Description

Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment is an extract obtained by fermenting the Equisetum arvense plant, commonly known as horsetail, with Bacillus bacteria. This extract is valued for its beneficial properties, making it popular in various applications, particularly in the fields of cosmetics, personal care, and herbal medicine.

Chemical Composition and Structure

The chemical composition of Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment includes a variety of bioactive compounds produced during fermentation, such as peptides, amino acids, enzymes, flavonoids, phenolic acids, saponins, silica, potassium, and magnesium. These compounds vary in structure: peptides and amino acids have complex organic structures, enzymes are proteins with catalytic functions, flavonoids and phenolic acids have phenolic structures, and silica is a mineral known for its strengthening properties.

Physical Properties

Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment typically appears as a clear to light yellow liquid, with a mild, slightly fermented scent. It has a watery texture and is easily absorbed by the skin. The extract is completely soluble in other aqueous solutions.

Production Process

The production of Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment involves several steps:

Harvesting and Selection: the Equisetum arvense plant is harvested and selected for quality
Cleaning: the harvested plant material is thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt and contaminants
Fermentation: the cleaned plant material is combined with Bacillus bacteria and allowed to ferment under controlled conditions, promoting the production of bioactive compounds
Extraction: the fermented mixture is subjected to an extraction process, typically using water or a water-based solvent, to obtain the extract
Filtration: the extracted liquid is filtered to remove any remaining solid residues and impurities
Concentration (optional): in some processes, the extract may be concentrated to enhance the potency of the active ingredients
Sterilization: the final product is sterilized to ensure microbiological safety.

Applications

Medicine: Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat various conditions such as skin inflammations, infections, and to promote overall health

Cosmetics: in the cosmetics industry, Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment is valued for its soothing, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties. It is commonly included in formulations of facial creams, serums, lotions, and masks

Herbal Medicine: Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment is used in herbal medicine for its potential health benefits, including supporting skin health, reducing inflammation, and promoting hair growth

Personal Care: beyond medical and cosmetic applications, Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment can also be used in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, and body sprays for its hydrating and nourishing properties

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Environmental Impact: the production of Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment generally has a low environmental impact, especially when sustainable harvesting practices are employed. The fermentation process is environmentally friendly and minimizes the release of harmful chemicals

Safety: Bacillus/Equisetum Arvense Extract Ferment is considered safe for topical use in the concentrations typically employed in consumer products. However, it is essential to ensure that the extract is free from contaminants and pathogens. Allergic reactions are rare but cannot be excluded

INCI


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.

Humectant. Hygroscopic compound used to minimise water loss in the skin and to prevent it from drying out by facilitating faster and greater absorption of water into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial of the three layers that make up human skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) and is the layer that maintains hydration in all three layers. In turn, the epidermis is composed of five layers: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.

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.
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