VC60 fullerene opens a new phase of Japanese cosmetics raw materials

With the spread of the concept of sustainable development around the world and the gradual penetration of Clean Beauty, chemical products have shown a trend of switching from fossil fuel sources to plant sources, especially cosmetics, plant sources, and pure natural materials.

Fullerene is one of the most popular cosmetic raw materials in recent years, and is favored by brands and consumers for its excellent antioxidant capacity. However, as a raw material derived from nature, it is very difficult to extract a sufficient amount. Therefore, so far, most of the fullerenes on the market come from synthetic manufacturing and are all non-plant sources.

Japan Vitamin C60 BioResearch Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "VC60") was established in 2003 and belongs to the Mitsubishi Corporation. It is the first company in the world to apply fullerenes in the field of cosmetics and is committed to the research of fullerenes in the field of life sciences. And development. After about 5 years of research and development, VC60 has successfully manufactured the world's first 100% plant-derived fullerene, and its development process has also fully considered sustainable development and environmental protection.

VC60 uses the beta carotene fading method to test the antioxidant capacity of natural plant-derived fullerenes. The results show that pure natural plant-derived fullerenes and non-plant-derived fullerenes have the same antioxidant effect. As an antioxidant, the antioxidant capacity of fullerenes is 172 times that of natural antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E with low stability. In addition, fullerenes also have the characteristics of high stability under ultraviolet light and long-lasting oxidation resistance.

The increase of free radicals in the skin can cause inflammation, stains, wrinkles, worsening acne, enlarged pores, dryness and other skin problems. The use of antioxidants for care is an essential skin care method. Clinical trials have proved that fullerene reduces the oxidation of sebum and free radicals caused by ultraviolet rays, can effectively resist inflammation, and at the same time inhibit the growth of melanin, and finally achieve the effect of reducing pores and whitening.

VC60 has continuously improved its purity in the research and development of fullerenes, and carried out various improvements such as safety tests and plant synthesis. Fullerene is hydrophobic and flocculating, and it is very difficult to directly compound into cosmetics. Therefore, VC60 actively promotes the development of water-soluble, powdery, liposomal, and oil-soluble premixes, making fullerenes as cosmetics The raw materials can be compounded into various cosmetics to ensure safety, stability and efficacy.