Personal Care Ingredients

AA2G (INCI: Ascorbyl Glucoside) is a stabilized Vitamin C derivative — L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside — produced through enzymatic technology by Nagase. Unlike pure Vitamin C, AA2G is gradually metabolized in the skin into Vitamin C and glucose via naturally occurring alpha-glucosidase, providing a sustained, time-released supply of active Vitamin C.

This ingredient delivers multiple skin benefits including melanin inhibition, age spot lightening, collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis support, UV damage reduction, and antioxidant protection. Its excellent formulation stability across various pH levels minimizes discoloration and degradation risk during manufacturing and storage compared to other Vitamin C derivatives.

Approved as a quasi-drug active in Japan for pigmentation claims, COSMOS approved, Halal certified, and China IECIC listed, AA2G is a globally trusted brightening and anti-aging ingredient for skin care and sun care product lines.

MICROMICA MK-300K-C is a next-generation cosmetic filler designed for makeup and skin-focused personal care formulations. Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate supports true colour payoff, elegant texture, and a natural matte appearance across powders, lip products, and complexion formulas. Formulators choose Micromica for its asbestos-free positioning, upcycled sourcing approach, and compatibility with high-performance beauty concepts.

MICROMICA MK-100K-C is a next-generation synthetic filler and extender (INCI: Magnesium Potassium Fluorosilicate) produced exclusively by Katakura through an upcycling process, making it a responsible ingredient choice for color cosmetic formulations.

It offers outstanding whiteness, high transparency, a natural mattifying effect, and very low heavy metal content compared to conventional fillers such as talc, sericite, and natural mica. Its fine, rounded particle shape contributes a soft, silky texture on skin, and its high transparency allows pigments to express their true color without dulling or distortion.

As an asbestos-free, vegan, and globally registered ingredient with a Natural Origin Index of 0.83 per ISO 16128, MICROMICA MK-100K-C is a trusted, multi-functional base for powders, foundations, concealers, eye shadows, lip products, and antiperspirant/deodorant applications.

MICROMICA MK-200K-C delivers a high-whiteness functional filler for personal care and color cosmetic formulations. This PCI ingredient helps improve colour clarity, soft-focus finish, and mattifying performance while supporting a smooth sensory feel. Its label-friendly profile and low heavy metal positioning make it a strong choice for modern makeup applications using Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.