FSS Lemon
Peel BioFerment OS
Oil Soluble
Man has cultivated lemons for so long it is no longer clear when
it began. However it is clear that lemons originally were produced in Asia and
slowly propagated westward. Researchers debate if lemons were initially
produced in the Malay Archipelago or in the Yunnan province of China.
Regardless, lemons are widely cultivated.
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 anti-oxidant benefits while more recently the
peel has been found to possess strong anti-tyrosinase activity.
Using FSS Lemon Peel Extract OS in cosmetic and personal care
applications is an excellent way to capitalize on the desire for using
botanicals ingredients while also helping to balance skin tone.
Formulation Guidelines: This product can easily be incorporated into
anhydrous formulations or added to the oil phase of an emulsion
INCI
Nomenclature:
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
& Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract
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Suggested
Usage Rate:
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1.0-10.0%
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Solubility:
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Oil Soluble
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Appearance:
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Colorless to Light Yellow
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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