Description

Rosa centifolia Stem Extract is derived from the stems of the Rosa centifolia plant, commonly known as the Cabbage Rose or Provence Rose. This extract is valued for its beneficial properties in skincare and cosmetic products.

Botanical Information:

Scientific Name: Rosa centifolia L.
Family: Rosaceae
Common Name: Cabbage Rose, Provence Rose
Part of the Plant Used: Stems

Physical Properties:

Appearance: The stem extract can be either liquid or powdered, depending on the extraction method. It is typically light in color and may have a subtle, floral scent.
Odor: The scent is generally milder compared to flower extracts but retains some of the characteristic rose notes.

Uses:

Skincare: This extract is used for its hydrating and soothing properties. It helps improve skin texture and maintain softness and elasticity.
Cosmetics: Incorporated into creams, lotions, and serums to enhance products with its toning and nourishing properties.

Extraction Methods:

Solvent Extraction: Used to obtain a concentrated extract from the stems of the plant.
Cold Extraction: Sometimes used to preserve the active compounds present in the stems.

Applications:

Facial Products: Added to face creams and serums to provide hydrating and toning benefits.
Body Care: Included in lotions and balms to improve skin elasticity and softness.
Hair Care: Used in shampoos and treatments for its nourishing and revitalizing effects.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Cultivation of Rosa centifolia should follow sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
Safety: Generally safe for topical use. It is always advisable to check for any allergic reactions or individual sensitivities.

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: 84604-12-6 EC number 283-289-8