Description

Hibiscus Scandens Flower Extract is derived from the flowers of the Hibiscus scandens plant, known for its climbing or vining growth habit. This extract is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its potential antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties, which can improve skin health and appearance.

Chemical Composition and Structure:
The extract contains several key bioactive compounds:

Flavonoids: Such as quercetin and kaempferol, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Phenolic Acids: Including caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid, contributing to its antioxidant properties.
Essential Oils: Provide a natural fragrance and additional therapeutic benefits.
Polysaccharides: Offer moisturizing and soothing effects.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear solution or a light-colored powder, depending on the extraction method.
Odor: Mild, natural floral fragrance.
Solubility: Soluble in water, facilitating its incorporation into aqueous formulations.
Density: Generally around 1.0 g/cm³, similar to water.
pH: Typically neutral to slightly acidic.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Flowers of the Hibiscus scandens plant are collected.
Extraction: The flowers are processed to extract their bioactive compounds.
Filtration: The extract is filtered to remove impurities, resulting in a clear solution or powder.
Formulation: The filtered extract is incorporated into various cosmetic and personal care products.

Applications:

Skincare: Used in creams, lotions, and serums for its antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Hair Care: Included in shampoos and conditioners to provide conditioning and moisturizing benefits.
Personal Care Products: Found in a range of products for its skin-nourishing and soothing effects.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The extraction process should be conducted sustainably to minimize environmental impact.
Safety: Hibiscus Scandens Flower Extract is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations. Individuals with allergies to Malvaceae family plants or very sensitive skin should exercise caution.

INCI:


Adhesive agent. It is one of the methods to improve and optimise the adhesion of the formulation on the skin.

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.

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.
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