Aqueous extract of jujube

Commonly known as:   Zizyphus Joazeiro Bark Extract (I.N.C.I.), Brazilian Jujube Extract.

Botanical name:   Zizyphus joazeiro.

Extraction process:   The extraction of jujube bark in a mixture of water and propanediol, followed by clarification and decontamination through filtration.

Family:   Rhamnaceae.

Extracted part of the plant:   Bark.

Cultivation area, origin:   Originally from the northeast of Brazil. Today, it is also found in Bolivia and Paraguay.

Blooming:   From May to June.

Origin, provenance:   Brazil.

Phytochemical composition:   Saponins, vitamins.

Sensory properties:   Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Amber yellow to dark amber; Odour: Characteristic.

Physical properties:   Density: 1.010 - 1.080 g/cm3; Refractive Index: 1.370 - 1.410; pH: 5.2 - 7.2; Recommended dosage: 1 - 2%; Water-soluble; Partially soluble in ethanol.

Concerns:   Antidandruff, sebum-regulating, soothing, anti-inflammatory, rebalancing, cleansing, antibacterial, softening.

Effect:   All hair types, particularly scalps exhibiting dandruff, irritated scalps, and scalps with a tendency towards oiliness.