Aqueous Tepezcohuite Extract
Botanical Extract
Adds botanical value to the formula.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI Tepezcohuite (Mimosa tenuiflora), propylene glycol, methylparaben, imidazolidinyl urea, water.
CAS 93685-96-2, 57-55-6, 99-76-3, 39236-46-9, 7732-18-5.
Appearance Transparent liquid
Color Amber
Odor Characteristic
pH at 20 °C/68 °F 4.5-5.5
Density at 20 °C/68 °F 1.000-1.015 mg/ml
Refractive index 1.3329-1.3500
Solubility In water, alcohols, glycols and surfactants, giving clear solutions.
Mesophilic count 100 CFU/ml max.
Yeast and 100 CFU/ml max.
Count · Absence
APPLICATIONS
CreamsTonersGelsShampooMasks
Key properties of tepezcohuite include supporting the skin's natural renewal, fighting free radicals, and astringent, firming and conditioning effects. Tepezcohuite is recommended in formulations for oily hair and firming products; facial products for damaged-looking, mature, combination or oily skin, products that help reduce the look of expression lines, and mineralizing products for sensitive or delicate skin.
DESCRIPTION
COSMETIC AQUEOUS TEPEZCOHUITE EXTRACT
An aqueous extract obtained from the plant known as tepezcohuite (Mimosa tenuiflora). Its main components are minerals, phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins and terpenoids, among others. Contains a blend of methylparaben, propylparaben and imidazolidinyl urea at 0.3 % as a preservative for easier handling and storage.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level::
- 1 to 3 % in hair products.
- 3 to 5 % in body products.
- 5 to 10 % in facial products.
HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS SHOW NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS.
How to use and incorporate: Aqueous, glycolic or glycerin extracts: add to the water phase or during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F). Oil extracts: add to the oil phase or during cool-down. Powdered extracts: first dissolve or disperse in water or glycerin. Adjust the pH at the end.
Formulation tips:
- Extracts contribute color, odor and microbial load: use a broad-spectrum preservative system and run a microbial challenge test on the final formula.
- They may precipitate in the cold or over time; filter or shake before use and check that the color or clarity of the finished product does not change.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Aqueous and glycolic extracts are compatible with gels, toners, emulsions and surfactant bases; oil extracts with oils and emulsions. Some tannins and flavonoids darken in the presence of iron or at alkaline pH.
Storage: The optimal storage temperature for the extract is between 4 and 18 °C/39 and 64 °F, protected from light. If precipitates form during storage, shake until reconstituted before adding to your formulation.
Precautions: Handling: Add as the last ingredient of the preparation at temperatures below 50 °C/122 °F; dissolving it before use is recommended. Once the container is opened, handle the product with care to avoid secondary microbial contamination. None in particular for the user.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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