Description

Lactobacillus/Salix Alba Bark Ferment Filtrate is a fermented filtrate derived from the combination of Lactobacillus bacteria and the bark of the Salix alba tree, also known as white willow. This product is utilized in skincare for its potential benefits, including its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure

Active Compounds: The filtrate contains a blend of lactic acid, salicylic acid, salicin, and various metabolites produced during fermentation. Lactic acid is known for its exfoliating and moisturizing properties, while salicylic acid provides anti-inflammatory effects.
Salicin: The primary active compound from the willow bark, which converts to salicylic acid.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Clear to slightly yellow liquid.
Odor: Mild, with a subtle vegetal and fermented scent.
Solubility: Soluble in water-based formulations.
Texture: Lightweight and easily absorbed by the skin.
Production Process

Fermentation: Lactobacillus bacteria are cultured and then combined with the bark of the Salix alba tree.
Filtration: The mixture is fermented and subsequently filtered to remove solids, resulting in a clear filtrate.
Concentration (if necessary): The filtrate may be concentrated to enhance its efficacy.
Packaging: The final product is packaged in sterile conditions to maintain its quality and effectiveness.

Applications

Cosmetic: Used in skincare products for its exfoliating, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Commonly included in serums, toners, and treatments for acne-prone or sensitive skin.
Pharmaceutical: May be used in topical treatments for its soothing and antimicrobial effects.
Food: Not typically used in food products.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Biodegradability: The filtrate is designed to be environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
Toxicity: Generally regarded as safe for topical use. Should be used according to established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. People with sensitivities to salicylates or fermented products should exercise caution. It is important to ensure that the filtrate is sustainably sourced and free from harmful contaminants.
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.

Hair conditioning agent. A significant number of ingredients with specific and targeted purposes may co-exist in hair shampoo formulations: cleansers, conditioners, thickeners, matting agents, sequestering agents, fragrances, preservatives, special additives. However, the indispensable ingredients are the cleansers and conditioners as they are necessary and sufficient for hair cleansing and manageability. The others act as commercial and non-essential auxiliaries such as: appearance, fragrance, colouring, etc. Hair conditioning agents have the task of increasing shine, manageability and volume, and reducing static electricity, especially after treatments such as colouring, ironing, waving, drying and brushing. They are, in practice, dispersants that may contain cationic surfactants, thickeners, emollients, polymers. The typology of hair conditioning agents includes: intensive conditioners, instant conditioners, thickening conditioners, drying conditioners. They can perform their task generally accompanied by other different ingredients.

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.

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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