Description

Brassica Oleracea Italica Vesicles are derived from the vesicular structures of the broccoli plant (Brassica oleracea var. italica). These vesicles are small, membrane-bound structures that contain a concentrated form of the plant’s beneficial compounds. They are used in skincare and cosmetic formulations for their potential to deliver active ingredients effectively.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Vitamins: Contains vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
Minerals: Includes essential minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Phytochemicals: Rich in flavonoids, carotenoids, and glucosinolates.
Fatty Acids: Provides essential fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically found as a suspension or concentrate that appears greenish.
Odor: Mild, vegetal aroma characteristic of broccoli.
Texture: Can vary from a watery to a gel-like consistency, depending on formulation.

Production Process:

The production of Brassica Oleracea Italica Vesicles involves:

Harvesting: Collection of broccoli plant material.
Extraction: Vesicles are isolated from plant tissues through cell lysis and centrifugation.
Purification: The vesicles are purified to remove impurities.
Formulation: The purified vesicles are incorporated into cosmetic formulations.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for targeted delivery of active compounds. Helps to enhance the efficacy of active ingredients and improve skin texture.
Skincare: Beneficial in formulations aimed at moisturizing, soothing, and protecting the skin. Can also provide anti-aging effects.
Health Supplements: Occasionally used in dietary supplements for its nutritional benefits.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Generally regarded as safe for topical application. However, like all extracts, it should be used in accordance with established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. People with allergies or very sensitive skin should be careful. It is important to ensure that the vesicles are sustainably sourced and free from harmful chemicals.

INCI Functions:


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.

Skin conditioning agent - Humectant. Humectants are hygroscopic substances 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 the 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: corneum, the most superficial, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum and basale. Humectants have the ability to retain in the stratum corneum the water they attract from the air and have the function of moisturising the skin. It is better to use them before emollients that are oil-based.
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CAS: 223749-36-8