Puerarin: Isoflavone-Based Active for Skin Tone Balance, Barrier Care, and Modern Botanical Formulations

Molecular Identity

• INCI Name: Puerarin
• Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₂₀O₉
• Source: Extracted from the root of Pueraria lobata (kudzu vine)

Functionality and Application Scope

Puerarin is a plant-derived isoflavone known for its use in advanced skincare targeting skin tone regularity, lipid homeostasis, and urban fatigue. As a phytoestrogenic compound, it is especially relevant in formulations designed for mature skin, moisture regulation, and antioxidant defense.

• Skin Tone Harmonization: Supports a more even and refined appearance
• Lipid-Modulating Effect: Used in balancing formulations for dry or oil-prone skin
• Botanical Origin: Sourced from traditional East Asian plant actives
• Suitable for Sensitive Care: Can be applied in post-treatment and rebalancing products

Recommended in mature skin emulsions, anti-fatigue serums, brightening creams, and night masks. Provided in bulk quantities with full technical documentation for industrial formulation teams.

Usage Recommendations

• Evening or balancing serums: 0.1–0.4%
• Moisture-restoring creams: 0.05–0.3%
• Barrier-supportive emulsions: 0.1–0.5%

Water-dispersible active. Add to aqueous phase under stirring or solubilize via glycol carriers. pH-stable between 4.5–7.0. Processing temperature: ≤ 70 °C.

Technical Specifications

• Purity: ≥ 98% (HPLC)
• Form: Pale yellow to beige crystalline powder
• Odor: Mild, neutral
• Solubility: Partially water-soluble; improved with solvents or encapsulation

Comes with COA, MSDS, HPLC profile, microbial count, heavy metal data, and residual solvent report.

Regulatory Compliance

• INCI: Puerarin
• CAS Number: 3681-99-0
• Cosmetic use only; not intended for food or supplement use
• REACH pre-registered; EU cosmetic regulation compliant

B2B Bulk Supply and Support

• Fast shipping from EU warehouse
• Available in R&D, pilot, and industrial packaging
• Batch documentation and formulation guidance available
• Stable supply for scale-up or long-term contracts
• Competitive B2B pricing for branded and OEM manufacturers

Contact us for bulk pricing, technical specifications, or a formulation sample of Puerarin for your next project.