Japanese traditional food-derived ingredient improves skin flora

Published: 20-Oct-2021

Wamino-BonBon substantially changes formulation texture and provides moisture to skin and hair

Wamino-BonBon (Molasses, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract) is a 100% made in Japan extract that is produced with a combination of Sake lees made from a high-quality Japanese Sake and molasses from highly refined Japanese traditional sugar.

It is a preservative-free and natural cosmetic ingredient that is made solely with food materials, with both sustainability and traceability.

Wamino-BonBon substantially changes formulation texture and provides moisture to skin and hair.

There is a new data on Wamino-BonBon for skin flora. Staphylococcus epidermidis, the skin's beneficial bacteria, and Staphylococcus aureus, non-beneficial bacteria, were co-cultured.

As a result of adding Wamino-BonBon, the ratio of S. aureus is decreased. When a lotion containing Wamino-BonBon is applied to the skin of female volunteers for four weeks, the percentage of Saureus in the skin decreased.

Wamino-BonBon has acquired Microbiome-friendly Certification, and it is a useful cosmetic ingredient for skin flora.

Efficacy of Wamino-BonBon

The following test results demonstrate the usefulness of the product.

in vitro

  • Inhibiting growth of non-beneficial bacteria

in vivo

  • Moisturizing effect (improves skin moisture level and skin texture density)
  • Inhibiting growth of non-beneficial bacteria
  • Enhancing sense of use
  • Improving foam quality

The name Wamino-BonBon comes from a combination of “Wamino”, as in the ‘amino’ acid obtained from Sake lees as a ‘Wa (Japanese-style)’ ingredient, and “BonBon”, meaning a sugar candy, based on an image of “Wasanbon”.

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