A high-purity, water-soluble antioxidant active for age-support and environmental-stress skincare — available in practical paid trial sizes and commercial quantities.
- Supports antioxidant protection in skin-care formulas. [R1,R3–R5]
- Useful for age-support formulas exposed to oxidative and environmental stress. [R3–R5]
- Water-soluble powder for serums, gels and emulsions. [R8,R10–R11]
- Pack sizes: 1 g / 5 g / 10 g / 25 g / 100 g, with larger quantities by bulk quote.
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Product Specifications / Key Facts
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Item |
Information |
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Product name |
Ergothioneine Powder 99% |
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INCI name |
Ergothioneine [R1] |
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CAS Number |
497-30-3 [R2] |
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Molecular Formula |
C9H15N3O2S [R2] |
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Common names |
L-Ergothioneine; EGT |
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Purity / assay |
≥99% |
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Ingredient family |
Sulfur-containing histidine derivative / antioxidant cosmetic active |
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Typical solubility |
Water-soluble; suitable for aqueous-phase incorporation [R8,R10–R11] |
Key Benefits
Why Formulators Choose Ergothioneine Powder
- Water-soluble format for serums, gels and emulsions. [R8,R10–R11]
- Typical 0.1–1.0% use range supports efficient bench screening. [R7–R8]
- pH 5.0–8.0 is a practical formulation-screening range. [R8,R11]
- good general heat and acid-base stability by Published and technical sources report. [R6,R8]
Typical Applications
- Antioxidant facial serums and concentrates
- Age-support creams, lotions and gel-creams
- Eye-area serums and lightweight gels
- After-sun and environmental-stress skincare
- Multi-antioxidant and multi-active facial formulas
Recommended Ingredient Pairings
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Recommended Ingredient |
Why It Pairs Well |
Product Concept |
Compatibility Note |
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Adds hydration and osmolyte-based stress support. |
Daily environmental-stress serum |
Confirm final pH, preservation and total active load. |
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Adds water binding and serum/gel structure. |
Hydrating antioxidant serum or gel |
Verify viscosity, preservation and final skin feel. |
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Adds barrier-support and skin-conditioning value. |
Antioxidant barrier-support serum |
Choose a pH suitable for the complete active system and stability-test the formula. |
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Adds conditioning and comfort. |
Comfort-focused antioxidant serum or lotion |
Validate final pH, preservation and clarity. |
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Adds hydration and comfort. |
Sensitive-skin hydration serum or gel |
Check viscosity, electrolyte load and preservative performance. |
Quick Formulation Guide
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Decision Point |
Practical Buyer Guidance |
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Typical use level |
0.1–1.0%. [R7–R8] |
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Phase / solubilization |
Dissolve in deionized water or the aqueous phase. [R8,R10–R11] |
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Processing |
Ambient-temperature aqueous addition is straightforward. [R6,R8] |
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pH screening |
Use pH 5.0–8.0 as a practical screening range, then validate the finished formula. [R8,R11] |
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Compatibility |
Screen compatibility early with strongly oxidizing systems or high transition-metal loads. [R8] |
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Storage / handling |
Keep tightly closed, dry and protected from moisture and direct light [R8,R10] |
Quality Documents and Supply Review
For purchasing approval, review the current specification and lot documentation for identity, assay method and batch-critical limits.
For bulk quantities, send your quantity, destination, specification and documentation needs before scale-up.
Why Source From Us
- Start with samples scale to bulk orders – one supplier from trial to production: Validate with lab samples, then scale to commercial volumes – same quality, same team. No re-qualification, no project delays.
- Formulation support that actually helps – not just a data sheet: We give you hands-on guidance on solubility, temperature, pH, and compatibility. A real formulation partner, not a catalog.
- Reliable supply chain – consistent quality, on-time delivery, batch after batch: Own manufacturing facilities plus long-term partnerships with audited upstream producers ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Full documentation with every shipment. No "sample passes, bulk fails"
- Export-ready documentation – compliance, customs, cleared:Complete technical documentation packages – COA, MSDS, TDS, stability data – batch-specific and regulatory-ready. We handle the paperwork so your compliance and procurement teams can focus on formulation
Scientific Evidence Snapshot
CosIng lists Ergothioneine with antioxidant and skin-conditioning functions. [R1] Skin-cell studies report antioxidant activity under UV-related oxidative stress and effects on collagen-degradation pathways. [R3–R5]Finished-product performance and sunscreen protection still depend on the complete formula and appropriate testing.
Research & References
[R1] European Commission CosIng — ERGOTHIONEINE
[R2] PubChem — Ergothioneine, CID 5351619
[R3] Bazela et al. (2014) — L-Ergothioneine Protects Skin Cells against UV-Induced Damage
[R5] Liu et al. (2023) — Safe and Effective Antioxidant: Ergothioneine in the Skin
[R7] Mironova Labs — L-Ergothioneine Science & Formulation Guide
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