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Pistacia lentiscus plant extract
Commonly known as:
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum (I.N.C.I.), Chios Mastic Gum, Mastic Resin Tear, Chios Gum, Lentisk Pistachio Gum.
Botanical name:
Pistacia lentiscus.
Extraction process:
The process involves making an incision in the plant bark and macerating it in an extraction solvent (ethanol + glycerine) at room temperature. This is followed by a filtration stage, the addition of a liposomal pre-mixture (lecithin/glycerine/water) to the aqueous phase, and high-pressure homogenisation.
Family:
Anacardiaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Bark.
Location:
Originating from Southern Europe, and more specifically from the island of Chios in Greece. It is widely spread around the Mediterranean basin: North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt), Mediterranean Europe (Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Croatia, Albania), Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel.
Flowering:
From May to July.
Provenance, origin:
Greece.
Phytochemical composition:
Oleanolic acid, phytosterols (stigmasterol, campesterol, beta-sitosterol), tocopherols, polyphenols, anthocyanins.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Cloudy liquid; Colour: Yellow; Odour: Characteristic.
Physical characteristics:
Optimal pH: 4.0 - 8.0; Density: 1.140 - 1.180 g/cm3; Recommended dosage: Between 2 to 5% in cosmetic formulas; Soluble in water.
Benefits:
Antibacterial, revitalising, regenerating, anti-inflammatory, film-forming, antioxidant, fragrant, astringent, mattifying.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly combination to oily skin.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (face serums, face creams, masks, eye contour treatments);
Body Care (massage oils);
Hygiene (toothpastes) ;
Makeups (foundations).
Method of Preservation
Store in a cool place, away from heat and light and at room temperature (25°C).
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
This ingredient does not pose any particular health risks.