Development of phytocosmetics based on the hydroalcoholic extract of Myrciaria cauliflora (jabuticaba)

Abstract

Brazil holds the largest reserves of natural resources in the world, being an international highlight in biological diversity, it is estimated that 20% of the total species already inventoried are in Brazil. However, the literature indicates that there are few studies related to the use and development of technologies from native plants, mainly in the cosmetic industry. This work aims to develop a cosmetic product based on the hydroalcoholic extract of the bark of Myrciaria Cauliflora (jabuticaba) and carry out its quality control. As an extraction methodology, cold maceration was used, with distilled water as the extracting liquid. Three different concentrations of extract incorporation were tested [1.5%], [3.5%] and [4.0%], in triplicate, and centrifugation tests, temperature stress, organoleptic assays, pH, density, and spreadability. All samples were stable in most tests, with changes being observed in centrifugation tests (creaming) in all samples, and temperature stress at 70°C, where there was flocculation of concentration samples [4.0%]. The moisturizer obtained from the hydroalcoholic extract of Myrciaria cauliflora bark has a potential cosmetological profile, being an economical alternative for the cosmetic industries due to the possible reuse of waste from the food industry, and encompasses the new market of consumers who value the ecological footprint of companies.