Description

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Water is a hydrosol obtained from the steam distillation of raspberry fruits (Rubus idaeus). It is used in skincare and cosmetic formulations for its hydrating, soothing, and antioxidant properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Main Components:
Water: The primary component, serving as a solvent in formulations.
Natural Extracts: Contains soluble compounds from the raspberry fruit, including polyphenols, vitamins, and organic acids.
Essential Oils: Trace amounts of essential oils from the raspberry fruit may be present, contributing to its fragrance and benefits.
Structure: The liquid is mostly water with dissolved bioactive compounds from the raspberry fruit.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Clear to light pink liquid, depending on the concentration and extraction method.
Odor: Fruity and slightly sweet, characteristic of raspberries.
Texture: Lightweight and easily absorbed by the skin.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Raspberries are harvested at their peak ripeness to ensure optimal quality.
Steam Distillation: The fruits are subjected to steam distillation, which extracts the water-soluble components and essential oils.
Filtration: The resulting hydrosol is filtered to remove any solid particles.

Applications:

Hydrating: Provides moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and softness.
Soothing: Helps calm and soothe the skin, reducing redness and irritation.
Antioxidant: Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin from free radical damage.

Safety and Environmental Considerations:

Safety: Rubus Idaeus Fruit Water is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products. Individuals with allergies to raspberries should be cautious.
Environmental Impact: The production of fruit water utilizes parts of the raspberry that might otherwise be discarded, contributing to sustainable practices and reducing waste.

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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: 84929-76-0 EC number 284-554-0