FSS Quinoa Extract PBF
Preserved with Phenoxyethanol
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) has been cultivated in the Andes Mountains of South America for over 5,000 years. The Incas referred to it as the “Mother Grain” and considered it to be a sacred plant, due to its high nutritional value and ability to flourish at high altitudes in cold, dry climates.
The Quinoa plant is a perennial, which can grow as tall as twelve feet high. The leaves of the plant are dull and triangular, while the seeds are enclosed in a hard, shiny husk. The seeds of the Quinoa plant are typically a pale yellow color, but the color can vary from shades of orange, pink, red, purple, and black.
Quinoa is commonly considered to be the single species within the Chenopodiaceaefamily, and is a unique plant due to its high nutritional value. In comparison to othergrains, Quinoa is exceptionally high in proteins resulting in a good balance of essential amino acids. Quinoa is generally used as a cereal crop, but since it does not fall within the Poaceae family, like corn and wheat, it has been classified as a pseudo cereal or super cereal. It typically has twice the amount of proteins than other cereals such as barley, corn, and rice.
FSS Quinoa Extract has been developed through the fermentation of the seeds of the Quinoa plant. The Quinoa seeds are first washed to remove the saponins, which exist on the outside of the seeds and serve as a natural occurring pesticide. By fermenting the Quinoa seeds with the bacteria lactobacillus lactis we are able to isolate and concentrate the naturally occurring proteins of the seed and thus standardize the amino acid content.
The high protein content found in FSS Quinoa Extract, provides exceptional skin hydration, skin softening and emollient properties. Quinoa is known to provide strong anti-irritant, anti-oxidant, and repairing properties. The high amino acid content will help to restore hydration to the epidermis or the cuticle of the hair. FSS Quinoa Extract may be used in formulations for all skin and hair types, but is particularly suitable for skin or hair that is excessively dry.
Standardized Amino Acid Content in FSS Quinoa Extract
Arginine 0.60-0.80%
Lysine 0.30-0.50%
Glycine 0.25-0.45%
Glutamic Acid 0.90-1.10%
*Based on 7% protein content*
INCI Nomenclature: Lactobacillus/Quinoa Ferment Extract Filtrate
Appearance: Clear to Slightly Hazy Liquid
Suggested Use Levels: 1.0-10.0%
Suggested Applications: Hydration & Softening
pH: 4.0-6.5
Storage: Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of 50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture.
This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.
All products sold are cosmetic grade; External Use Only; Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations Only.
Our products are for cosmetic and personal care formulations only; External Use Only. We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.
Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure, or prevent disease.
