Uva Ursi Extract

Uva Ursi-Bearberry is a low growing evergreen. It has a stem that rises 2-8″ off the ground and is covered in a thick bark and fine silky hairs. On the stem are many oval-shaped, leathery leaves that are _” to 1″ long.
The flowers have five petals and are pale pink or white.Bearberry leaf-The petals are only _” long and are curled around the narrow center. They bloom anywhere between March and June. The fruit is a red berry 3/8″ in diameter. Bearberry gets its name because bears like to feast on these berries.

 Uva ursi extract is also known as bearberry extract. It is made from the leaves of uva ursi plants. Uva ursi extract may be used as a natural remedy for a variety of complaints, including urinary tract infection (UTI), cystitis, kidney stones and skin discoloration.

 In general, uva ursi plants grow in cooler climates, such as northern Europe, North America and Asia. It is an evergreen plant, with light colored flowers that usually bloom in the summer months. After blooming, the seeds turn into bunches of bright red and pink berries. Bears have been known to eat these sour berries, which is where the common name of bearberry comes from.

Product Name:Uva Ursi Extract

Latin Name:Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi L.

CAS No:84380-01-8

Plant Part Used:Leaf

Assay:Arbutin 20.0%~99.0% by HPLC

Colour:White powder with characteristic odor and taste 

GMO Status:GMO Free

Packing: in 25kgs fiber drums

Storage:Keep container unopened in cool, dry place,Keep away from strong light

Shelf Life:24 months from date of production

Function:

-Alpha Arbutin is the active substance originated from natural plant which can whiten and lighten skin. 

-Alpha Arbutin can infiltrate into the skin quickly without affecting the concentration of cell multiplication and effectively prevent activity of tyrosinase in the skin and the forming of melanin. By combined arbutin with tyrosinase, decomposition and drainage of melanin are accelerated, splash and fleck can be got ride of and no side effects are caused. 

-Alpha Arbutin is one of the safest and most efficient whitening materials that are popular at present.

-Alpha Arbutin is also the most competitive whitening activity in the 21st century.

Application:

-Health Care: Enhance immunity& energy, keep young, anti-fatigue, anti-radiation, anti-carcinogenic;
-Medical Care: Neurasthenic, hepatitis, gastritis, duodenum ulcer, balance blood pressure. Anti-bacteria and diminish inflammation, diabetes, menopause syndrome, arthritis, anaemia;
-Commodity and Cosmetic: Used for products of skin care and hair care with the usage of whitening anti-crinkle and anti-aging.   

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