Ellagic Acid

Product Description

Ellagic Acid is a high-performance, plant-derived polyphenol that stands as one of the most effective natural tyrosinase inhibitors available for cosmetic use. Its primary value lies in its proven ability to interrupt the melanin production pathway, making it a cornerstone ingredient for advanced skin brightening and whitening formulations. It visibly reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and post-inflammatory marks. In addition to its powerful brightening effects, Ellagic Acid is a potent, broad-spectrum antioxidant that protects the skin's structural proteins from free radical damage, helping to prevent premature aging and maintain a luminous, even complexion. For brands seeking to develop evidence-based, high-efficacy brightening products with a natural origin story, our high-purity Ellagic Acid is the premier choice.

Product Uses

• Skin Brightening & Whitening: The primary active in dark spot correctors, skin whitening serums, brightening moisturizers, and treatments targeting hyperpigmentation and melasma.
• Anti-Aging & Photoprotection: Used in antioxidant-rich day creams, anti-wrinkle formulas, and sun care products to help protect against environmental and UV-induced damage.
• Cosmeceuticals: A key ingredient in advanced cosmeceutical lines targeting uneven skin tone and visible signs of photoaging, often positioned as a natural alternative to other whitening agents.

Formulation Suggestions

Recommended dosage: 0.1% - 0.5%.
Ellagic Acid's extremely low solubility in water and common solvents is the primary formulation challenge. Direct dispersion is not effective for bioavailability. We strongly recommend using advanced solubilization techniques. One effective method is to create a premix by dissolving it in a specific solvent system, such as a blend of Propanediol and Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) with gentle heating (up to 60°C). Alternatively, utilizing encapsulation technologies like liposomes, or creating a fine, micronized dispersion in the oil phase, can significantly improve its stability and delivery into the skin. An acidic pH (4.0-5.5) is recommended for formula stability.

Our advice is for reference only. Please follow the recommendations of your formulator for actual production.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Ellagic Acid
• Synonyms: Not applicable
• CAS No.: 476-66-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₆O₈
• Appearance: Light yellow to grayish crystalline powder
• Purity: ≥98% (by HPLC)
• Solubility: Practically insoluble in water and most common cosmetic oils. Requires specialized solvent systems (e.g., specific glycols, DMI) or delivery technologies for effective incorporation.
• Stability: Generally stable as a powder. In solution, it can be sensitive to light and oxidation. Best formulated in stable emulsions or anhydrous systems at an acidic pH.
• Properties: Potent Skin Brightening (Tyrosinase Inhibitor), Powerful Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Photoprotective.
• Origin: China