Description

Echinacea purpurea callus culture extract is a biotechnologically derived extract obtained from the cultured callus cells of the Echinacea purpurea plant, belonging to the Asteraceae family. This extract is highly valued for its regenerative, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a key ingredient in advanced skincare and cosmetic formulations.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE

Chemically, Echinacea purpurea callus culture extract contains:

Phenolic Compounds: such as cichoric acid, which provide antioxidant and skin-protecting benefits.
Polysaccharides: offering hydrating and soothing properties.
Peptides and Growth Factors: essential for cellular repair and skin regeneration.
Alkamides and Flavonoids: which contribute to the extract’s anti-inflammatory and protective effects.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: a clear to slightly cloudy liquid, depending on the concentration and processing method.
Odor: minimal to no odor, depending on the purity of the extract.
Solubility: fully soluble in water, making it suitable for incorporation into a variety of water-based formulations.
Density: similar to water, with slight variations depending on the concentration of active compounds.

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Callus Induction: callus tissue is induced from Echinacea purpurea cells under controlled laboratory conditions.
Cell Culture and Growth: the callus cells are cultured and grown in a nutrient-rich medium to promote the proliferation of active compounds.
Extraction: the active compounds are extracted from the cultured cells using methods such as solvent extraction or cold pressing.
Filtration and Purification: the extract is filtered to remove impurities and ensure a high-quality, bioactive product.
Packaging and Storage: the extract is packaged in airtight containers and stored in a cool, dry place to maintain its potency and stability.

APPLICATIONS

Cosmetics: used in advanced skincare formulations for its regenerative, anti-aging, and soothing properties.
Skin Care: included in serums, creams, and masks to enhance skin repair, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress.
Anti-Aging: utilized in products targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity due to its regenerative effects.
Post-Treatment Care: incorporated into formulations designed for use after dermatological treatments to promote healing and reduce irritation.
Dermatology: explored for its potential in treating various skin conditions due to its anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Sustainability: the production of Echinacea purpurea callus culture extract is sustainable, as it relies on cell culture technology, reducing the need for large-scale plant harvesting.
Toxicity: the extract is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products when used appropriately.
Allergenicity: as with all plant-based ingredients, individual reactions of intolerance or allergy cannot be excluded, although the controlled production process may reduce allergenic potential.

INCI


Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.

Hair conditioning agent. A significant number of ingredients with specific and targeted purposes may co-exist in hair shampoo formulations: cleansers, conditioners, thickeners, matting agents, sequestering agents, fragrances, preservatives, special additives. However, the indispensable ingredients are the cleansers and conditioners as they are necessary and sufficient for hair cleansing and manageability. The others act as commercial and non-essential auxiliaries such as: appearance, fragrance, colouring, etc. Hair conditioning agents have the task of increasing shine, manageability and volume, and reducing static electricity, especially after treatments such as colouring, ironing, waving, drying and brushing. They are, in practice, dispersants that may contain cationic surfactants, thickeners, emollients, polymers. The typology of hair conditioning agents includes: intensive conditioners, instant conditioners, thickening conditioners, drying conditioners. They can perform their task generally accompanied by other different ingredients.

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.

Skin protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.
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CAS: 90028-20-9 EC number 289-808-4