Description

Lactobacillus/Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract Ferment Filtrate are obtained through the fermentation of Opuntia ficus-indica extract by Lactobacillus bacteria. This process enhances the bioactivity of the extract, offering advanced benefits in skincare and cosmetic formulations.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Fermented Polysaccharides: Improved bioavailability of mucilages and polysaccharides from Opuntia ficus-indica, which provide moisturizing and soothing properties.
Lactic Acid: Produced during fermentation, contributes to exfoliation and skin renewal.
Vitamins: Includes Vitamin C and Vitamin E, providing antioxidant protection and supporting skin health.
Flavonoids and Phenolic Compounds: Enhanced antioxidant effects due to fermentation.
Amino Acids: Support skin repair and regeneration.
Minerals: Contains magnesium, calcium, and potassium, beneficial for skin nourishment.
The fermentation process with Lactobacillus enhances the effectiveness of the Opuntia ficus-indica extract, making it more beneficial for skin care.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a light to dark yellow or brown liquid, depending on the fermentation process.
Odor: Mild, with a subtle fermented and vegetal scent.
Texture: Light and slightly viscous, easily absorbed by the skin.

Production Process:

The production of Lactobacillus/Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract Ferment Filtrates involves:

Extraction: Obtaining the raw extract from the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus.
Fermentation: Fermenting the extract with Lactobacillus bacteria to enhance its bioactivity.
Filtration: Removing bacterial residues to obtain a pure filtrate.
Purification: Ensuring the filtrate is free from impurities and contaminants.
Formulation: Incorporating the ferment filtrate into cosmetic and skincare products.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in toners, serums, and creams for its enhanced moisturizing, exfoliating, and rejuvenating properties.
Personal Care Products: Added to lotions and treatments to improve skin texture and hydration.
Medical: May be included in therapeutic formulations for its advanced therapeutic effects.
Food: Not commonly used in food products.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Lactobacillus/Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract Ferment Filtrates are generally regarded as safe for topical application. However, like all fermented extracts, they should be used according to established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. Individuals with allergies or sensitive skin should exercise caution. It is important to ensure that the extract is sustainably sourced and free from harmful chemicals.

INCI Functions:


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.

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.

Skin protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.
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