Description

Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Vesicles are derived from the sprouting phase of the broccoli plant (Brassica oleracea var. italica). These vesicles contain concentrated amounts of the plant’s active compounds, which are believed to be more potent than those found in mature broccoli. They are used in cosmetic and skincare formulations for their potential to deliver active ingredients efficiently.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Vitamins: Includes high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
Minerals: Rich in essential minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Phytochemicals: Contains a variety of beneficial compounds including flavonoids, carotenoids, and glucosinolates.
Fatty Acids: Provides essential fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Usually presented as a greenish suspension or concentrate.
Odor: Mild, fresh, and vegetal aroma characteristic of broccoli.
Texture: Can range from a liquid to a gel-like consistency, depending on the formulation.

Production Process:

The production of Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Vesicles involves:

Harvesting: Collection of broccoli sprouts.
Extraction: Vesicles are isolated from the sprouting plant material using cell lysis and centrifugation.
Purification: The vesicles are purified to eliminate impurities.
Formulation: The purified vesicles are incorporated into cosmetic products.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Utilized in skincare products for their potential to deliver active ingredients more effectively. Enhances the performance of other active ingredients and improves skin texture.
Skincare: Beneficial for hydrating, soothing, and protecting the skin. Also used for its potential anti-aging properties.
Health Supplements: Sometimes used in dietary supplements due to their 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 cautious. 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