Paeonia Suffruticosa Seed Oil is a product of natural origin obtained from the seeds of the plant Paeonia suffruticosa, belonging to the botanical family Paeoniaceae.
The name describes the structure of the ingredient:
- "Paeonia Suffruticosa" is the scientific name for the plant commonly known as tree peony or moutan peony.
- "Seed Oil" indicates that the product is an oil obtained from the seeds of the plant. The oil contains various beneficial compounds like fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Description of raw materials used in production and their functions.
- Paeonia Suffruticosa seeds. The seeds come from the Paeonia Suffruticosa plant, often referred to as tree peony. This plant is valued for its beneficial properties, and the oil extracted from its seeds is known for its emollient and moisturizing qualities.
- Solvents and extracting agents. Used to extract the oil from the Paeonia Suffruticosa seeds.
Step-by-step summary of industrial extraction process.
- Seed harvesting. Paeonia Suffruticosa seeds are harvested from the plant.
- Cleaning and preparation. The seeds are cleaned and prepared for extraction.
- Oil extraction. The oil is extracted from the seeds through processes like cold pressing or using solvents.
- Refining. The extracted oil is purified and refined to remove any impurities.
What it is for and where
Cosmetics
Medical
Phytochemical analysis of Paeonia Suffruticosa revealed some interesting components useful for human health: glucosides that can improve renal activity (1), active compounds with antitumor activity (2)
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Paeonia Suffruticosa has a long history of use in TCM, where the oil derived from its seeds can be used to treat various disorders (3).
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.
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
Commercial Application
Cosmetics and Personal Care. Paeonia Suffruticosa Seed Oil is used in skin care products due to its moisturizing and anti-aging properties. It may help improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles.
Aromatherapy. The oil might be utilized in aromatherapy for its purported relaxing and invigorating properties.
