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Development of a Phytocosmetic Enriched with Pequi (Caryocar brasiliense Cambess) Oil
Pegorin, Giovana SantAna; Marques, Márcia Ortiz Mayo; Mayer, Cassia Roberta Malacrida; Santos, Lucinéia.
  • Pegorin, Giovana SantAna; São Paulo State University. Institute of Chemistry. Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. Araraquara. BR
  • Marques, Márcia Ortiz Mayo; Agronomic Institute of Campinas. Center for Research and Development of Plant Genetic Resources. Campinas. BR
  • Mayer, Cassia Roberta Malacrida; São Paulo State University. School of Sciences and Languages. Biotechnology Department. Assis. BR
  • Santos, Lucinéia; São Paulo State University. School of Sciences and Languages. Biotechnology Department. Assis. BR
Braz. arch. biol. technol ; 63: e20190478, 2020. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1132255
ABSTRACT
Abstract The pulp oil of Caryocar brasiliense Camb., better known as pequi, is used in the typical cuisine of the Brazilian Cerrado region. It is also used in folk medicine to combat several types of disease of the respiratory system and skin. However, since its exploration is purely extractive, the exhaustion of this plant is already foreseen. Thus, in order to establish the sustainable use of pequi and contribute to its maintenance, this study aimed to develop a phytocosmetic with antioxidant and photoprotective properties using the oil of this fruit. Initially, the cytotoxicity of the oil was evaluated in order to establish the safety of its use and its fatty acid composition. Then, from the cream enriched with the oil, it was evaluated the antioxidant and photoprotector potentials, quantified the total phenolic content and examined the quality of the formulation. Pequi oil showed high percentages of palmitic (52.11%) and oleic (44.57%) fatty acids and absence of cytotoxicity. The analysis of the cream revealed 168.8 mg of total phenols in gallic acid equivalent per 100 g of oil. The evaluation of antioxidant activity showed an EC50 of 2.921 mg/mL and a capacity of inhibiting the lipoperoxidation process higher than 100%. The obtained sun protection factor was 11.40 at the concentration of 6.25 mg/mL. The quality tests revealed small disturbances in the cream stability that can be solved by further research and improvement of the formulation. The pequi oil can be converted into a phytocosmetic of great commercial value.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sunscreening Agents / Plant Oils / Cosmetics / Ericales Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. arch. biol. technol Journal subject: Biology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Agronomic Institute of Campinas/BR / São Paulo State University/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sunscreening Agents / Plant Oils / Cosmetics / Ericales Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. arch. biol. technol Journal subject: Biology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Agronomic Institute of Campinas/BR / São Paulo State University/BR