Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract is an extract obtained from the flowers of the Jasminum officinale plant, commonly known as jasmine, belonging to the Oleaceae family. This extract is valued for its beneficial properties, making it popular in various applications, particularly in the fields of cosmetics, personal care, and herbal medicine.

Chemical Composition and Structure

The chemical composition of Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract includes a variety of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes, saponins, and essential oils. These compounds vary in structure: flavonoids and phenolic acids have complex phenolic structures, terpenes are hydrocarbons with cyclic structures, saponins are glycosides with foaming properties, and essential oils are complex mixtures of various aromatic compounds.

Physical Properties

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract typically appears as a light yellow to brown liquid, with a characteristic and intense floral fragrance. It has a slightly viscous consistency and can be soluble in oils and organic solvents.

Production Process

The production of Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract involves several steps:

Harvesting and Selection: the flowers of the Jasminum officinale plant are harvested and selected for quality
Cleaning: the harvested flowers are thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt and contaminants
Extraction: the cleaned flowers are subjected to an extraction process, typically using organic solvents or steam distillation, to obtain the extract
Filtration: the extracted liquid is filtered to remove any remaining solid residues and impurities
Concentration (optional): in some processes, the extract may be concentrated to enhance the potency of the active ingredients
Packaging: the final product is packaged under controlled conditions to ensure stability and purity.

Applications

Medicine: Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat various conditions such as skin inflammations, infections, and to promote overall health

Cosmetics: in the cosmetics industry, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract is valued for its soothing, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties. It is commonly included in formulations of facial creams, serums, lotions, and perfumes

Herbal Medicine: Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract is used in herbal medicine for its potential health benefits, including supporting skin health and reducing inflammation

Personal Care: beyond medical and cosmetic applications, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract can also be used in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, and body oils for its nourishing and aromatic properties

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Environmental Impact: the production of Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract generally has a low environmental impact, especially when sustainable harvesting practices are employed. The use of natural solvents and steam distillation minimizes the release of harmful chemicals into the environment

Safety: Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract is considered safe for topical use in the concentrations typically employed in consumer products. However, it is essential to ensure that the extract is free from contaminants and pathogens. Allergic reactions are rare but cannot be excluded.

Cosmetic Safety

Restricted cosmetic ingredient as III/357 a Relevant Item in the Annexes of the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Substance or ingredient reported: Jasminum grandiflorum / officinale oil and extract. The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Jasmine Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

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Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Perfuming. Unlike fragrance, which can also contain slightly less pleasant or characteristic odours, the term perfume indicates only very pleasant fragrances. Used for perfumes and aromatic raw materials.
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CAS: 90045-94-6 EC number 289-960-1