Plantsoft Oil (liquid vegetable lanolin) 50 g

Liquid vegetable lanolin is a nourishing, odorless cosmetic ingredient

Liquid plant lanolin - a nourishing and odourless cosmetic ingredient Natural liquid lanolin under the trade name Plantsoft Oil is a popular cosmetic ingredient with nourishing, moisturising and protective properties. The emollient is completely similar to lanolin of animal origin, but unlike it has no odour and does not cause an allergic reaction. Lanolin of vegetable origin is a mixture of polyglycerides of fatty acids. The raw materials for it are castor oil and olive oil. Essentially, vegetable lanolin is a complex of plant sterols. It is a "green component" approved by ECOCERT.

Characteristics of the component and specific uses

INCI: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (and) Glyceryl Rosinate (and) Glyceryl Oleate (and) Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables

Dosage (percentage of input into cosmetics): 1 - 30%. Vegetable lanolin can be used almost in its pure form. But most often the following percentage of input is used:

• in creams it is added from 3 % to 10 %,
• in protective formulations from 15 % to 30 %
• in therapeutic ointments from 50 % to 80 %

Solubility: in oil, heating is allowed

Certification: Ecocert, Cosmos

Storage: it is recommended to store in a dark cool place, protect from direct sunlight and overheating.

Properties of vegetable lanolin in cosmetics

It is essentially an emollient with high lubricity. It can be used in all types of cosmetics, to which it gives a number of useful properties.

It is a powerful moisturising component, which is able to create an occlusive layer on the skin, preventing moisture loss, and in terms of moisturising properties vegetable lanolin is equal to petroleum jelly. But unlike petroleum jelly, the film that vegetable lanolin creates is breathable. Lanolin is able to attract and retain moisture, which enhances its moisturising properties.

This cosmetic ingredient has the strongest emollient properties. It restores the protective hydrolipidic layer on the skin, giving it softness and elasticity. Supplies the skin with lipids. It is very suitable for the care of dry, cracked and dehydrated skin. Lanolin is good for hand skin care as it creates a protective and occlusive layer. Vegetable lanolin is worth buying and adding to the recipe of cream for ageing skin, as lanolin smoothes wrinkles, makes the skin firmer and more elastic.

This asset penetrates well into the skin and serves as a transport agent for other assets. Vegetable lanolin gives cosmetics great water-resistant properties.

How to work with plant lanolin

Plant lanolin is a viscous but fluid liquid. It can be added to the fatty phase of creams or melted together with oils in a water bath, but its structure also makes it possible to create cosmetics cold, and it can also be used in anhydrous mixtures. Creams with vegetable lanolin have a pleasant texture, are well absorbed and easy to apply to the skin.

Plant lanolin can be used in these recipes and remedies

• Nourishing and protective creams for hands, face
• Softening products for dry and very dry skin, including hands and feet.
• Winter creams or, as they are also called kold creams, for all skin types, as lanolin creates a protective layer and allows the creams to be used before going outdoors.
• Anti-ageing creams
• Creams for the eye area
• Shampoos, conditioners and masks for dry, coloured or weakened hair, hair that is often styled and dried In lipsticks and balms to add shine,
• Nourishing and moisturising lips
• Sun protection
• properties Nail and cuticle care products

Plant lanolin - an ingredient for allergy sufferers and children

Unlike lanolin of animal origin, plant lanolin can be safely used in cosmetic products for allergy sufferers. It is ideal for sensitive and allergy-prone skin. This component can be used in cosmetics for pregnant and breastfeeding women, particularly in breast care products. Vegetable lanolin can be used to lubricate cracks that occur on the nipples during breastfeeding. Vegetable lanolin is often included in cosmetics and creams for children, even the smallest ones. It can be safely used in vegan and green cosmetics.