Piroctone Olamine (PO; OCT)

Product Name：BeriCos^® OCT 

Alias: OCT, PO

Chemical name: 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2(IH)-pyridone

INCI Name: Piroctone ethanolamine salt

Molecular weight: 298.42

Molecular formula: C16H30N2O3

CAS No.: 68890-66-4

Appearance: White or off-white powder

Purity: ≥99% 

Melting point: 9.0~10.0 

Detailed introduction

Piroctone ethanolamine salt makes the only anti-dandruff and anti-itch agent that can be used in leave-on hair products so far. Piroctone ethanolamine salt has a broad-spectrum killing effect on fungi and molds, and has good therapeutic effect on ringworm of feet and hands. It can be used as a preservative in cosmetics and a fungicide in soap, and has thickening properties. Therefore, Piroctone ethanolamine salt is a multifunctional anti-dandruff and anti-itch antiseptic, which is widely used in shampoo, bath, cosmetics and detergents.

Efficacy characteristics.
1, broad-spectrum antibacterial and, without nipagin ester, non-formaldehyde releasing body

2, effective inhibition of Malassezia, anti-dandruff and anti-itch, soothe scalp inflammation

3, safe, mild, low irritation, will not cause hair loss, hair breakage

4、As the use of ZPT is limited, OCT is an extremely suitable alternative product, while the use of flexible in the formulation, suitable for transparent formulations, no suspension stabilizer; in addition, in the sulfate formulation, can act as a thickening agent role.

5, can reduce the sebum secretion on the skin surface, suitable for oily scalp and skin, men’s formulations, while in the anti-acne effect, acne skin relief

Product Description. Beri Pharma

Astragalus purpureus ingredient is one of the best natural botanical anti-aging agents discovered in this century. Astragalus purpureus is a white or off-white powder crystalline with rich medicinal value and belongs to the antifungal active ingredients in blood dried products.

As a trans-stilbene compound, Astragalus purpureus is a methylated derivative of resveratrol, which has various biological activities such as antioxidant, antitumor, hypolipidemic and antibacterial.

It has a similar mechanism to resveratrol, while being a dimethylated derivative with better effect, better absorption, and higher and more stable bioavailability than resveratrol.
Has a molecular structure similar to that of resveratrol, with the only difference that the hydroxyl group is replaced by methoxy, having two methoxy groups, and is more stable compared to resveratrol, making it a more effective antioxidant ingredient.
Rosewood can support the health of connective tissue by down-regulating iNOS and COX-2 gene expression, which resveratrol does not have.

Due to its unique structure, it has stronger antifungal activity than resveratrol (5 times more antifungal activity than resveratrol).

Efficacy characteristics.

High-end, whitening, anti-aging

Rosewood Astragalus has positive health effects on the human body and is widely used in various fields of medicine, food and cosmetics.
In the treatment of human diseases, Astragalus purpureus has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and anti-ulcer effects, increases skin defenses, reduces skin tension, and has significant medicinal efficacy in the treatment of cancer.
In medical beauty, Astragalus can be used externally to inhibit melanin, anti-inflammation, sun damage, skin tumors, etc. It has been widely praised at home and abroad as an effective natural antioxidant, especially in the field of antioxidant.
In daily health care, Astragalus can be taken internally, with the effect of calming the heart and tranquilizing the mind, activating blood detoxification.