Cosmetic Plant DNA
Moisturizing Active
A plant-derived active for moisturizing formulas.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI name Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), water, methylparaben, imidazolidinyl urea. CAS: no data available, 7732-18-5, 99-76-3, 39236-46-9.
Appearance Liquid
Color Colorless
Odor Characteristic
pH at 20 °C/68 °F 4.5-6.5
Density at 20 °C/68 °F 0.995-1.005
Refractive index 1.3329-1.3910
Solubility In water, alcohols · clear
Mesophilic count 100 CFU/ml max.
aerobic bacteria. 1
Yeast and 100 CFU/ml max.
yeasts. 1
Count of Absent
microorganisms 1
Appearance Liquid / clear
Solubility In water, alcohols, / glycols and / surfactants, giving / clear / solutions.
Aerobic mesophile / count. 100 CFU/ml max.
Mold and / yeast count. 100 CFU/ml max.
Pathogenic / microorganism / count. Absent
APPLICATIONS
SerumsFace creamsEye contourMasks
DNA is described as a powerful surface humectant, comparable to hyaluronic acids, forming a film on the skin's outer layer.
DESCRIPTION
Cosmetic plant DNA: a plant-derived active for moisturizing formulas. Used in serums, face creams, eye contour products and masks.
Description:
DNA extract obtained from lettuce (Lactuca sativa), with added preservatives for easier handling and storage. DNA is a polynucleotide, a double-stranded molecule entirely of plant origin, with a high degree of polymerization. (MW between 200,000 and 8 million daltons).
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: 1–5 %.
How to use and incorporate: Add during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F) unless the data sheet indicates another temperature; dissolve or disperse in the compatible phase (water or oil) and adjust the final pH to the range recommended by the manufacturer.
Formulation tips:
- To communicate benefits on the finished product, respect the usage level evaluated by the manufacturer and keep the active's technical documentation.
- Avoid combining it with ingredients that alter its optimal pH or stability (oxidizers, strong acids, excess electrolytes).
- 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: Compatible with most cosmetic bases (emulsions, gels, serums); check compatibility with the preservative system and the pH of the formula.
Storage: Storage: Store the extract at 4–18 °C/39–64 °F, protected from light, in tightly closed containers.
Precautions: Once the container is opened, handle the product with care to avoid secondary microbial contamination. None in particular for the user. Handling: Add as the last ingredient of the preparation at temperatures below 50 °C/122 °F; dissolving it before use and filtering if necessary is recommended. In emulsions, oil-in-water (O/W) types are recommended, as they allow the product to perform better.
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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