Active skincare ingredients

Sophora Root Extract/Matrine

Sophora Root Extract, derived from the roots of Sophora flavescens (a key Traditional Chinese Medicine herb), is highly standardized for the quinolizidine alkaloids Matrine and Oxymatrine. This potent active complex provides exceptional efficacy in skincare, primarily through powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, strong anti-acne and broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, and proven benefits for anti-allergic and irritation relief. It is an ideal, high-performance active for formulations targeting acne, eczema, chronic redness, and sensitive, reactive skin conditions.

Product Name:

Sophora Root Extract/Matrine

Extraction Source:

This product is extracted from the dried roots of the leguminous plant Sophora flavescens.

Product Specifications:

10:1, 30:1; Matrine 4%-98%; Oxymatrine 98%

Product Characteristics:

Products with low content are brownish-yellow powders, while matrine and oxymatrine products are white crystalline powders.

CAS NO:

519-02-8

Molecular formula:

C15H24N20

Main Components:

Matrine, oxymatrine (sophoridine), etc.

Original Material Origin:

Produced in various regions

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light, and avoid high temperatures.

Packaging:

1kg/aluminum foil bag, 25kg/cardboard drum (inner with double-layer plastic bag, outer with cardboard drum).

Shelf Life:

Two years

Direct Factory Supply

Source directly from manufacturer. Zero middlemen margin, guaranteed bulk competitive pricing.

Flexible OEM/ODM

Custom specifications for purity, solvent, and formulation tailored to your requirements.

Stable Supply Chain

Large-scale production lines ensure stable lot-to-lot quality and reliable worldwide delivery.

Strict QA & Certs

ISO, Halal, Kosher, and SC certified manufacturing with batch COA test reports.

The Ultimate 100% Farnesol-Free Sophora Root Extract: Custom-Engineered for Extremely Sensitive Skin & Zero Sensitization

Clinically proven to reduce skin sensitivity markers by 40% within 48 hours, while delivering high-potency Matrine and Oxymatrine alkaloids to neutralize chronic inflammation, inhibit C. acnes proliferation, and restore barrier equilibrium with zero risk of irritation or rebound.

In the advanced landscape of clinical blemish management and anti-redness dermatological care, delivering professional-grade antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory suppression without triggering the surface inflammatory responses associated with synthetic actives is the ultimate formulation challenge. As a specialized high-purity cosmetic active ingredient manufacturer established in 2008, Shaanxi Huatai Bio-Fine Chemicals Co. delivers a premium Sophora Root Extract rigorously engineered to completely remove residual impurities and volatile allergens. Built to be 100% farnesol-free, it establishes a flawless safety profile that eradicates the risk of ingredient-induced sensitization. By functioning as a high-potency, alkaloid-rich botanical modulator, this ultra-pure extract provides professional-grade inflammatory suppression, broad-spectrum microbial defense, and intensive structural revitalizing for even the most hyper-reactive, compromised skin.

Unlocking Unmatched Business Value

For Global OEM/ODM Innovators: Achieve ultimate formulation elegance and versatility. Our high-purity Sophora Root Extract is engineered for superior water and hydro-glycol solubility, ensuring seamless integration into your high-performance delivery systems, including aqueous clarifying serums, soothing toners, and intensive post-procedure balms. It offers exceptional stability across a wide pH range (4.5 – 7.0), ensuring your R&D teams can deliver consistent, reliable performance across complex multi-active formulations without compromising viscosity, clarity, or sensory elegance. Its refined, odorless, and color-neutral profile guarantees it will never interfere with your brand’s signature product aesthetics.

For High-End Beauty Brands: Elevate your market positioning and clinical claims. This ultra-pure, standardized bioactive is the signature choice for strict “Clean Beauty” mandates and highly tolerable “SOS Emergency Repair” formulations. Empower your brand to market “Professional-Grade Anti-Inflammatory Defense,” “Targeted Blemish Purification,” and “Botanical Barrier Resilience” without the risks linked to harsh synthetic biocides or aggressive exfoliating acids. Capture the fierce loyalty of consumers demanding highly potent, non-sensitizing clinical solutions that deliver flawless skin uniformity, profound redness reduction, and essential everyday structural safety.

Product Overview & Core Specifications

  • Appearance: Refined, high-purity active powder (optimized for aesthetic integration)

  • Active Content: Standardized to ≥ 95.0% Matrine + Oxymatrine profile (HPLC verified for maximum anti-inflammatory and microbial suppression power)

  • Heavy Metals: < 10 ppm

  • Arsenic: < 1 ppm

  • Recommended Dosage: 0.1% – 1.0% (Highly potent for targeted acne-control and redness reduction)

  • pH Stability: Highly stable across the optimal pH range of 4.5 – 7.0

  • Processing Guidelines: Water/Hydro-glycol soluble. Readily dissolves into the aqueous phase of formulations at ambient temperatures. Compatible with most cosmetic systems, including BHA, Niacinamide, and soothing peptides.

