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Meadowfoam Oil: Superior Natural Oxidative Stability Index (OSI)

Meadowfoam’s OSI Value helps…

Preservare l'efficacia del prodotto

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Protegge l'aspetto e il profumo
Mantiene la qualità e la freschezza
Conserva i principi attivi
Riduce l'ossidazione che può causare irritazioni cutanee.

Fornire risparmi sulla formulazione

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Reduces need for expensive antioxidants, stabilizers, and preservatives

Migliorare la durata di conservazione dei prodotti

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Migliora la soddisfazione dei clienti
Riduce gli sprechi dovuti al deterioramento
Crea una portata geografica più ampia
Migliora l'efficienza della supply chain, semplificando la gestione dell'inventario e della distribuzione.

Migliorare l'economia di produzione

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Crea una maggiore durata di conservazione, consentendo campagne di produzione più lunghe
Riduce la frequenza dei cicli di avvio e pulizia

According to Ricerca USDA, adding as little as 5% of meadowfoam to other oils will significantly increase the oil’s oxidative stability, with some improvements over 2,000%!

Even when adding Meadowfoam to a more stable oil such as Jojoba, Jojoba’s OSI improved by 70%!

Laboratory glass flasks with natural oil formulations on outdoor table

Superior Moisture Retention: Long & Very Long-Chain Fatty Acids

Meadowfoam oil has over 95% long-chain fatty acids

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(LCFA >61% + VLCFA >34%) that support cosmetic product’s moisture retention, wrinkle reduction, and anti-aging capabilities, while also providing natural antioxidants such as vitamin E to help resist oxidative stress caused by free radicals and environmental aggressors.

Long-Chain fatty acids (LCFA)

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LFCA are major components of the skin’s lipid membrane and are critical for the skin’s barrier function by helping to retain moisture and protect against external irritants.

Very Long-Chain fatty acids (VLCFA)

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VLCFA have a key role in maintaining the skin’s barrier function and preventing water loss, while contributing to the mechanical and chemical robustness of the skin’s outer layer.

Sun Protection: Reducing the Impact of Ultraviolet B Radiation

A 2018 study by Oregon State University College of Pharmacy showed meadowfoam has UV absorption capacity that helps reduce UVB radiation that can damage skin cells. The study also found that meadowfoam compounds helped prevent sun-induced aging and skin wrinkling by blocking the activation of enzymes that degrade collagen.

More research needs to be done, but a good overview by Allure magazine can be found here.