The application of NHDC (neohesperidin dihydrochalcone) in the field of cosmetics is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Whitening performance: NHDC has significant whitening effect. It has high inhibitory activity on tyrosinase and obvious inhibitory effect on melanin synthesis. It can be used as an additive for whitening products.
Antioxidant effect: NHDC, as a flavonoid derivative, has the functions of scavenging free radicals in the skin, promoting skin metabolism, reducing pigmentation, moisturizing the skin, etc., and helps protect the skin from oxidative damage.
Safety: NHDC is non-irritating to the human body. Human patch experiments show its safety and is suitable for use in cosmetics.
Moisturizing effect: NHDC helps to improve the moisturizing status of the skin and increase the concentration of hyaluronic acid, thereby improving the skin moisturizing effect.
Anti-inflammatory effects: NHDC has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat inflammatory skin diseases such as acne and skin allergies.
Product taste and usage experience: NHDC can be used in cosmetics to improve product taste and usage experience.
Cosmetic raw materials: The physiological functions of NHDC determine that it can be used to manufacture cosmetic raw materials, hepatoprotective agents and gastric medicines.
Skin protection: NHDC’s antioxidant properties may also be helpful in protecting skin and can be used as an active ingredient in cosmetics.