NAGASE & CO., LTD. of Tokyo will start on March 31 sales of Glucosyl Naringin, an anti-aging cosmetic ingredient that promotes the production of elastin, an extracellular matrix protein involved in the maintenance of skin elasticity and the formation of elastin fiber. The product was developed with enzyme technology provided by Hayashibara Co., Ltd. of Okayama City, which supports NAGASE Group manufacturing. Hayashibara manufactures Glucosyl Naringin. Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202002267318-O1-jV0K3Z0q Photo1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202002267318-O2-9a8Q0xq0 Naringin is a citrus-derived flavonoid. Although it has long been highly regarded for its wide-ranging characteristics, application in cosmetics has been a challenge due to its low water solubility. Hayashibara developed Glucosyl Naringin by combining glucose with naringin using enzyme technology, which significantly improved water solubility and made possible application for a wide range of purposes as a new plant-derived functional cosmetic ingredient. It was discovered that Glucosyl Naringin promotes the production of elastin and the formation of elastin fiber, a function not seen in other raw materials. Elastin is involved in the maintenance of skin elasticity. Therefore, Glucosyl Naringin is expected to be effective in reducing wrinkles and skin sagging. NAGASE will sell Glucosyl Naringin to cosmetic manufacturers both at home and abroad as an ingredient for products with aging-care effects. Glucosyl Naringin will be exhibited at the "in-cosmetics Global," one of the world's largest cosmetic ingredient exhibitions, scheduled to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from March 31. NAGASE is focusing on the expansion of its life & healthcare field, one of the focus areas for growth. Concerning its contribution to beauty and health, NAGASE continues the global development of high value-added products by leveraging its comprehensive strengths in manufacturing, processing and research & development functions for better health and lifestyles. - What is elastin? Elastin is an extracellular matrix protein with elasticity found mainly in tissues requiring resilience and elasticity. Elastin forms a fiber structure, which allows elastin and another fiber component, collagen fiber, to combine to play a role in maintaining skin resilience and elasticity. Elastin is produced naturally inside the human body; however, it gradually decreases in the skin along with aging, which leads to skin troubles such as wrinkles and skin sagging. Image1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202002267318-O3-3Guq1E2g - Elastin Fibers Microscope image Photo2: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202002267318-O4-S08o7Pv5 - Structural formula Image2: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202002267318-O5-nU8KwDEN - Exhibition information Exhibition name: in-cosmetics Global Venue: Fira de Barcelona Dates: Tuesday, March 31 - Thursday, April 2, 2020 Company name: Nagase (Europa) GmbH (Booth No. H10) URL: https://www.nagase.co.jp/english/ Source: NAGASE & CO., LTD.