Mimosa extract: A new choice for skincare ingredients.

In the natural skincare ingredients market, mimosa was previously sidelined by the industry due to concerns about the toxicity of mimosine.  However, thanks to breakthroughs in plant extraction technologies such as undifferentiated cell culture and precise purification, it has successfully achieved "toxicity reduction and enhanced efficacy," becoming a cutting-edge ingredient for various applications including sensitive skin care, anti-aging repair, and daily moisturizing.Its core advantages lie in: preserving the multi-dimensional skincare value of active ingredients such as flavonoids, phenols, and N-phenylacrylamide amino acids (NPA), while keeping mimosine below safe thresholds, perfectly meeting the core demands of contemporary skincare for "gentle and non-irritating + targeted efficacy."

一、Enabling precise control over toxicity, unlocking possibilities for applications across all scenarios.

1. Preferred method for high-end applications: Undifferentiated cell culture method

• Technological core：By inducing callus formation from sterile stem segments of *Mimosa pudica*, and then culturing them in a liquid medium containing specific substrates, the biosynthetic pathway can be regulated. This process inhibits the production of mimosine while enriching active components such as NPA, achieving both "zero toxicity" and "multiplied activity."
• Safety standards：Our high-end customized products can control the mimosine content to <1 ng/g dry weight, far below the skin safety tolerance threshold.  Validated by multiple mildness tests, they are suitable for leave-on products for sensitive skin.
• Scene adaptation：It is perfectly suited for applications requiring extremely high safety and efficacy, such as serums for sensitive skin and post-cosmetic procedure masks, avoiding the irritation risks associated with traditional extracts.

2. General application scenario adaptation: Optimized solvent extraction process

• For everyday moisturizing and body care applications, we optimize the manufacturing process to balance cost and safety, with the core principles being "precise purification and content control":
• Using 80% ethanol ultrasonic extraction combined with Diaion HP-20 macroporous resin gradient elution, the active fraction eluted with 40%-60% ethanol was collected. After low-temperature concentration and decolorization treatment, the total flavonoid content reached 76%, while the residual mimosine content was controlled within the safe range of <5 ng/g dry weight.
• Application scenarios: Suitable for mass-market products such as moisturizing toners, body lotions, and hand creams, meeting basic antioxidant and moisturizing needs with a significant cost-effective advantage.

二、Core application scenario: Multi-dimensional functionality tailored to specific needs.

1. Daily maintenance routines for sensitive skin.

2. Post-cosmetic procedure recovery scenarios

Ingredient Selection: High-grade cell culture extract, free of impurities and residues, with high purity of active ingredients, allowing for rapid penetration into the stratum corneum to alleviate post-operative discomfort.

Formulation Plan:  Added at a concentration of 0.5%-0.8%, combined with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and human-like collagen, creating a "soothing-moisturizing-repairing" cycle. Suitable for post-operative repair masks and ampoule serums. Use 3-7 days after surgery to accelerate barrier healing.

Core Advantages: Compared to single soothing ingredients, its flavonoids and phenolic compounds synergistically inhibit inflammatory responses, while also reducing hyaluronic acid degradation, improving skin hydration, and preventing post-operative dryness and flaking.

3. Environment-based anti-aging scenarios

Ingredient Selection: Refined flavonoid extract (total flavonoids ≥10%), enhanced antioxidant activity.

Formulation Plan:  Addition amount of 0.5%-1.0%, combined with vitamin C, ergothioneine, and retinol to synergistically promote collagen synthesis. Suitable for anti-aging serums, eye creams, and daytime protective face creams, especially ideal for skin affected by late nights and urban pollution.

Differentiated Advantages: Compared to traditional anti-aging ingredients, it possesses both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, reducing free radical damage to the skin and simultaneously alleviating redness caused by environmental irritants, achieving a dual effect of "anti-aging + skin stabilization."

4. Moisturizing and repairing solutions for dry skin.

Ingredient Selection: Standard extract (total flavonoids ≥5%), balancing moisturizing efficacy and cost.

Formulation Plan:  Addition rate of 0.8%-1.5%, combined with squalane, fructooligosaccharides, and ceramides. Suitable for moisturizing lotions, body lotions, and hand creams, especially ideal for use during the dry autumn and winter seasons. For rinse-off products (such as shower gel), the addition rate can be increased to 1.0%-1.5%.

Product Application:  Following the barrier repair logic of the Curél Intensive Moisture Care series, this formulation creates gentle and non-irritating moisturizing products, suitable for daily care of dry and sensitive skin.

5. Cleansing scenarios for sensitive skin

Raw Material Selection: Optimized solvent-extracted extract with excellent water solubility and easy emulsification.

Formulation Plan:  Addition rate of 1.0%-1.5%, compounded with amino acid surfactants, chamomile extract, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate.  Avoids irritating ingredients such as soap base and SLS/SLES, making it suitable for sensitive skin bath gels and facial cleansers.  Provides a soft and easy-to-rinse texture without tightness.

Application Advantages: Cleanses while soothing skin itching and redness, meeting the gentle cleansing needs during seasonal changes and post-operative periods, filling a niche in the sensitive skin cleansing market.

6. Eye area skin care scenarios

Ingredient Selection: Cell culture-derived extract, non-irritating and highly active, suitable for the delicate skin around the eyes.

Formulation Plan:  Add 0.3%-0.5%, combined with retinol, caffeine, and vitamin E to synergistically reduce fine lines around the eyes and improve dark circles. Suitable for eye creams and eye serums. The formula requires controlled oil content to avoid breakouts and milia.