Description

Pelargonium Graveolens Extract is derived from various parts of the Pelargonium graveolens plant, commonly known as Geranium. This extract is valued in cosmetics and skincare for its soothing, astringent, and antioxidant properties. It is appreciated for its beneficial effects on the skin and its distinctive floral fragrance.

Chemical Composition and Structure:
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract contains several key compounds, including:

Essential Oils: Such as geraniol, citronellol, and linalool, which give the extract its characteristic floral aroma and offer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Flavonoids: Including quercetin and kaempferol, which provide antioxidant benefits and help protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Tannins: Contributing to the extract’s astringent properties, which can help tighten and tone the skin.
Phenolic Compounds: Such as caffeic acid, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

These components have complex molecular structures, including aromatic rings for essential oils and phenolic structures for flavonoids and tannins.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a liquid with a color ranging from light yellow to amber, depending on concentration and extraction method.
Odor: Exhibits a pleasant, floral fragrance characteristic of geraniums.
Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol; generally insoluble in oils.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Various parts of the Pelargonium graveolens plant are collected.
Extraction: The plant materials are processed to extract active compounds, using methods such as steam distillation for essential oils or solvent extraction for a broader spectrum of compounds.
Purification: The extracted liquid is purified to remove impurities and concentrate beneficial components, typically through filtration and refining.
Formulation: The purified extract is incorporated into various cosmetic and skincare products, including creams, serums, and toners.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in facial creams, serums, masks, and toners for its soothing, astringent, and antioxidant properties.
Skincare: Beneficial for calming irritation, toning the skin, and providing antioxidant protection.
Haircare: May be included in hair products to help balance and condition the scalp.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The impact of harvesting and extracting Pelargonium Graveolens Extract can vary. Sustainable practices are important to minimize environmental effects.
Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. Individuals with allergies to plants in the Geraniaceae family should exercise caution.

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Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

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: 90082-51-2 EC number 290-140-0