Description

Coffea Arabica Seed Water is derived from the water extracted from Coffea arabica seeds. This water is used in cosmetic formulations for its hydrating and antioxidant properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure

The water contains:

Antioxidants: Including polyphenols and chlorogenic acids that help protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Vitamins: Such as vitamin E, which supports skin health and improves skin texture.
Minerals: Contains minerals that can help maintain the skin's moisture balance.
The chemical composition includes a blend of antioxidants and nutrients beneficial for the skin.


Physical Properties

Appearance: Typically a clear or slightly opalescent solution.
Odor: Light and characteristic coffee aroma.
Solubility: Soluble in water and compatible with other aqueous ingredients used in cosmetic formulations.
Texture: Light and easily absorbed by the skin.

Production Process

Harvesting: Seeds of Coffea arabica are collected.
Processing: The seeds are treated to extract the water.
Extraction: Water is obtained from the seeds through extraction processes.
Filtration: The extracted water is filtered to remove impurities.
Packaging: The water is packaged to maintain its quality and extend shelf life.
Applications

Cosmetic: Used in skincare products for its hydrating and antioxidant properties. Helps to keep the skin hydrated and protected.
Pharmaceutical: May be used in topical treatments for its soothing properties.
Food: Generally not used in food products.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Biodegradability: The water is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Toxicity: 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 water is sustainably sourced and free from harmful chemicals.
Disposal: Should be disposed of in accordance with local environmental regulations to minimize environmental impact.

INCI Functions:


Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.

Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Perfuming. Unlike fragrance, which can also contain slightly less pleasant or characteristic odours, the term perfume indicates only very pleasant fragrances. Used for perfumes and aromatic raw materials.

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: 84650-00-0 EC number 283-481-1