Gastrodin: Botanical Glucoside for Sensitive Skin, Neurocosmetic Concepts and Anti-Stress Formulations

Molecular Identity

• INCI Name: Gastrodin
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₈O₇
• Source: Extracted from Gastrodia elata tubers (traditional tonic plant)

Cosmetic Use & Functional Benefits

Gastrodin is a natural phenolic glycoside increasingly used in modern cosmetic formulations for its capacity to support skin comfort, reduce visible signs of stress, and improve overall skin tolerance. With high water solubility and excellent biocompatibility, it fits perfectly into sensitive-skin, anti-fatigue, and neurocosmetic formulations.

• Sensitive Skin Modulation: Reduces the appearance of redness, dryness, and environmental discomfort
• Neurocosmetic Use: Integrated into mood-soothing skincare to address psychosomatic skin reactions
• Post-Stress Recovery: Suitable for day-night cycles, urban recovery or wellness-inspired product lines
• Water-Based Compatibility: Fully soluble for use in serums, gels, ampoules or light emulsions

Ideal for calming skincare, scalp relief products, post-treatment formulas and dermo-balancing systems. Supplied in bulk quantities with documentation for B2B use.

Typical Usage & Handling

• Soothing emulsions: 0.1–0.5%
• Neurocosmetic serums or sprays: 0.05–0.3%
• Post-exposure care or calming formulas: 0.05–0.2%

Gastrodin is water-soluble and can be added directly into the aqueous phase. Avoid extended heating above 60 °C. pH compatibility: 4.5–7.0.

Technical Specifications

• Purity: ≥ 98% (HPLC)
• Appearance: White to light beige crystalline powder
• Odor: Neutral
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water and glycols

Each batch includes COA, MSDS, HPLC report, heavy metals, solvent residues and microbiological profile.

Regulatory Compliance

• INCI: Gastrodin
• CAS Number: 62499-27-8
• Cosmetic use only – not intended for oral or therapeutic applications
• Fully compliant with EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC No. 1223/2009)
• REACH status: available upon request

Bulk Supply & Support for Formulators

• Stocked in EU warehouse for fast B2B dispatch
• Available in R&D, pilot and commercial scale quantities
• Full technical documentation prepared for QA and formulation teams
• Suitable for skin-soothing, scalp-calming and sensory-care formulations
• Flexible bulk pricing and long-term contract options

Contact us to request a sample, bulk pricing or formulation support for Gastrodin in sensitive skin or neurocosmetic applications.