Ready-to-Use Solutions: The Golden Synergies

Provide your R&D laboratory with an instant blueprint for market success. Our Sophora Root Extract acts as a supreme biological purification and calming engine, protecting and amplifying the restorative efficacy of companion actives:

  • Sophora + Salicylic Acid: The ultimate “Clarifying & Soothing” matrix. Combines the targeted NF-kB pathway inhibition of Sophora alkaloids with the pore-clearing power of Salicylic Acid to rapidly resolve breakout-associated inflammation and prevent the dryness or “over-striping” common in traditional acne treatments.

  • Sophora + Panthenol: A comprehensive “SOS Barrier Rescue” and calming system. Panthenol floods the stratum corneum with deep, targeted hydration, creating a healthy, non-reactive environment that allows Sophora alkaloids to penetrate deeply and neutralize inflammatory mediators without triggering tightness or reactivity.

  • Sophora + Ceramide NP: The absolute structural longevity and “Clean Beauty Defense” complex. While Sophora Root Extract works fundamentally from within to neutralize pathogens and suppress inflammatory cytokines, Ceramide NP safely and physically rebuilds the skin’s depleted lipid cement on the surface, ensuring a resilient, calm, and perfectly defended skin barrier.

Uncompromising Quality Assurance

Formulate with absolute regulatory confidence. We strictly adhere to global cosmetic safety benchmarks, ensuring our active ingredients pass the most stringent toxicological assessments. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility operates under the highest global standards, fully certified by:

  • ISO9001

  • ISO22000

  • COSMOS

  • HALAL

  • IQNET

Every batch is supported by a comprehensive technical dossier to streamline your global compliance, supply chain transparency, and regulatory filing processes.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

QuestionAnswer
What is Sophora Root Extract Matrine and what are its primary benefits in skincare?Sophora Root Extract is a potent botanical active highly concentrated in matrine and oxymatrine. It effectively targets acne causing bacteria, reduces skin inflammation, and balances sebum production. Shaanxi Huatai manufactures high purity Sophora Root Extract to help cosmetic brands develop advanced anti acne, soothing, and repairing formulations.
What is the purity specification and appearance of your Sophora Root Extract raw material?Quality and consistency are our top priorities for B2B procurement. Shaanxi Huatai supplies cosmetic grade Sophora Root Extract standardized to high active matrine levels. Our bulk product appears as a fine brownish yellow to white powder, ensuring maximum biological activity, safety, and stable formulation for your high end cosmetic lines.
Is your Sophora Root Extract Matrine water soluble and how should it be formulated?Yes our Sophora Root Extract exhibits excellent water solubility. The technical formulation team at Shaanxi Huatai recommends dissolving it directly in the aqueous phase of your cosmetic toners, anti acne serums, and purifying lotions during processing to ensure a highly stable and homogeneous final product.
What is the recommended usage rate for Sophora Root Extract in cosmetic manufacturing?For daily purifying toners, blemish control serums, and skin soothing lotions, the recommended usage rate typically ranges from 0.5 to 2.0 percent depending on the specific product application. The technical formulation experts at Shaanxi Huatai can provide precise dosage guidelines tailored to your commercial project requirements.
Why is Sophora Root Extract widely favored for acne prone and sensitive skin formulations?Sophora Root Extract contains powerful natural antibacterial and anti inflammatory alkaloids. These natural compounds help clear congested pores and calm reactive skin without the irritation often caused by harsh synthetic chemicals. Shaanxi Huatai provides high purity active ingredients ideal for crafting safe highly effective products for problematic skin types.
Can Sophora Root Extract be combined with other active ingredients like Salicylic Acid or Niacinamide?Absolutely. Sophora Root Extract works synergistically with a wide range of clarifying and soothing actives. The formulation team at Shaanxi Huatai frequently assists global clients in combining our Sophora Root Extract with Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, or Centella Asiatica to create comprehensive multi pathway purifying and blemish control complexes.
Do you provide the Certificate of Analysis COA and MSDS for wholesale bulk orders?Absolute regulatory compliance and strict quality control are our core manufacturing standards. Shaanxi Huatai provides comprehensive batch specific documentation for every wholesale shipment globally including the Certificate of Analysis COA, Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS, and detailed purity testing reports.
What is your Minimum Order Quantity MOQ and are testing samples available for cosmetic labs?To support independent cosmetic formulation labs and large scale commercial manufacturing facilities alike, Shaanxi Huatai offers a highly accessible MOQ starting at just 1kg. We also gladly provide 10g to 50g free testing samples so your research team can thoroughly evaluate formulation compatibility before ordering in bulk.

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