Inositol
Commonly known as: Inositol, Vitamin B7.
I.N.C.I. list name: Inositol.
Extraction process: Extraction and filtration of the pulp from the carob fruit, separation of molecules by chromatography, demethylation, concentration through chromatography and crystallisation.
Source: Plant-based.
Botanical name: Ceratonia siliqua L. (carob tree).
Family: Leguminosae.
Extracted part of the plant: Fruits.
Origin, provenance: Spain.
Chemical properties: Sugar (a cyclic organic molecule composed of 6 carbon atoms) found in the phospholipids of cell membranes; 9 stereoisomers exist and myo-inositol is the most common; A "vitamin-like" substance; Water-soluble.
Properties: Emulsion, colloidal solution.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: Objectively measured in vivo percentage: 0.10%.
Function: Antistatic, Hair Conditioner, Humectant
Specificities: Tanning accelerator, moisturiser.
Benefits: All types of skin and hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (moisturising serums, creams, self-tanners, masks, makeup removing creams/milks/lotions, micellar waters, facial cleansers); Body Care (sunscreens, self-tanning milks, shower gels); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, masks, hair serums, styling products).
Method of Preservation
Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources and direct sunlight, in its closed packaging.
Contraindications, usage precautions
Skin Irritation (Patch Test, 5%): Considered to be very well tolerated.
Skin Sensitisation (Marzulli and Maibach’s Method, 5%): Considered as non-sensitising.
Ocular Irritation (HET-CAM, 5%): Considered as irritating to the eyes. Therefore, avoid any contact with the eyes.
Mutagenesis(Ames Test OECD 471) Considered as non-mutagenic.
No contraindications for pregnant and/or breastfeeding women, as well as young children.
