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AC Flax Seed Oil Technical Information: Product Code: 15002 INCI Name: Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil INCI Status: Approved Suggested Use Levels: 1.0 10.0% Suggested Applications: Conditioning, Nourishing, Moisturizing
Flax Seed Also known as linseed Brown vs. Golden Brown flax seed is comprised of about 59.0% fatty acids, whereas golden flax seed is comprised of about 51.0% Native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean to India One of the oldest fiber crops in the world Flax was extensively cultivated in ancient Ethiopia and Egypt Two main types of flax seeds: - Brown - Golden or yellow
Flax Seed Composition 28.0% dietary fiber - 7.0-10.0% soluble fiber & 11.0-18.0% insoluble fiber 40.0% fat - 73.0% polyunsaturated fatty acids & 21.0% protein >50.0% Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) - Richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids Calcium, iron, and potassium The perfect means to incorporate omega 3 fatty acids derived from plants into cosmetic applications Phytosterols Lignans Vitamins E and B
Fatty Acid Composition Arachidic Acid (0.0 0.5%) Palmitoleic Acid (0.0 0.5%) Eicosenoic Acid (0.0 0.6%) Stearic Acid (2.0 3.0%) Palmitic Acid (4.0 6.0%) Oleic Acid (10.0 22.0%) Linoleic Acid (12.0 18.0%) Alpha-Linolenic Acid (60.0 71.0%) Flax Seed Oil
α-linolenic Acid (ALA) Essential fatty acid Can withstand temperatures up to 350 F The most abundant unsaturated component of several drying oils - Ideal for binding pigments & nail varnishes - The hydrophobic (water-repelling) nature of the resulting hydrocarbonbased material is advantageous for locking moisture in the skin - Can help with problem skin A polyunsaturated n 3 (omega-3) fatty acid - A carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and three cis double bonds The body converts α-linolenic Acid into Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) - Reduces inflammation Low concentrations of ALA can cause dermatitis and skin lesions
Linoleic Acid (LA) Essential fatty acid Found in the lipids of cell membranes - Required to maintain proper membrane structure An unsaturated n-6 fatty acid (18:2(n-6)) - A carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and two cis double bonds Linoleic acid deficiency causes mild skin scaling, hair loss, poor wound healing and problem skin Benefits to the skin: Soothing Reduces problem skin Moisturization Problem skin is the result of disturbed keratinization of the follicular infundibulum which is caused by low levels of Linoleic Acid in the sebum
Oleic Acid (OA) Monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid Provides excellent health benefits - It can lower total cholesterol level and raise levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) while lowering low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), also known as the bad cholesterol Essential for the production of other fatty acids, and fatty acid derivatives A moderate hydrophilic (water-attracting) emulsifier Did you know? Oleic acid is emitted by the decaying corpses of a number of insects to indicate danger to living insects
Oleic Acid (OA) + Stratum Corneum (SC) Stratum Corneum (SC) lipids are arranged as membrane structures in the SC interstices - Comprised of ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids These membranes subserve a number of functions - Formation of an essentially water-tight barrier - Allows complete control of the internal water balance of the body Topical application of Oleic Acid has the demonstrated ability to accelerate wound healing
AC Flax Seed Oil Cold Pressed - no solvent extraction Golden, oily liquid Dry upon application Excellent binder for decorative cosmetics (drying oil) Drying Oils An oil that hardens to a tough, solid film after a period of exposure to air The oil hardens through a chemical reaction in which the components crosslink by the action of oxygen
Benefits Skin care benefits: Moisturization Soothing Reduce problem skin Enhance barrier function Hair care benefits: Conditioning Nourishing Shine enhancement
Protocol AC Flax Seed Oil Half Head Study 5 participants with a variety of hair types Participants were asked to complete a survey rating their hair before and after treatment on a scale of 1 to 10, using the parameters shine, volume, dry and wet combability, thickness, smoothness, hydration, softness and manageability Half of head was shampooed and conditioned with a base shampoo/base conditioner + 2.0% AC Flax Seed Oil The other half of the head was treated with the base shampoo and conditioner alone
Rating from 1 (worst) to 10 (best) AC Flax Seed Oil Half Head Study Assessment of Hair Characteristics 12 10 8 6 4 Baseline Assessment of Untreated Hair Assessment of Half Head shampooed with Untreated Control Assessment of Half Head Shampooed with ACB Kale Protein Blend 2 Assessment of Half Head Conditioned with Untreated Control 0 Assessment of Half Head Conditioned with ACB Kale Protein Blend Figure 1. Rating of hair characteristics following sensory assessment.
AC Flax Seed Oil Half Head Study Changes in Hair Characteristics from Baseline to Post Style Softness Managability Shine 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Volume Dry Combability Hydration Wet Combability Smoothness Thickness Figure 2. Hair Assessment results for sensory characterisitics.
AC Flax Seed Oil Half Head Study Treated Half vs. Control Half After Application & Style Shine 60% Managability 50% 40% 30% 20% Volume Softness 10% 0% Dry Combability Hydration Wet Combability Smoothness Thickness Figure 3. Hair Assessment results for sensory characteristics observed between the positive control and test product.
AC Flax Seed Oil Half Head Study Half Head Study Half-Head Treated with 2.0% AC Flax Seed Oil in a Base Shampoo & Conditioner Figure 4. Full head Baseline, Untreated Hair. Figure 5. Half-Head Treated.
AC Flax Seed Oil Half Head Study Half Head Study Half-Head Treated with 2.0% AC Flax Seed Oil in a Base Shampoo & Conditioner Figure 4. Full head Baseline, Untreated Hair. Figure 5. Half-Head Treated.
Antioxidant Capacity (μmte) AC Flax Seed Oil Efficacy Assay Results ORAC Assay 120 100 101 Protocol Trolox was used as the positive control 80 60 40 75 35 Solutions were prepared at three concentrations as reference Fluorescent measurements were taken every two minutes for two hours 20 17 24 AC Flax Seed Oil showed antioxidant activity at levels as low as 0.05% concentration 0 100.0μM Trolox 12.5μM Trolox 0.5% 15002 AC Flax Seed Oil 0.1% 15002 AC Flax Seed Oil 0.05% 15002 AC Flax Seed Oil Figure. Antioxidant capacities
AC Flax Seed Oil Efficacy Assays Additional Information Dermal and Ocular Irritation Tests: Non-Irritating
AC Flax Seed Oil Technical Information: Product Code: 15002 INCI Name: Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil INCI Status: Approved Suggested Use Levels: 1.0 10.0% Suggested Applications: Conditioning, Nourishing, Moisturizing
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