Description

Jasminum Officinale Flower refers to the flowers of the Jasminum officinale plant, commonly known as jasmine, belonging to the Oleaceae family. These flowers are valued for their aromatic properties and beneficial compounds, making them popular in various applications, particularly in the fields of cosmetics, personal care, and herbal medicine.

Chemical Composition and Structure

The chemical composition of Jasminum Officinale Flower includes a variety of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes, saponins, and essential oils. These compounds vary in structure: flavonoids and phenolic acids have complex phenolic structures, terpenes are hydrocarbons with cyclic structures, saponins are glycosides with foaming properties, and essential oils are complex mixtures of various aromatic compounds.

Physical Properties

Jasminum Officinale Flower is typically characterized by its white, star-shaped blossoms with an intense and characteristic floral fragrance. The flowers are delicate and are used fresh or dried in various formulations.

Production Process

The processing of Jasminum Officinale Flower involves several steps:

Harvesting and Selection: the flowers of the Jasminum officinale plant are harvested and selected for quality
Cleaning: the harvested flowers are thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt and contaminants
Drying (optional): the flowers can be dried for preservation or further processing
Extraction (optional): the flowers can be subjected to an extraction process to obtain essential oils or extracts
Packaging: the final product, whether fresh or dried, is packaged under controlled conditions to ensure stability and purity.

Applications

Medicine: Jasminum Officinale Flowers are known for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. They are used in traditional medicine to treat various conditions such as skin inflammations, infections, and to promote overall health

Cosmetics: in the cosmetics industry, Jasminum Officinale Flowers are valued for their soothing, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties. They are commonly included in formulations of facial creams, serums, lotions, and perfumes

Herbal Medicine: Jasminum Officinale Flowers are used in herbal medicine for their potential health benefits, including supporting skin health and reducing inflammation

Personal Care: beyond medical and cosmetic applications, Jasminum Officinale Flowers can also be used in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, and body oils for their nourishing and aromatic properties

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Environmental Impact: the cultivation and processing of Jasminum Officinale Flowers generally have a low environmental impact, especially when sustainable harvesting practices are employed. The use of natural solvents and steam distillation for extracts minimizes the release of harmful chemicals into the environment

Safety: Jasminum Officinale Flowers are considered safe for topical use in the concentrations typically employed in consumer products. However, it is essential to ensure that the flowers and any derived products are free from contaminants and pathogens. Allergic reactions are rare but cannot be excluded

INCI


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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CAS: 90045-94-6 EC number 289-960-1