Description

Prunus Mume Branch/Bud/Leaf/Twig Water is a hydrosol derived from various parts of the Prunus mume plant, including branches, buds, leaves, and twigs. This water is known for its soothing, hydrating, and skin-conditioning properties, often utilized in cosmetic formulations for its beneficial effects on the skin.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Main Components: This water contains a blend of phytochemicals, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and essential oils, extracted from the different parts of the Prunus mume plant. These components contribute to its skin-soothing and conditioning properties.
Structure: Typically appears as a clear to slightly cloudy liquid, with a characteristic mild aroma derived from the plant material.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Clear or slightly turbid liquid.
Solubility: Water-soluble, making it easy to incorporate into a wide range of cosmetic formulations.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Plant material, including branches, buds, leaves, and twigs of Prunus mume, is collected.
Distillation: The collected plant material undergoes steam distillation or hydro-distillation to extract the essential components and create the hydrosol.
Formulation: The resulting water is used as a primary ingredient or additive in cosmetic products, contributing to hydration and skin conditioning.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in facial sprays, toners, and moisturizers to hydrate and soothe the skin. It is also incorporated into products aimed at calming and revitalizing the skin.
Skin Care: Beneficial for sensitive or irritated skin, providing hydration and a refreshing effect. It can also help balance and tone the skin.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The production should be managed with sustainability in mind, ensuring responsible sourcing and minimizing environmental impact. Use of renewable resources and waste management practices is encouraged.
Safety: Generally regarded as safe for topical use. However, it is important to adhere to established guidelines to prevent potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. Individuals with sensitive skin or allergies should perform a patch test or consult a dermatologist if needed.

INCI Functions:


Humectant. Hygroscopic compound used to minimise water loss in the skin and to prevent it from drying out by facilitating faster and greater absorption of water into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial of the three layers that make up human skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) and is the layer that maintains hydration in all three layers. In turn, the epidermis is composed of five layers: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.
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