PongaShield

PongaShield

Natural UV Defense and SPF Booster from Pongamia

PongaShield is a highly concentrated Pongamia (Millettia pinnata) extract rich in Pongamol, a naturally occurring antioxidant recognized for its ability to absorb UVA radiation. This multifunctional botanical helps defend skin against photoaging, oxidative stress, and environmental aggressors while enhancing the performance of sunscreen formulations. As consumers increasingly seek naturally derived sun care ingredients, PongaShield provides formulators with an effective botanical solution for mineral sunscreens, daily moisturizers, and anti-aging skincare.

INCI
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Contenido bioactivo
95% Pongamol by HPLC
Forma del producto
Powder
Origen
Native to Eastern and tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific islands
Certificación
Fair for Life

Market Trend: Demand for Natural Sunscreen Alternatives

With increasing concerns over chemical UV filters, consumers are turning to natural solutions. Pongamia pinnata (also known as Millettia pinnata or Karanja) provides UV protection and serves as a natural SPF booster. It is now widely incorporated into sunscreens and day creams, aligning with the growing market for plant-based skincare solutions.

Botanical Profile

A perennial oleaginous legume with nitrogen-fixing capability and diverse medicinal properties. It is a renewable and widely available source with Fair for Life certification, ensuring responsible economic, social, and environmental practices. Native to Eastern and tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific islands.

Pongamia Extract is a well-known natural UVA absorber and SPF booster

Key uses include potent natural antioxidant activity, protection against UV-induced skin damage, traditional treatment for skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo), wound healing, and anti-inflammatory activity.

Aplicaciones

  • Mineral sunscreens
  • Daily moisturizers with UV support
  • Anti-aging skincare
  • Sun care hybrids

Beneficios

Natural UVA absorber & SPF booster

Filters harmful radiation, reduces photoaging, and boosts the efficacy of mineral sun filters.

Environmental defense

Protects the cellular matrix from oxidative and environmental stress.

SPF enhancement

Boosts the efficacy of mineral sun filters in sunscreen and day-cream formulas.

Antibacterial & anti-inflammatory

Useful in skincare formulations targeting stressed or compromised skin.

Dental hygiene

Pongamol is also recognized for helping prevent dental fouling in oral-care applications.

Traditional skin support

Historically used for skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo, with wound-healing properties.

  • Dosage: 1% SPF booster. Formulation guidelines: soluble in oil and ethyl acetate.

Descargas

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Siguiente paso

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