Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Nanga ® Succinic acid
Powder 100 g
Suitable for food and cosmetic applications
Succinic acid is a valuable raw material extracted from amber - the only gemstone of natural origin. This unique substance has a wide range of applications in various fields, from medicine to cosmetics and many others.
Succinic acid is one of the key ingredients extracted from amber, which is a fossil resin that has mineralized over millennia. Amber, known for its beautiful golden-brown color, contains carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and sulfur in its chemical composition. Its largest deposits are located in the Kaliningrad region of Russia, although Pomerania in Poland is a leading area, with rich deposits also found in other regions.
Amber contains about 8% succinic acid, making it the main source of this substance. However, succinic acid can also be found in various products, including apple cider vinegar, honey, and dry white wine.
Traditional use
This ingredient is widely used in medicine and cosmetics. In medicine, succinic acid is used in traditional methods to relieve various types of pain and support skin health. In cosmetics, it is often added to skin and hair care products due to its benefits in nourishing and moisturizing the skin, as well as improving its appearance.
What is succinic acid?
Succinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that is mainly used in medicine and cosmetics. Its use in recipes for care products is an innovative step, although the beneficial properties of amber have been known since ancient times.
It is popular in folk medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including circulatory problems. Although amber cannot be used directly for medicinal purposes in its stone form, it is often processed and used in the form of tinctures, extracts, oils, and powders.
Properties of succinic acid
Succinic acid is known for a number of properties that are associated with potential health benefits.
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Anti-cancer properties: Studies have shown that succinic acid salts can concentrate in cancerous tissues, leading to tumor growth arrest and even cancer cell destruction. This inhibits the development of cancerous tumors.
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Treatment of circulatory system diseases: Succinic acid has shown beneficial effects in the treatment of various circulatory system diseases and varicose veins.
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Supporting the digestive system: It is successfully used in the treatment of liver cirrhosis and other diseases of the digestive system.
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Metabolism Stimulation: Succinic acid can improve metabolic processes in the body, helping it function more efficiently.
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Improves toxin elimination: It can stimulate kidney and liver function, making it easier to eliminate toxins from the body.
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Stopping inflammatory processes: Succinic acid is also associated with the ability to block inflammatory processes in the body.
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Treatment of respiratory diseases: It is considered possible to treat bronchial asthma and other respiratory diseases with the use of succinic acid.
The benefits of succinic acid for the skin
Succinic acid is a raw material that has become an indispensable part of the cosmetic industry. Cosmetic manufacturers include it in their various cosmetic formulas. This interest in amber extract is due to the many benefits it offers for the skin of the face, body and hair.
For mature skin with wrinkles, age spots and dry skin, succinic acid is extremely beneficial. It is a rich source of vitamin E, which helps in the regeneration and repair of skin cells. This improves the texture and elasticity of the skin.
As a powerful antioxidant, succinic acid helps fight free radicals that cause skin aging. It strengthens the skin, making it more resistant to the harmful effects of the environment and resistant to the appearance of wrinkles.
This ingredient also soothes skin irritations, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to even out skin tone, reduce pigmentation spots and discolorations.
The properties of succinic acid are similar to those of AHA and BHA acids, which help exfoliate the skin. Thus, cosmetic products containing succinic acid gently remove dead cells, leaving the skin firmer, more elastic and radiant, which shines with a youthful appearance again.
The benefits of succinic acid for hair
Succinic acid is an important component in hair and scalp care products, with shampoos and hair lotions often enriched with it. These products with succinic acid have numerous beneficial effects on hair.
Various preparations with succinic acid act on several levels - they not only regenerate and nourish the hair, but also moisturize it and make it smooth. One of their most important properties is that they make it easier to comb the hair.
What’s more interesting is that succinic acid stimulates hair growth from the roots. This means that it helps hair grow faster and healthier. For people struggling with hair loss, this is an especially important property. Therefore, hair growth preparations include succinic acid in their formulas to help people regain the density and health of their hair.
These properties make succinic acid an important ingredient in hair care products, as they not only improve the appearance of hair, but also care for its health and growth.
Ingredients: Succinic acid.
Recommendations for use: Suitable for food and cosmetic applications.
Storage : In a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children!
Expiration and batch : Marked on the packaging.
Manufacturer : Nanga, Poland
