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Cosmetic Ingredients: New Generation Soft Peeling Flower Extract Flower Acid

A hibiscus flower extract with a high content of the new generation low-irritation peeling ingredient "keto acid." The peeling effect of keto acid promotes turnover.

AHA is known to be effective for peeling but also has irritant properties. GREENTECH discovered that the hibiscus flower containing Senegal acid has effects equivalent to AHA while having a higher content of keto acids, which are less irritating. Its extract, FLOWER ACIDS(R), possesses many efficacies, including peeling effects. = Efficacy = Promotes regeneration of epidermal cells Enhances moisture retention and smooths the skin's surface Low irritation compared to lactic acid Improves skin radiance and evenness Smooths wrinkles and fine lines When applied to hair, increases silkiness and shine. = Mechanism of Action = The high concentration of pyruvic acid (keto acid) contained in FLOWER ACIDS activates cell regeneration by reducing the aggregation of keratinocytes (dissolution of desmosomes) through conversion to lactic acid by epidermal dehydrogenase, thereby improving moisture retention in the upper layers of the epidermis. Pyruvic acid also stimulates the synthesis of collagen and mucopolysaccharides (Jaffary et al., 2016; Moy et al., 1996). = Efficacy = Promotes turnover: 12.5 days (Avg.) Moisturizing effect: +10%

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Green Tech Co., Ltd. is a company established in 1992. The company has been importing and selling various types of plant extracts in Japan for about 20 years, and we have heard that the impression of Green Tech among Japanese customers is that it is a manufacturer of plant extracts with a wide range of products. In fact, the company handles over 5,000 types of plant extracts. In addition to traditional plant extracts, it also manufactures and sells products focused on the biodiversity of South America, particularly Brazil and the Amazon, including plant extracts and oils, as well as products developed based on microbial research that demonstrate effectiveness in maintaining microbial community homeostasis. The company also produces components and extracted extracts derived from algae and microalgae. In recent years, it has been focusing on research and development, enhancing evaluation data for products in both In-Vivo and In-Vitro settings, as well as conducting research and development in response to new trends such as skin microbiomes. Furthermore, it is dedicated to the development and manufacturing of products that have demonstrated effectiveness by increasing the concentration of active ingredients using its proprietary freeze technology (preservation, grinding, extraction) and fermentation technology. These manufacturing technologies are not only used for the development of the company's own products but also support the development of customized products.

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Recommended usage amount: 2.0–10.0% Usage pH: 3.0–6.5 Precautions for use: Cold process use is recommended. Applications: Exfoliating and peeling products Regeneration and anti-aging care products Products for oily or dull hair/scalp Delicate skin and eye care Products for oily or dull skin Enhancing radiance or purifying Shampoo Whitening and dark spot care products Cleansers, toners, rinse-off products (bath and shower products) Plant bioactive effects

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Starting as an import trading company in 1927, we have been developing our business with many overseas suppliers and domestic customers over the years. Through our services of connecting the two together, Higuchi has become the well trusted "Japan distribution channel" for suppliers, and the "dependable vendor" who provides a stable supply of the latest high-valued overseas products to customers. Today, we conduct not only importing but also exporting businesses, trilateral trades, and overseas business investments as well. We have also expanded to local subsidiaries in the United States and China, to which we are able to effectively network overseas. Higuchi believes in the criticalness of providing a stable supply to customers, and we also place the highest priority on the coexistence with suppliers, to whom we can mutually develop together in a long-term perspective. Your support and consideration to our corporate philosophy would be much appreciated.