Coriandrum Sativum Seed Water is an aqueous extract obtained from the seeds of the Coriandrum sativum plant, commonly known as coriander or cilantro. This water is used in cosmetic, personal care, and food products for its potential skin-soothing, hydrating, and antioxidant properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure

Coriandrum Sativum Seed Water contains:

Essential Oils: Derived from coriander seeds, including compounds such as linalool and geranial, which contribute to its soothing and aromatic properties.
Antioxidants: Components such as vitamins and polyphenols that help protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Organic Acids: From the seeds, providing potential skin-conditioning benefits.
The chemical structure includes these active components, contributing to the overall efficacy of the water in skincare and food applications.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Typically a clear to light yellow liquid.
Odor: Mild, fresh, and slightly spicy, characteristic of coriander seeds.
Solubility: Fully soluble in water-based formulations.
pH: Generally neutral to slightly acidic.
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions; should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

Production Process

Extraction: Coriandrum sativum seeds are subjected to a water extraction process.
Filtration: The extract is filtered to remove solids and obtain a clear liquid.
Purification: The water is purified to ensure it is free from contaminants.
Formulation: The purified water is incorporated into various cosmetic, personal care, and food products.
Quality Control: The water is tested for purity, efficacy, and safety.

Applications

Cosmetics: Used for its skin-soothing, hydrating, and antioxidant benefits in skincare formulations.
Personal Care: Incorporated into personal care products to enhance skin hydration and provide soothing effects.
Food: Used as a flavoring agent and for its potential antioxidant properties in culinary applications.
Aromatherapy: May be used in therapeutic formulations for its gentle, aromatic properties.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Coriandrum Sativum Seed Water is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic, personal care, and food products when used according to recommended guidelines. Individuals with allergies to coriander or sensitive skin should use it with caution. The production process should ensure that the water is free from contaminants and produced sustainably.

INCI Functions:


Humectant. Hygroscopic compound 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 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: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.

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.
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CAS: 84775-50-8 EC number 283-880-0