Description

Rosa centifolia Bud Extract is derived from the buds of the Rosa centifolia plant, also known as the Cabbage Rose or Provence Rose. This extract is sought after for its beneficial properties in skincare and cosmetic formulations.

Botanical Information:

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

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically presented as a liquid or powdered extract, with a light color and a subtle, floral fragrance.
Odor: The extract has a delicate, rose-like scent, characteristic of the Cabbage Rose.

Uses:

Skincare: Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, Rosa centifolia Bud Extract helps to calm irritated skin and reduce redness. It also provides moisturizing and skin-softening benefits.
Cosmetics: Included in products such as serums, creams, and masks to enhance skin hydration, promote a youthful appearance, and add a pleasant fragrance.

Extraction Methods:

Solvent Extraction: Commonly used to obtain a concentrated form of the extract from the buds.
Cold Extraction: Sometimes used to maintain the integrity of sensitive compounds within the buds.

Applications:

Facial Products: Used in facial cleansers, moisturizers, and serums to offer calming and hydrating effects.
Body Care: Included in body lotions and creams for its soothing and nourishing properties.
Hair Care: May be added to shampoos and conditioners for its potential revitalizing effects.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable cultivation practices should be followed to minimize ecological impact.
Safety: Generally safe for topical use. It is advisable to check for any allergic reactions or individual sensitivities before use.

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