PEG-25 Moringa Glycerides is a chemical compound, alkyl glyceride, a mixture derived from PEG (PEG stands for Polyethylene glycol) from moringa oil mono- and diglycerides. The number appearing after the abbreviation PEG refers to mol of ethylene oxide and the higher this number is, the less it can penetrate the skin.
Since the PEG (Polyethylene glycol) family is very numerous and can be found in cosmetic, industrial, pharmaceutical, medical and other products, it is necessary to make an introductory statement on the subject, which is rather complex from a safety point of view because these products not only come into contact with the skin, but, as in the case of medical products, are ingested.
PEGs (polyethylene glycol) polymerise condensed ethylene oxide and water and are referred to as polyethylene glycols, but in reality they are complex chemical components, polymers bonded together. For example, plastic is polyethylene and has a hard consistency, while polyethylene combined with glycol forms a liquid. PEGylation is produced not only as etherification, but also as transesterification, which is the transformation of an alcohol by an ester. The number appearing after the abbreviation PEG refers to mol of ethylene oxide and the higher this number is, the less it can penetrate the skin.
Chemical Industrial Synthesis Process
- Glyceride Extraction. The process begins with the extraction of glycerides from Moringa Oleifera seed oil, using cold extraction or solvent extraction methods to obtain a glyceride-rich extract.
- Esterification Reaction. The extracted glycerides are then subjected to an esterification reaction with polyethylene glycol (PEG) of a specific molecular weight, in this case, PEG-25. This reaction creates an ester bond between the glycerides and PEG, resulting in PEG-25 Moringa Glycerides.
- Purification. After the esterification reaction, the product may contain impurities or by-products that need to be removed. Purification is carried out using techniques such as vacuum distillation or filtration to obtain a pure final product.
- Quality Control. PEG-25 Moringa Glycerides undergo quality control checks to verify its purity, chemical composition, and physical properties. These tests can include spectroscopic analyses, chromatographic analyses, and safety tests.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics INCI Functions
Skin conditioning agent - Emollient. Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation. In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin. The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss. In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.
Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsifiers have the property to reduce the oil/water or water/oil interfacial tension, improve emulsion stability and also directly influence the stability, sensory properties and surface tension of sunscreens by modulating their filmometric performance.
Safety
The term 'eth' refers to the ethoxylation process (reaction with ethylene oxide) after which residues of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, chemical compounds considered carcinogenic, may remain in the final product. It depends on the degree of purity resulting from the completed reaction.
Medical
Traditionally, Moringa seeds have been used to treat edema, arthritis, epilepsy and other health problems.
Phytochemical analysis found beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and polyphenols with antioxidant activity (1), lecithin with antibacterial activity (2), and the ethyl acetate fraction showed strong anti-inflammatory activity (3).
Commercial Applications
Cosmetics. Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract is recognized for its antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in creams, lotions, and other skincare products to moisturize, protect, and rejuvenate the skin.
Purifying Products. Moringa seed extract has purifying qualities and can be used in water purification products and as a natural cleansing agent in cosmetics.
Nutrition. Moringa extract can be utilized as a dietary supplement due to its rich nutritive properties.
