Pisum Sativum Phytoplacenta Extract is a natural product obtained from the Phytoplacenta of the pea plant, Pisum sativum  L. botanical family , Leguminosae. The "phytoplacenta" is a part of the plant that has functions similar to the placenta in animals, providing nourishment to growing cells.

The name describes the structure of the molecule:

• "Pisum" indicates the genus of the plant from which the extract is derived. It refers to the pea genus.
• "sativum" is the specific name of the plant and indicates a cultivated or domesticated species.
• "Phytoplacenta Extract" indicates that it is an extract derived from the Phytoplacenta of Pisum sativum plant.

Description of raw materials used in production and their functions.

• Pisum sativum (Peas). The primary plant from which the extract is derived. Peas contain various phytonutrients and bioactive compounds.
• Solvents. Such as water or alcohol, used to extract the desired compounds from the plant.
• Preservatives. Often added to extend the shelf life of the extract.

Form. It can vary, but it's usually a liquid or a gel depending on the concentration and extraction process.

Color. Ranges from colorless to pale green, depending on the concentration and the part of the plant used for the extract.

Step-by-step summary of industrial chemical synthesis process.

• Pea preparation. Peas are washed, cleaned, and readied for extraction.
• Extraction. The peas are submerged in the chosen solvent for a set period to allow the extraction of desired compounds.
• Separation. After extraction, the solution is filtered to remove any solid particles.
• Concentration. The extracted liquid is then concentrated, if necessary, to achieve the desired concentration of the extract.
• Addition of preservatives. If needed, preservatives are added to extend the extract's shelf life.

What it is for and where

Cosmetics

Antimicrobial agent. This ingredient is able to suppress or inhibit the growth and replication of a broad spectrum of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses by making the stratum corneum temporarily bactericidal and fungicidal.

Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.

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.

Skin protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.

CAS   90082-41-0

EC number   290-130-6

Commercial Applications

Cosmetics and Skin Care. Pisum sativum extract is known for its antioxidant and anti-aging effects. It can stimulate collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity and reducing wrinkles.

Hair Care Products. Owing to its protective properties, it can be incorporated into hair products to guard and fortify hair structure.