Description

Jasminum Officinale Flower Cera is a wax obtained from the flowers of the Jasminum officinale plant, commonly known as jasmine, belonging to the Oleaceae family. This wax is valued for its beneficial properties and is popular in various applications, particularly in the fields of cosmetics and personal care.

Chemical Composition and Structure

The chemical composition of Jasminum Officinale Flower Cera includes a variety of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes, saponins, and wax esters. 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 wax esters are long-chain fatty acid and alcohol esters.

Physical Properties

Jasminum Officinale Flower Cera typically appears as a solid, pale yellow to light brown substance with a characteristic and intense floral fragrance. It has a smooth, waxy texture and is insoluble in water but soluble in oils and organic solvents.

Production Process

The production of Jasminum Officinale Flower Cera 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
Extraction: the cleaned flowers are subjected to an extraction process, typically using organic solvents, to obtain the wax
Filtration: the extracted wax is filtered to remove any remaining solid residues and impurities
Concentration and Solidification: the wax is concentrated and allowed to solidify
Packaging: the final product is packaged under controlled conditions to ensure stability and purity.

Applications

Cosmetics: in the cosmetics industry, Jasminum Officinale Flower Cera is valued for its emollient, soothing, and aromatic properties. It is commonly included in formulations of lip balms, creams, lotions, and solid perfumes

Personal Care: beyond cosmetics, Jasminum Officinale Flower Cera can also be used in personal care products such as hair care products, body butters, and massage bars for its nourishing and protective properties

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Environmental Impact: the production of Jasminum Officinale Flower Cera generally has a low environmental impact, especially when sustainable harvesting practices are employed. The use of natural solvents minimizes the release of harmful chemicals into the environment

Safety: Jasminum Officinale Flower Cera is considered safe for topical use in the concentrations typically employed in consumer products. However, it is essential to ensure that the wax 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.

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