FRULIX UVA (GRAPE)
It’s obtained through an exclusive biotechnological process that mimics the natural ripening of fruit. Using the fruits’ native enzymes ASSESSA transforms its pulp into a crystalline liquid with all the active ingredients of the fruit, in concentrations equivalent to those found in nature.
Produced without the addition of solvents.
Grape
Natural antioxidant and vascular protector
The cultivation of grapes dates back to the earliest days of the history of civilization. Its believed that the plant originates from Asia Minor and was cultivated by the Egyptians and pressed by the ancient Greeks to make wine. The plants currently cultivated are the result of various crossings between varieties originally from Europe and North America carried out with a view to preserving the resistance, productivity, beauty and flavor of the fruits. Fresh grapes contain glycids, proteins, vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6 and PP, as well as provitamin A, mineral salts (especially potassium) and antioxidant anthocyanins. Grapes act as a natural antioxidant and are recommended as a vascular protector in diets for the prevention of heart disease.
Functions
Grapes are rich in hydroxy acids, vitamins, essential sugars, antioxidant bioflavonoids and mineral salts. FRULIX UVA (GRAPE) possesses astringent, nutrient and protective properties and is recommended in products for the treatment of aged and tired skin and in nutritive and protective creams and lotions. FRULIX UVA (GRAPE) may also be used in products for the treatment of dull, lifeless hair, for conditioning and protection in leave-on and rinse off products.
As a more concentrated product, FRULIX UVA (GRAPE) should be used in smaller concentrations than those normally used when making formulas with conventional extracts.
Frulix exclusive process
1. The Technology
FRULIX is obtained through an exclusive biotechnological process that mimics the natural ripening of the fruit. Using the native enzymes that change the texture of the fruit during its ripening, it is possible to transform its pulp into a crystalline liquid.
2. Production of enzymes
The fruits are harvested, washed and processed into a paste. The slurry is inoculated with microorganisms and the semi-solid mass is placed to ferment. The mixture is separated and the enzymes are removed from the wort.
3. Processing the fruits
The fruits are harvested, washed and processed into the pulp. Seeds and bark are discarded. The pulp is inoculated with the Frulix Enzymes. The residues (fibers, solids) are removed and FRULIX is obtained. The product is stabilized and preserved.
4. Frulix
The clear liquid from the separation step receives preservatives, mixture and filling.
Antioxidant action
The test for antioxidant action was carried out in accordance with the Fenton protocol, comparing FRULIX UVA (GRAPE) with a saline solution (placebo) and with mannitol as a positive control. The graph below shows the antioxidant action compared to the action of the saline solution.
Inhibition of decomposition of deoxy-ribose (Fenton)
FRULIX UVA (GRAPE) shows good antioxidant activity when compared to the placebo (89.4%).
Applications
Skin Care products
Emulsions, masks, serums, mature skin products, liquid and bar soaps.
Hair Care products
Shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, leave on and serums.
Usage levels
FRULIX UVA (GRAPE) is compatible with the majority of ingredients used in cosmetic formulations for the treatment of skin and hair and may be incorporated cold, directly into the aqueous phase of the formulas, in accordance with the suggestions of usage levels found in the table below. lt is stable at temperatures up to 90°C, in pH conditions from 4.00 to 11.00.
