Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is a derivative of Camellia japonica seed oil, modified with aminopropanediol to form amides and esters that enhance the oil’s stability and emollient properties. Known for its moisturizing, conditioning, and protective qualities, this ingredient provides a silky, lightweight feel on skin and hair. It is particularly useful in cosmetic formulations that require long-lasting hydration and an emollient effect without greasiness.
Chemical Composition and Structure
The amides and esters of Camellia Japonica Seed Oil with aminopropanediol contain modified fatty acids combined with amine groups, enhancing absorption and stability. The molecular structure allows better distribution on skin and hair, promoting deep hydration and protection against moisture loss.
Physical Properties
This derivative appears as a clear or slightly opaque liquid, oil-soluble, and is easily incorporated into serums, lotions, balms, and makeup products. Its silky, non-greasy texture makes it ideal for formulations requiring a soft feel and a light, dry finish.
Production Process
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is produced through an amidation and esterification reaction between Camellia japonica seed oil and aminopropanediol. This process alters the physical and chemical properties of the oil, enhancing stability and conditioning capacity for optimal cosmetic use.
Applications
Medical: Known for its emollient and moisturizing properties, with potential applications in treatments for dry skin and damaged hair.
Cosmetics: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is commonly used in skincare and hair care products for its hydrating and conditioning qualities. It is ideal in serums, light creams, balms, and leave-in hair products, providing a silky effect without an oily residue.
INCI Functions:
Hair conditioning agent. A significant number of ingredients with specific and targeted purposes may co-exist in hair shampoo formulations: cleansers, conditioners, thickeners, matting agents, sequestering agents, fragrances, preservatives, special additives. However, the indispensable ingredients are the cleansers and conditioners as they are necessary and sufficient for hair cleansing and manageability. The others act as commercial and non-essential auxiliaries such as: appearance, fragrance, colouring, etc. Hair conditioning agents have the task of increasing shine, manageability and volume, and reducing static electricity, especially after treatments such as colouring, ironing, waving, drying and brushing. They are, in practice, dispersants that may contain cationic surfactants, thickeners, emollients, polymers. The typology of hair conditioning agents includes: intensive conditioners, instant conditioners, thickening conditioners, drying conditioners. They can perform their task generally accompanied by other different ingredients.
Skin conditioning agent - Emollient. Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation. In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin. The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss. In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.
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.
Environmental and Safety Considerations
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is considered safe for cosmetic use and is biodegradable. Being plant-derived, it has minimal environmental impact, especially when Camellia japonica seed oil is sustainably sourced.
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