Description

Houttuynia Cordata Protein Extract is an extract from the Houttuynia cordata plant, enriched with isolated proteins. This extract is obtained through hydrolysis or other techniques to extract the active proteins present in the plant. It is used in cosmetics for its nourishing and regenerating properties, contributing to improving skin health and appearance.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Houttuynia Cordata Protein Extract contains:

Plant Proteins: Major components that provide nourishment to the skin, improve its elasticity, and contribute to cellular regeneration.

Flavonoids: Compounds such as quercetin and rutin with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to protect the skin from free radical damage.

Saponins: Compounds known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Phenolic Acids: Compounds like caffeic acid and ferulic acid that offer protection against cellular damage.

Physical Properties:

Houttuynia Cordata Protein Extract appears as a powder or clear liquid, depending on the extraction process used. It is soluble in water and can be easily incorporated into cosmetic formulations.

Production Process:

Harvesting and Preparation:
Houttuynia cordata plants are harvested and prepared for protein extraction.
Extraction:
The plant is treated to isolate and concentrate proteins through hydrolysis or other techniques.
Filtration:
The extract is filtered to remove impurities and obtain a pure and concentrated form of proteins.
Incorporation:
Houttuynia Cordata Protein Extract is ready to be used in cosmetic formulations.

Applications:

Nourishing: Provides essential nutrients to the skin, improving its health and vitality.
Regenerating: Contributes to cellular regeneration and enhances skin elasticity.
Antioxidant: The proteins and flavonoids present offer protection against free radical damage.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Houttuynia Cordata Protein Extract is generally regarded as safe for topical use. As with all extracts, it should be used according to established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. It is important to ensure that the extract is obtained and processed sustainably and free from harmful chemicals.

INCI Functions:


Skin conditioning agent - Emollient. Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation. In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin. The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss. In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.

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: 164288-50-0