Photoprotective emulsions produced with moringa seed oil (Moringa oleifera Lam)
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https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv12n3-040Keywords:
emulsion, sun protection factor, moringa seed oilAbstract
In this study, the photoprotective capacity of cosmetic emulsions produced with oil extracted from moringa seeds was analyzed. The emulsions were prepared with moringa seed oil as the oil phase, Procetyl AWS as the surfactant and oleic acid as the co-surfactant in a 2:1 ratio. It was observed that the emulsions prepared with 5% oil in their formulation had a sun protection factor (SPF) above 27, unlike the emulsions prepared with 10% oil, which had a sun protection factor below 14. Two emulsions prepared without the addition of oleic acid in their formulation did not separate into phases, presenting an SPF similar to the formulations with the addition of oleic acid. The emulsions obtained exhibited pseudoplastic fluid behavior, according to the viscosity curve as a function of rotation speed (rpm) performed by rheometer analysis, which allows for better spreading on the skin. This allows us to conclude that the use of moringa seed oil showed potential for the production of photoprotective emulsions.
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