Product Description

1. Product Introduction

Our Lutein Ester Extract is a high-quality plant extract derived from premium natural marigold flowers. It is rich in lutein esters, carotenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins and other beneficial active ingredients. With outstanding effects on eye protection and maintenance, antioxidant repair, anti-aging and natural health preservation value, it is widely applied in beauty skincare, food & beverage, dietary health care and other industries, and is highly recognized by the market.

2. Active Ingredients

Lutein Esters and Carotenoids

The main active ingredients of lutein ester extract are natural lutein esters and carotenoid compounds. These active substances are renowned for powerful antioxidant, light-filtering eye protection, brightening repair and anti-aging nourishing properties, serving as the core functional components of lutein ester.

Lutein esters and carotenoids are key natural active ingredients intensively studied in the industry. Researches prove that they can efficiently neutralize free radicals in the human body and on skin surface. Free radicals are the main triggers of skin oxidative dullness, fine lines, bodily aging, eye fatigue and dryness, as well as sub-health conditions, which can effectively improve multiple oxidative damages and eye function aging problems.

Natural Polyphenols and Vitamins

Lutein ester extract also contains abundant natural polyphenols and vitamins, featuring an elegant and fresh natural plant aroma. These ingredients not only endow the product with pure and natural plant-derived texture, but also deliver excellent effects on metabolic regulation, nourishing repair and soothing conditioning. They can gently maintain skin and physical health, focus on protecting eye health, and bring multiple maintenance benefits.

3. Appearance and Properties

Color

Our conventional-grade lutein ester extract ranges from orange yellow to golden yellow; high-purity grade is bright golden yellow, and high-precision grade is light golden yellow, free of impurities and caking.

Form

We supply fine dry powder and concentrated liquid extract in diverse specifications. The fine powder has delicate texture and is easy to formulate, suitable for producing dietary supplements, solid functional foods and skincare powder raw materials. Liquid extract features higher concentration and completely retained activity, which is more suitable for deep processing scenarios requiring high concentration and high permeability.

Solubility

Conventional lutein ester extract powder has moderate water solubility, and presents better dispersion and dissolution performance in alcohol-based and oil-based systems. Supported by advanced extraction and modification technology, water-soluble lutein ester extract has realized stable mass production, which is compatible with various water-based production systems and fully meets diversified application demands of different industries.

4. Health Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

As mentioned above, lutein esters, carotenoids and polyphenols contained in lutein ester extract possess powerful antioxidant properties. They can effectively eliminate free radicals inside the body and on the skin, protect cells against oxidative damage and delay the aging process of the body and skin. They greatly reduce the risks of dull and sagging skin, eye oxidative aging and sub-health problems caused by poor physical condition.

Anti-inflammatory and Soothing Properties

Numerous studies have confirmed that lutein ester extract has remarkable anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. It can effectively relieve skin superficial inflammation, redness and dryness, and assist in soothing eye dryness and fatigue and improving mild eye inflammation. It works well in stabilizing skin condition, improving skin texture and daily eye maintenance.

Physical Metabolism and Mental Conditioning

Natural active ingredients in lutein ester exert positive regulatory effects on human metabolism and physical and mental state. They help adjust body circulation, relieve physical and mental fatigue, improve low spirits and exhaustion caused by excessive eye use, stabilize physical functions, and effectively alleviate sub-health problems caused by daily overwork, metabolic disorders and long-term eye strain.

Metabolic Regulation and Health Maintenance

Vitamins and polyphenols in lutein ester extract can mildly regulate human metabolism, balance internal body circulation and smooth metabolic process. They relieve physical fatigue, listlessness, eye soreness and other discomforts caused by slow metabolism and poor circulation, realizing gentle full-body conditioning and professional eye maintenance.

5. Applications

Dietary Supplements

As a high-quality natural raw material in the dietary supplement industry, lutein ester extract can be processed into capsules, tablets, solid powders, oral liquids and other dietary products, providing consumers with convenient health care solutions including eye fatigue relief, anti-aging and daily physical and mental maintenance.

Food and Beverage Industry

In the food and beverage industry, it can be used as a natural functional additive, antioxidant raw material and natural colorant. It can be added into functional eye-protective drinks, nutritional dietary foods, casual foods and baked foods to effectively enhance the nutritional value, antioxidant capacity and natural golden plant color of finished products.

Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Endowed with excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and brightening repair properties, lutein ester extract is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products. It can be added into toners, face creams, serums, lotions and daily care products to resist skin oxidative dullness, relieve dry and red skin, repair damaged skin texture, and keep the skin bright, delicate and stable in a healthy state for a long time.

6. Quality Assurance

Raw Material Procurement

All marigold raw materials are purchased from reliable suppliers complying with Good Agricultural Practices. Raw materials undergo strict manual and mechanical double screening. Only high-quality mature marigold flowers with complete shape, full bloom, plump color, free from mildew, insect damage and harmful residues are selected to ensure superior raw material quality, stable active ingredients and consistent quality from the source.

Extraction Technology

Our extraction technology has been optimized and upgraded to maximally extract core active ingredients including lutein esters, carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols, while completely retaining their molecular structure and biological activity to avoid active ingredient loss. Advanced technologies such as supercritical fluid extraction, low-temperature solvent extraction and spray drying are flexibly adopted according to different product grade requirements to guarantee product purity and quality.

Testing and Analysis

Every batch of lutein ester extract is subject to strict tests on active ingredient content, purity and overall quality. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is applied to accurately detect the content of core components such as lutein esters, carotenoids and polyphenols to meet qualified standards. Meanwhile, strict safety tests on microorganisms, heavy metals and impurities are carried out to eliminate harmful contaminants and ensure safe and compliant products.

7. Packaging and Storage

Packaging

Lutein ester extract is packed in high-quality sealed containers to effectively isolate light, moisture and oxygen and prevent active ingredients from oxidative failure. Powder products are generally packed in food-grade multi-layer composite bags and moisture-proof cardboard drums; liquid extract can be stored in light-proof glass bottles and various eco-friendly sealed containers to ensure stable quality during transportation and storage.

Storage Conditions

It is recommended to store lutein ester extract in cool, dry, ventilated and dark places away from direct sunlight. Low-temperature refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C is recommended to maximally lock active ingredients and maintain stable product quality and efficacy for a long term.

As a professional manufacturer of SD green plant extracts, we are committed to supplying high-quality lutein ester extract that meets the highest industrial standards. Whether you are engaged in dietary supplements, food & beverage or cosmetics industry, our lutein ester extract is a valuable raw material to enrich your product line and enhance core product value.