Description

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract is derived from the fruit of the peach tree (Prunus persica). Known for its sweet and juicy flavor, the peach fruit is also valued in cosmetics for its skin-loving benefits. This extract is used in a variety of cosmetic and skincare products for its moisturizing, soothing, and antioxidant properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure

Key Components: Rich in vitamins (such as vitamins A, C, and E), antioxidants, and natural sugars.
Vitamins: Vitamin C and E are known for their antioxidant properties, which help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Antioxidants: Help combat free radicals and support skin health.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Usually a light to dark orange or yellow liquid or powder.
Odor: Sweet, fruity aroma characteristic of peaches.
Texture: Can vary from a powdery texture to a smooth, liquid consistency.

Production Process

Harvesting: Peaches are harvested when ripe.
Extraction: The fruit is processed to extract the juice or other beneficial compounds.
Filtration: The extract is filtered to remove solids and ensure a purified ingredient.

Applications

Cosmetics: Used in various skincare products such as creams, serums, and masks.
Skincare: Enhances hydration, improves skin texture, and provides a youthful glow.
Haircare: Added to shampoos and conditioners to nourish and moisturize the hair.

Cosmetic Benefits

Moisturizing: Natural sugars and vitamins help hydrate and smooth the skin.
Antioxidant: Protects the skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage.
Soothing: Calms and reduces skin irritation, leaving the skin feeling refreshed.

Safety

This ingredient is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. Individuals with allergies to peaches or those with sensitive skin should be cautious.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Sustainability: Ensure that peach fruit is sourced from responsible and sustainable farming practices.
Regulation: Must comply with cosmetic ingredient regulations to ensure safety and efficacy.

INCI:


Cleansing agent. Ingredient that cleanses skin without exploiting the surface-active properties that produce a lowering of the surface tension of the stratum corneum.

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.

Moisturizing. This ingredient is responsible for preventing the evaporation of moisture from the skin and improving cellular activity. When exposed to cold or hot air currents, the skin absorbs water from its inner layer to compensate for the evaporated water. If the draught phenomenon persists, the stratum corneum is dry and, if at all, damaged.

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: 84012-34-0 EC number 281-678-7