FSS Kale Protein Blend
Preserved with Leucidal Liquid

After
transforming the way we consume and make smoothies, salads and even chips, the
health-food-of-the-moment, kale is now bringing its super-detoxifying powers to
the skin care realm. With its incredible benefits, kale is packed full of
vitamin A and E, known to work together to boost hydration, elasticity and
collagen production. Kale boosts the health of your skin because of its vitamin
C content. The skin contains collagen fibers, which are long strands of protein
that form a network that holds your skin cells together. Vitamin C helps make
the collagen needed for skin strength. Vitamin C's antioxidant function also
means it might provide natural protection from the sun, preventing skin damage
caused by exposure to the sun's rays.
Carrots,
in particular, have amazing beauty benefits. Whether used in cosmetic
applications or making them a part of your daily diet, the result of their
nutritional value will be evident in the natural glow that radiates from your
skin. Carrots can play a significant role in keeping your skin healthy and
nourished. The antioxidant properties of carrots greatly benefit the skin by
protecting and healing while also providing anti-aging benefits. The most
advantageous antioxidant packed into this vegetable is Vitamin A, or
beta-carotene. Beta-carotene provides protection from damage-causing
free-radicals which are responsible for the premature signs of aging.
Additionally, Vitamin A promotes the health of the skin by nourishing overly
photo-exposed skin and plays an essential role in skin maintenance. Another
benefit of this multitasking antioxidant is its ability to aid in repairing
skin damage while helping balance and hydrate the cells to alleviate dry,
chapped or scaly skin. With the beneficial applications of carrots ranging from
problem skin and moisturizing to repairing and nourishing, carrots can
be incorporated into a variety of cosmetic formulations to promote healthy
skin.
Citrus limonum is one of the world’s most important food
crops. The juice from the fruit is widely used as a beverage and as a
condiment. The rind is used to produce lemon oil, while the remaining skin and
pulp may be used as livestock feed. The medicinal virtue of lemons,
specifically the citron, is clearly evidenced by its Latin name – Citrus
medica. Traditionally in cosmetics, lemons have been used as a source of
the alpha-hydroxyacid (AHA) citric acid. Typically lemon juice contains between
5 and 8 percent citric acid. The most obvious medicinal use of lemon was as a
source of Vitamin C to prevent scurvy. Owing to its high level of Vitamin C,
fresh lemon juice has been recommended in some herbals as a treatment for
sunburn, perhaps not the most sensorially pleasing approach, but not without
merit. Given its relatively high acid content, coupled with antioxidant
activity, it is obvious why lemon juice has been promoted as a natural skin
lightener. As early as 1986 researchers began demonstrating some interesting
properties from the peel of the lemon. Kroyer showed that the hesperidin and
naringin are principally responsible for the significant antioxidant properties
of citrus peel. In 2000, the University of Arizona published a study where they
were able to correlate consumption of citrus peel with a reduction in squamous
cell carinoma. Coincidentally, Arizona is one of the predominant producers of
lemon in the US.
Recently
a group of researchers in Taiwan, looking to develop a commercial usage for
lemon peels, discovered that the peel itself has some potent anti-tyrosinase
activity. Balancing skin tone is an important aspect to address when developing
cosmetic skin treatments, as is providing an antioxidant rich formulation. As
stated previously, the fruit of the lemon has long been used for its, strong
antioxidant benefits while more recently the peel has been found to possess
strong anti-tyrosinase activity.
FSS
Kale Protein Blend can be used in skin and hair care products as the perfect
addition to promote moisturization, barrier function, and the overall health of
both the skin and hair!

INCI
Nomenclature:
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Hydrolyzed Kale Protein & Hydrolyzed Carrot Protein & Hydrolyzed
Lemon Protein
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Suggested
Use Levels:
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1-10%
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Appearance:
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Clear to Slightly Hazy Liquid
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Suggested
Application:
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Moisturizing, Film-Forming, Nourishing, Conditioning
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pH:
(Direct)
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4.0-6.0
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Storage:
Protected from direct light and humidity at a
temperature of 50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 12 months, properly stored, in sealed container.
This
product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.