Evermoist™AGG-50G is an aqueous solution consisting of 2-O-α-D-glucosylglycerol (AGG). AGG is characterized by high thermo-stability, low Maillard reactivity, and high water-holding capacity. AGG has been found in some traditional Japanese foods such as sake, miso and mirin, brewed by using koji. Evermoist™AGG-50G functions as an osmolyte to protect skin cells.
Upregulating Aquaporin 3 and moisturizing;
Enhancing skin barrier function;
Increasing anti-oxidative ability by promoting SOD;
Increasing collagen synthesis by stimulating growth factor IGF-1;
Reducing uncomfortable skin symptoms by stimulating FGF-7 and TGF-β1.