First recognized in Japanese food ‘Natto’, gamma-poly-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a nutural multifunctional biopolymer produced with Baccillus Subtilis by fermentation. Gamma PGA is a water soluble homo-polyamide. It consists of D- and L-glutamic acid monomers which are connected by amide linkages between α-amino and γ-carboxyl group. Freda has three series of cosmetics grade PGA products- the high molecule (HM) PGA (700-1000K Da), low molecule (LM) PGA (70-100k Da) and ultra low molecule (ULM) PGA (5-10k Da).
Specification
Comparison of the effectiveness of PGA, HA and Collagen in Cosmetics
As a multifunctional skin-care ingredient, gamma PGA can moisturize and whiten skin and improve skin health. It builds gentle and tender skin and restore skin cells, facilitates exfoliation of of old keratin, clears stagnant melanin and gives birth to white and translucent skin.
Safety Concern
Freda cosmetics grade gamma PGA meets USP/NF standards, with TPC≤100cfu/g, Staphylococcus aureus tested negative and yeast and mold ≤100cfu/g. It is suitable for all kinds of cosmetics and personal care applications with no safety concern.
Applications of Gamma PGA in Skin-care Products
Gmma PGA has excellent compatibility in non-ionic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants. It is a perfect ingredient for cream, essence, astringent, face mask, eye gel, sun cream, shampoo, body wash, lotion, hairystyle formula and so on.
Flexbility in Formula
Gamma PGA is an ideal moistutizer with high compatibility with other cosmetics materials. Dosage of the material depends on the function of skin-care products. Generally suggested dosage of gamma PGA (HM) is 1‰-1%. Gamma PGA (HM) is more suitable for anti-wrinkle, UV-preventing and moisturizing strengthening products, suggested dosage is 1‰-1%. Gamma PGA (LM) is better for facial masks and whitening products thanks to its nutrition transdermal absorption and melanin inhibition effect, and the suggested dosage is 3‰。
Leading the Trend of the Future
Shandong Freda Biotechnology Co.,Ltd is dedicated to the R&D, manufacture and sales of green food additives(natamycin, nisin), Natural cosmetic ingredients (γ-PGA, pullulan ). It has established a modern and advanced industrial base in Linyi, Shandong Province, occupying 150,000 m2. The company has passed ISO9001, ISO22000 quality management system, and is certified by US FDA, COSMOS,Halal, Kosher, etc.
In the spirit of 'Innovative Technology, Health Pilot', Freda will actively rise to challenges ahead in the market, provide differentiated technical solutions and establish long-term and win-win partnership with clients from across the world.