Latin name: Curcuma longa
Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) is the most active and principal intestinal metabolite of curcumin. It is widely used in various skin care products of skin-whitening, freckle, and anti-oxidation, such as creams, lotions and essence. It comes from hydrogenated curcumin that is from turmeric root. Also it can prevent the production of free radicals, and eliminate free radicals that have formed. So, it has obvious antioxidant effects, such as anti-aging, repairing skin, diluting pigment, removing freckle, and so on. Nowadays, THC has been widely used as a natural whitening agent, and it enjoys vast potentials in cosmetics industries.
In some beauty industries, people apply the mixture of THC powder, milk and egg white on the face. As a result, the face became more white significantly after two weeks.
Items Specification: 98%
Identification: NMR
Assay (Enol form and keto form) Tetrahydrocurcumin ≥98% HPLC
Appearance: Off white or yellowish powder
Melting point: 91~97℃
Moisture ≤1.00%
| Specification |
Reference Dosage |
| Tetrahydrocurcumin98% |
1%-4% |
THC has no side-effects when added into cosmetics because of its functions of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Instead, it can exert its effects of skin-whitening and brightening.
Expiring Date: August 2028
Solubility: Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO and other organic solvent