A new chemical composition of Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid (γ-PGA , CAS No.: 25513-46-6) has appeared in the cosmetics industry. This substance can be used in medicine, agriculture, cosmetics, etc., without any harm. It is the best safe and harmless moisturizing and whitening in cosmetics. Ingredients, many people are buying and using cosmetics containing this ingredient, which has set off a boom in the market.
The full name of γ-PGA is also called γ-Polyglutamic acid, which is based on left and right optical glutamic acid as the unit body, polymerized by the amide bond at the γ-position to form a homo-polypeptide, with a degree of polymerization of approximately Between 1,000-15,000. γ-(D,L)-PGA, γ-(D)-PGA, and γ-(L)-PGA are collectively referred to as γ-PGA. γ-PGA is named NATTO GUM in the International Cosmetic Pharmacopoeia, and is also called plant collagen, collagene vegetale, phyto collage in the European Union and Japan. In China, it is called natto gum or polyglutamic acid or polyglutamic acid.
The main function of γ-PGA polyglutamic acid
1. Functional long-lasting moisturizing, helping skin resist dry environment.
2. Increase the elasticity of the skin and enhance the smooth and tender touch of the skin.
3. Inhibit skin melanin production.
4. Maintain healthy skin pH.
5. Form a slow-release delivery system to make the skin more efficiently absorb various skin nutrients in the skin care products.
6. γ-PGA polyglutamic acid and γ-PGA Hydrogel increase the color fastness of hair after dyeing.
7. γ-PGA polyglutamic acid and γ-PGA Hydrogel increase the strength of hair and reduce split ends.
8. γ-PGA polyglutamic acid and γ-PGA Hydrogel improve the combability of hair.
