Description

Linum usitatissimum seed flour is a product obtained from the seedling of the same name.

What it is used for and where
Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) is an important industrial crop from which seeds, oils and fibres are obtained.
The seeds contain interesting antioxidant components such as phenylpropanoid compounds, vanillic acid, vanillin, carmaric acid, ferulic acid and are the richest source of alpha-linolenic acid as well as an excellent source of dietary fibre.

Cosmetics
Abrasive agent. It contains abrasive particles to remove stains or biofilm that accumulate on the stratum corneum or teeth. Baking soda, kieselguhr, silica and many others have abrasive properties. Peeling or exfoliating products used in dermatology or cosmetic applications contain abrasive agents in the form of synthetic microspheres, however these microspheres or abrasive particles are not biodegradable and create pollution in aquatic ecosystems.

Absorbent. Absorbs substances dispersed or dissolved in aqueous solutions, water/oil, oil/water.

Bulking agent. It regulates the water content, dilutes other solids, can increase the volume of a product for better flow, acts as a buffer against organic acids, helps to keep the pH of the mixture within a certain level.

Surfactant - Suspending agent. Cosmetic or pharmaceutical suspensions are known to be thermodynamically unstable and it is therefore essential to include in the formulation a suspending agent capable of dispersing any sedimented particulates and reducing the rate of sedimentation. The presence of this agent increases the consistency of the suspension medium and exerts a protective colloidal action with a surfactant action.
Synonyms: EC number 232-278-6

CAS: 8001-26-1