AC-VBE

Adding a heating agent to cosmetics can provide a comfortable warming sensation on the skin, promote blood circulation, and enhance the absorption efficiency of active ingredients. However, traditional heating agents such as capsaicin and ginger extract may cause persistent burning and strong irritation if used at high concentrations or over prolonged periods. In addition, most traditional heating agents are plant extracts, which tend to trigger skin allergic reactions. 

Against this background, ANECO has developed AC-VBE, an innovative heating agent with an improved sensory profile. While maintaining a long-lasting warming effect, AC-VBE significantly reduces skin irritation offering a milder and more efficient option for warming cosmetic formulations.

1. Rapid onset with prolonged warmth sensation

AC-VBE delivers an intense thermal sensation within approximately two minutes, lasting for several hours.

2. Low impurity content and high purity

Unlike conventional preparation methods involving halogenation followed by dehydrogenation, ANECO employs a direct one-step reaction with butanol to produce AC-VBE with minimal impurities and high purity.

3. Mild and Low-Irritation

Compared to primary warming agents like capsaicin and ginger extracts, AC-VBE delivers a gentler, longer-lasting warming sensation with significantly reduced irritation, making it suitable for a wider range of skin types.

4. Low dosage, high efficacy

AC-VBE delivers noticeable warming effects at concentrations as low as 0.05%-0.5%, exhibiting several times the thermal intensity of typical chilli extracts.

5. Synergistic effect with cooling agents

Blending with cooling agents (e.g., menthol) enhances cooling sensations and prolongs their duration.

1. Generates a warming sensation

AC-VBE activates TRPV1 receptors (capsaicin receptors) in the skin, opening calcium ion channels and depolarising nerve endings. This thermal sensation is neurosensory in nature, with no significant change in actual skin temperature.

2. Accelerates metabolism for slimming and body contouring

AC-VBE accelerates subcutaneous fat metabolism through localised heating and induces vasodilation by stimulating skin nerve endings, thereby enhancing local blood flow. When formulated into massage products, it helps alleviate muscle soreness and promotes slimming effects.

3. Enhances Absorption and Permeability

When combined with active ingredients such as retinol, AC-VBE significantly increases skin absorption rates (transdermal absorption reaching 15%-30%) . Its warming effect temporarily dilates pores and stimulates local microcirculation, further enhancing penetration efficiency.

4. Scalp Health Support

AC-VBE markedly reduces reactive oxygen species accumulation and inflammatory responses triggered by air pollution factor PM2.5. It increases synthesis of hair growth factors while inhibiting production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the “follicle killer”. This strengthens hair roots and inhibits hair loss.

Q1: What are the application scenarios for AC-VBE?

A1: Hair care products:

Used in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and styling products to impart fragrance and nourishing properties.

Shower gels and body washes:

Enhances the sensory experience by providing a warming sensation and pleasant aroma.

Firming and shaping creams:

Employed for its ability to promote blood circulation and provide a warming sensation, thereby aiding fat-burning effects.

Oral care products:

At low concentrations, VBE may serve as a flavouring agent.

Q2: What formulation requirements apply to AC-VBE?

A2: Formulation: VBE is oil-soluble and should be incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions or anhydrous products to ensure optimal stability. 

pH Range: Formulations should be maintained between pH 4 and 7.

Recommended Usage: 0.05–0.5%.