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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- The Plant
Açai Pulp Possesses Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
The Açai Tree (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) belongs to the Arecaceae family, and is known by various popular names, such as açaí, açaí da várzea (açai of the meadow) and “açaí da terra firme”, among others. The fruits possess exceptional nutritive properties, and are used in the preparation of drinks or consumed directly. The medicinal properties of the fruit are also valued, as it acts as an antidiarrhoeic. Açai pulp possesses incomparable nutritional properties and colorific value, and is rich in proteins (approximately 3.8% of dry pulp), fiber, lipids, vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and vitamin E, and important minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, iron and silicon, as well as having high levels of polyphenols of the anthocyanin family, recommended for the control of colesterol. The polyphenols found in the açaí pulp have excellent antioxidant activity. Studies have also shown good antiinflammatory activity. Analysis of the fraction of tocopherols by HPLC showed high amounts of alpha-tocopherol compared to tocotrienols, demonstrating the presence of vitamin E in the pulp.
- Functions
Açaí is a fruit rich in vitamins, proteins, essential sugars, bioflavonoids and mineral salts. FRULIX CERTIFIED AÇAÍ has nutrient and protective properties and is indicated for use in hair care products in formulas for nutrition, cleansing and protection of weakened hair.
The nutritional and toning properties of açaí also make FRULIX CERTIFIED AÇAÍ recommended in formulas for skin treatment with nutritive and regenerative claims. It is interesting to highlight the presence of high concentrations of soluble silicon in the active, considering the importance this mineral has in the structuring of collagen as a function element of the dermis fibers, or even as a structuring element in the hair.
Applications & Uses
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Application pH Range
- 4.00 - 11.00
- Usage Guidelines
FRULIX CERTIFIED AÇAÍ is compatible with the majority of ingredients used in food and cosmetic formulations as a nutritional supplement for health foods and drinks, and in cosmetic products for the treatment of skin and hair. FRULIX CERTIFIED AÇAÍ may be incorporated cold, directly into the aqueous phase of the formulas. FRULIX certified AÇAÍ is stable at temperatures up to 90 ºC, in pH conditions from 4.00 to 11.00.
Product % Moisturizing cream 1.0 to 5.0 Nutritive cream 2.0 to 5.0 Night cream 2.0 to 50 Nutritive lotion 1.0 to 3.0 Shampoo 1.0 to 3.0 Conditioner 1.0 to 5.0 Face mask 2.0 to 5.0
Properties
- Physical Form
- Composition
- Note
*Analysis performed after 4 months of shelf-life
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Calcium Content (Mineral Salts) | 101.2 | mg/L | — |
| Copper Content (Mineral Salts) | 0.4 | mg/L | — |
| Iron Content (Mineral Salts) | 4.9 | mg/L | — |
| Magnesium Content (Mineral Salts) | 94.3 | mg/L | — |
| Manganese Content (Mineral Salts) | 5.2 | mg/L | — |
| Potassium Content (Mineral Salts) | 222.5 | mg/L | — |
| Proteins Content | min. 800,00 | mg/L | — |
| Silicon Content (Mineral Salts) | 71.5 | mg/L | — |
| Sodium Content (Mineral Salts) | 109.8 | mg/L | — |
| Tiamina Content (B1,Vitamin *) | 6 | mg/L | — |
| Zinc Content (Mineral Salts) | 0.9 | mg/L | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Antioxidant Activity
The antioxidant activity of FRULIX certified AÇAÍ was tested according to two different protocols: the Fenton protocol, based on the inhibition of Deoxyribose oxidation and the protocol based on the inhibition of the enzyme Xanthine Oxidase.
Action on Skin Cells
The action of FRULIX CERTIFIED AÇAÍ on human fibroblasts and keratinocytes was tested and the results may be observed in the graph below.
Stimulation of Production of Type I Collagen
As well as increasing the number of cells, as shown in the proliferation tests, it is important to verify the action of FRULIX CERTIFIED AÇAÍ on the activity of fibroblasts. Thus, another parameter to be evaluated in the verification of the biological activity of açai in its capacity to stimulate the production of collagen.
The test conducted with populations of human monoclonal fibroblasts, and using the marking of collagen molecules with IgGI, revealed that, in spite of not contributing significantly to the proliferation of the fibroblasts, FRULIX CERTIFIED AÇAÍ was capable of efficiently stimulating the functioning of cells, increasing the production of collagen by more than 490%.
