Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine (L-Ergothioneine) is a rare natural chiral amino acid, which has unique cell functions such as scavenging free radicals, detoxification, maintaining DNA biosynthesis, normal cell growth, cellular immunity, anti-radiation, whitening and anti-aging. Physiological protection function. Ergothioneine has broad application prospects in industries such as food, cosmetics, functional food and biomedicine, and was included in the EU's new resource food list in 2018.

Ergothioneine has many functions such as scavenging free radicals, detoxification, maintaining DNA biosynthesis, normal cell growth, cellular immunity, anti-radiation, whitening and anti-aging, especially in anti-oxidation and energy regulation. Is a multifunctional cell physiological protection agent.

Some time ago, "Ingredient Only Theory" once became a hot topic in the industry. The discussion of ingredients by industry professionals has gradually shifted from the efficacy of individual ingredients to the overall formula system. Combination of ingredients has always been an important topic in cosmetics research and development, and it is also a manifestation of the competitiveness of the research and development end.

In compounding, antioxidant ingredients are "frequent visitors" in various cosmetics. Such classic ingredients include: vitamin C, astaxanthin, coenzyme Q10, etc., while some new antioxidants such as idebenone, fullerene, ergot Thionene has also received much attention in recent years.

Among them, ergothioneine, as a natural antioxidant component and cell protection agent, is relatively mild and safe in nature. Previously, its frequency of appearance was not high, and only a few high-end brands, such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, etc., would add this ingredient. It is worth mentioning that Estee Lauder also has some patented technologies on ergothioneine.

In recent years, ergothioneine has gradually appeared in product compounding as a "star antioxidant ingredient".