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Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Phenylethyl Resorcinol which is also called 4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl) resorcinol is equivalent to SymWhite 377. Due to its outstanding skin whitening and spot-removing capabilities, Phenylethyl Resorcinol is widely used in whitening, freckle removing and anti-aging cosmetic formulas. It effectively inhibits melanin synthesis by acting on multiple targets in the melanin synthesis pathway, thus achieving a brightening effect.

Product Name: Phenylethyl Resorcinol
INCI Name: Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Product Code: YNR®PER
CAS No.: 85-27-8
Formula: C14H14O2
Functions: Skin whitening, Antioxidant, Fade spots,Anti-aging

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Product Introduction

Phenylethyl Resorcinol is a breakthrough product that revolutionizes the skincare industry. Phenylethyl Resorcinol, a synthetic and stable compound, stands out with its potent inhibition ability in tyrosinase bioactivities, a critical enzyme in melanin synthesis. It surpasses kojic acid in strength, safety, and stability, outperforms hydroquinone in safety, and is more effective than AHAs and vitamin C in addressing skin lightening and hyperpigmentation concerns.

Phenylethyl resorcinol, a popular skin-lightening agent, is often chosen as a safe alternative to hydroquinone, with no known side effects. Phenylethyl resorcinol also provides antioxidative properties for skin protection and anti-aging benefits. Its antioxidant power is equally strong as BHT and alpha-tocopherol. Phenylethyl resorcinol is gentle to the skin but has no known side effects.

Phenyethyl resorcinol based products are known to be light and easily absorbed by the skin. As mentioned earlier, it halts melanin formation thus problems like hyperpigmentation can be addressed easily. It also possesses antioxidant activity. When our skin gets exposed to the environment, because of environmental pollutants/ harmful sun rays, free radical exposure can reach up to the cellular level and may start damaging the skin. Phenyethyl resorcinol scavenges off free radicals, it gets exchanged for important skin proteins. So the skin protein can still retain their original structure, which helps skin cure the early aging signs like wrinkles, fine lines, and dark patches formed on the skin. It also retains moisture in the skin and conditions. Phenyethyl resorcinol heals the skin and makes it look much more even-toned. Phenyethyl resorcinol may help sustain the product for longer because of the anti-oxidant nature. It is used in moisturizers, creams, lotions, bath products, and other skin and hair care products.

Key Technical Parameters

Appearance	White or almost white crystal
Assay	≥99.0%
Resorcinol	≤10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤0.1%
Melting Point	78℃~82℃
Pb	≤10 ppm
As	≤2 ppm
Hg	≤1ppm
Cd	≤5 ppm
Total Bacterial	≤1,000cfu/g
Yeasts & Molds	≤100 cfu/g

Phenylethyl resorcinol acts as a whitening agent with high efficiency. It exhibits good stability and safety without potential irritation and sensitivity. It inhibits the activity of tyrosinase produced by melanin, effectively blocks the activity of tyrosinase and formation of melanin, thus improving uneven skin color. It also serves as an antioxidant as it protects the skin from invasion of free radicals and chromatosis caused by ultraviolet radiation. Phenylethyl resorcinol is recommended for spot- & scar removing products, sun-screening- and anti-aging products.

Skin Benefits of Phenylethyl Resorcinol:

Lightens and fades dark spots and patches

Lightens the skin tone

Fades post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), such as pigmentated acne marks

Skin protection against oxidative stress