Vegetable oils are ingredients widely used in the cosmetics industry for their numerous beneficial properties on the skin. Since ancient times, they have been used as nourishment for the care and protection of the skin, both in pure form and in cosmetic products.
Vegetable oils are precious in hydrating the skin. In fact, they are rich in essential fatty acids, such as linoleic and oleic acids, which help strengthen the skin’s lipid barrier and seal moisture inside, keeping the skin hydrated, elastic and soft.
This is especially useful for dry and dehydrated skin, which may benefit from the application of plant oils to restore the skin’s natural moisture balance.
The functional oils developed by Macrofarm arise from careful research into plant matrices made up of a high content of bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-aging, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help fight the signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles, dark spots and loss of elasticity.
The functional oils were obtained by cold pressing and subsequently characterized in order to determine their biological properties in vitro.
IN VITRO TEST
BAOBAB OIL
Inci: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Obtained by cold pressing the internal endocarp of Baobab seeds.
It has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties
In the chart:
PROTECTIVE ACTION AGAINST INFLAMMATION – Scavenger activity on nitric oxide
BURITI OIL
Inci: Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Obtained by cold pressing the fruits of Mauritia Flexuosa, a plant belonging to the Arecaceae family native to the Amazon forest.
It has a high emollient and antioxidant power
In the chart:
Evaluation of antioxidant activity: Scavenger action on the DPPH radical
CHIA OIL
Inci: Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Obtained by cold pressing chia seeds (Salvia Hispanica), ideal as an active ingredient in skin and hair treatments.
In the chart:
Evaluation of antioxidant activity: Scavenger action on the ABTS radical
CHUFA OIL
Inci: Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil
obtained by cold pressing the Cyperus Esculentus root, with hydrating and antioxidant properties.
In the chart:
Evaluation of antioxidant activity: Scavenger action on the DPPH radical
SACHA INCHI OIL
Inci: PLUKENETIA VOLUBILIS SEED OIL
Obtained by cold pressing from the seeds of the Plukenetia volubilis plant.
Known to be rich in omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, as well as antioxidants such as vitamin E, making it valuable for skin care.
In the chart:
PROTECTIVE ACTION AGAINST INFLAMMATION – Scavenger activity on nitric oxide
TAMANU OIL
Inci: Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed oil
Obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree, with healing, regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties
In the images:
DETERMINATION REGENERATING ACTION – WOUND HEALING ASSAY
KARANJA OIL
Inci: Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the Pongamia pinnata tree.
Rich in oleic acid and linoleic acid, this oil has antioxidant and protective properties against UV rays.
In the chart:
Inhibition of UV-induced lipid peroxidation
CHAULMOOGRA OIL
Inci: Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil
Obtained by cold pressing of Taraktogenos kurzii seeds, it has strong anti-inflammatory and lipolytic properties.
In the images:
Evaluation of liporeducing/anti-cellulite activity – RED OIL O Staining Protocol
MARULA OIL
Inci: Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Obtained by cold pressing the seeds of Sclerocarya beer, it has excellent hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also effective in slowing down hair loss.
In the chart:
DETERMINATION OF 5-α-REDUCTASE INHIBITION – ELISA test for the quantitation of 5-α-Reductase
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