Grifola Frondosa/Panax Ginseng Extract Ferment Filtrate is a bioactive ingredient derived from the fermentation of a combination of extracts from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) and Panax ginseng. This extract is produced through fermentation processes that enhance the bioavailability and efficacy of the active compounds. Maitake is known for its immune-supporting properties, while Panax ginseng is renowned for its adaptogenic and revitalizing effects.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Active Components: The filtrate contains various polysaccharides, beta-glucans from Maitake, and ginsenosides from Panax ginseng. The specific compounds may include ergosterol, maitake-specific polysaccharides, and ginsenosides like Rb1, Rb2, and Rc.
Molecular Weight: Components vary in molecular weight, from small molecules to larger polysaccharides and peptides.
Structure: The active ingredients include complex carbohydrate structures (beta-glucans) and saponins, contributing to their biological activities.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a brown to amber-colored liquid, but the appearance can vary depending on the concentration and formulation.
Odor: May have a characteristic earthy or herbal smell due to the combined extracts.
Solubility: Soluble in water and aqueous solutions.
pH: Generally neutral to slightly acidic, depending on the specific formulation.

Production Process:

Fermentation: The extracts of Grifola frondosa and Panax ginseng are subjected to fermentation using selected microorganisms. This process helps in breaking down complex compounds into more bioavailable forms.
Filtration: After fermentation, the mixture is filtered to obtain a clear filtrate that contains concentrated bioactive compounds.
Purification and Concentration: The filtrate is further purified to remove any residual impurities and concentrated to enhance its efficacy in cosmetic formulations.

Applications:

Skin Care: Utilized for its potential anti-aging, revitalizing, and skin-soothing properties. It may help in improving skin texture, boosting hydration, and enhancing overall skin vitality.
Cosmetic Products: Incorporated into various skincare products, including serums, creams, and masks, aimed at promoting healthy and youthful-looking skin.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable harvesting practices for raw materials and environmentally friendly fermentation processes are recommended to minimize environmental impact.
Safety: The filtrate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics. Individuals with specific allergies or very sensitive skin should exercise caution and consult product labels before use.

INCI:


Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.

Humectant. Hygroscopic compound used to minimise water loss in the skin and to prevent it from drying out by facilitating faster and greater absorption of water into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial of the three layers that make up human skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) and is the layer that maintains hydration in all three layers. In turn, the epidermis is composed of five layers: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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