Development and Characterization of Emulsions Containing Ground Seeds of Passiflora Species as Biobased Exfoliating Agents

Ground seeds from three species of the genus Passiflora, P. ligularis, P. edulis Sims fo edulis, and P. mollissima, were obtained by extraction, drying, grinding, and sieving, and their physicochemical properties (morphology, hardness, and proximal analysis) were compared to those of commercial exfo...

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Published in:Cosmetics (Basel) 2022-02, Vol.9 (1), p.15
Main Authors: Linares-Devia, Natalia, Arrieta-Escobar, Javier, Baena, Yolima, Orjuela, Alvaro, Osorio, Coralia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum
byproduct
cosmetic
Cosmetics
Drying
emulsion
Exfoliation
Fruits
Ingredients
Mathematical models
Oils & fats
Organic acids
Particle size
Passiflora
physical stability
Physicochemical properties
Product development
rheological properties
Rheology
Seeds
Skin
Species
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Summary:Ground seeds from three species of the genus Passiflora, P. ligularis, P. edulis Sims fo edulis, and P. mollissima, were obtained by extraction, drying, grinding, and sieving, and their physicochemical properties (morphology, hardness, and proximal analysis) were compared to those of commercial exfoliant seeds from passion fruit. Particle sizes between 0.5 and 1 mm were obtained, and their properties were similar to the commercial product except for the extractable material content that was higher. Subsequently, prototypes of an exfoliating cosmetic product were developed by using the ground seeds as the main active ingredient. Rheology characterization of samples enables to verify that the particles have minor effects on emulsion properties and that the emulsion is stable even after thermal treatment. In particular, the pH of the emulsion decreased when using the obtained ground seeds. This is consistent with the extraction and solvation of organic acids into the emulsion, in particular, alpha-hydroxy acids, which are present in high concentrations in Passiflora species. This indicates that the prepared emulsions could have a synergic chemical and physical exfoliating activity and could be used in cosmetic products.
ISSN:2079-9284
2079-9284
DOI:10.3390/cosmetics9010015