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EUTERPE OLERACEA SEED POWDER.

Insufficient Data CAS 879496-95-4 ; 906351-38-0 / ABRASIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING

Derived from the açaí fruit, Euterpe Oleracea Seed Powder is a multi-functional ingredient. It provides gentle physical exfoliation while delivering a rich spectrum of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, supporting skin protection against environmental aggressors and cellular degradation.

Summary

Abrasive Skin Conditioning Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Anti-aging Photoprotective

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates through several mechanisms: Physically, it serves as a mild abrasive, facilitating mechanical exfoliation to refine skin texture. Biochemically, it's abundant in phenolic compounds, including gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin, tannins, and proanthocyanidins, which actively scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby imparting robust antioxidant defense. Furthermore, it exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and contributes to anti-aging by inhibiting Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), an enzyme critical for collagen breakdown. The ingredient also demonstrates photoprotective effects.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 In vitro investigations using a standardized Euterpe oleracea seed extract (TI-35) at concentrations up to 10 μg/mL effectively reduced basal reactive oxygen species production, showed pronounced antioxidant and scavenging capabilities, and inhibited Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), indicating significant anti-aging potential.
  2. 02 Studies on Euterpe oleracea seed extracts and fractions, applied at concentrations exceeding 500 μg/mL (IC50), demonstrated significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity without inducing cytotoxic effects on peritoneal macrophages.
  3. 03 An açaí seed oil nanoemulsion displayed notable antioxidant effects, with EC50 values for DPPH and ABTS tests recorded at 229.845 µg/mL and 201.2895 µg/mL, respectively.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Specific data on 'dusting' prevalence or typical percentage thresholds for Euterpe Oleracea Seed Powder in cosmetic formulations are not available to establish a benchmark.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 2 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

A standardized extract derived from Euterpe oleracea seeds has exhibited excellent long-term stability. Aqueous extracts of roasted açaí seed powder maintain functional stability across a broad pH range of 2.0 to 7.0. The primary active components, including phenolic compounds and proanthocyanidins, are water-soluble.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Panel has determined that current data are insufficient to support a safety conclusion for Euterpe Oleracea Seed Powder under intended cosmetic use conditions, citing 'Method of Manufacture' as a key data requirement. However, other Euterpe oleracea derivatives (fruit extract, juice, pulp powder) have been deemed safe. Notably, in vitro studies on a standardized seed extract (TI-35) showed no skin irritation or mutagenic activity, and açaí seed oil and its nanoemulsion demonstrated no adverse effects in toxicity assessments on cell cultures and mice.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Euterpe Oleracea Seed Powder offers promising antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and exfoliating benefits; however, its overall safety for cosmetic use is currently inconclusive according to CIR due to insufficient data regarding its method of manufacture.

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