Camellia Japonica Seed Water is a water obtained from the distillation of Camellia japonica seeds, known for its hydrating and antioxidant properties. This water contains a good amount of bioactive and natural antioxidant compounds that help maintain skin hydration and protect against environmental damage. It is particularly suitable for cosmetic formulations aimed at providing hydration and protection to the skin.
Chemical Composition and Structure
The water includes natural antioxidants, such as polyphenols and water-soluble compounds, which offer protective effects against free radicals. Its light and refreshing structure makes it suitable for products that require immediate hydration and light protection.
Physical Properties
Camellia Japonica Seed Water appears as a clear liquid, water-soluble, and easily incorporated into serums, lotions, toners, and facial sprays. Its light and refreshing texture makes it suitable for various skin types, delivering a hydrating and revitalizing effect without heaviness.
Production Process
The water is produced by steam distillation of Camellia japonica seeds, a process that preserves the volatile and water-soluble components of the seeds. The result is a pure, bioactive water ready for use in cosmetic formulations.
Applications
Medical: Known for its antioxidant and hydrating properties, with potential applications in regenerative and protective skin treatments.
Cosmetics: Camellia Japonica Seed Water is widely used in skincare products for its hydrating and protective qualities. It helps maintain skin hydration, improve texture, and provide a refreshing effect, making it useful in serums, lotions, and toners.
INCI Functions:
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.
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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Environmental and Safety Considerations
Camellia Japonica Seed Water is considered safe for cosmetic use and is biodegradable. As a product derived from the sustainable distillation of seeds, it has minimal environmental impact, especially when Camellia japonica seeds are responsibly harvested.
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