Description

Portulaca Oleracea Leaf Vesicles are derived from the leaf vesicles of the purslane plant (Portulaca oleracea). These vesicles are known for their rich content of beneficial compounds and are used in skincare for their nourishing and hydrating properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

The vesicles contain a range of bioactive compounds, including:

Vitamins: Particularly high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A, which are important for skin health and repair.
Fatty Acids: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which provide anti-inflammatory and moisturizing benefits.
Antioxidants: Flavonoids and polyphenols that help protect the skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage.
Minerals: Such as magnesium and calcium, which support overall skin function.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a translucent to slightly opaque gel-like substance.
Odor: Mild, fresh, and natural plant scent.
pH: Generally balanced, around 5.5, which is suitable for the skin.
Solubility: Soluble in water and compatible with various cosmetic formulations.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Fresh leaves of Portulaca oleracea are collected.
Extraction: Leaves are processed to isolate the vesicles, which are rich in active compounds.
Purification: The vesicles are purified to remove impurities and enhance the concentration of beneficial compounds.
Formulation: The purified vesicles are formulated into a stable extract suitable for use in cosmetic products.
Packaging: Packaged under sterile conditions to preserve the quality and efficacy of the extract.

Applications:

Medical: Limited use, primarily in traditional medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Cosmetics: Commonly used in skincare products such as serums, moisturizers, and masks due to its hydrating, soothing, and nourishing properties. It is known to help improve skin texture and elasticity.
Food: Not commonly used in food applications.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Generally considered safe for cosmetic use. It is important to ensure sustainable sourcing practices to minimize environmental impact.

INCI Functions:


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 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 - Miscellaneous. This ingredient has the task of modifying and improving the condition of the skin when it is damaged or dry, reducing flaking and restoring its elasticity.
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CAS: 90083-07-1 EC number 290-201-1