can increase the activity of T-SOD and Cu-SOD and decrease the content of MDA, thus resisting skin ageing.
Applications:
Recommended for moisturizing products, anti-wrinkle/ageing products, etc.
Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, cream, etc.
Specifications:
| Appearance | Light yellow to yellow brown transparent liquid |
| Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
| pH(25℃) | 3.5-5.5 |
| Refractive index(20℃) | 1.320-1.400 |
| Density(20℃) | 1.00-1.05 g/cm3 |
| Content of polysaccharides | ≥0.2% |
| Total bacteria | < 100 CFU/ml |
| Yeast and mold | < 10 CFU/ml |
| Hg | < 1 mg/kg |
| As | < 2 mg/kg |
| Pb | < 5 mg/kg |
| Cd | < 5 mg/kg |
Recommended use level: 1.0 - 5.0%.
Shelf life: Two years.