Traditionally, citrus pectins have been used to make jams and jellies, but their de-toxifying, buffering, and moisturizing capabilities have been recognized for nearly 50 years. O'Derma Pectin, which is derived from the peels of Italy's famed blood oranges, is a non-gelling, lower molecular weight pectin in a convenient liquid concentrate—formulated specifically for the needs of the personal care industry. It is ideal for preparing creams, hair rinses, facial masks and peels, and thin film products. Pectins are natural chelators with a proven ability to remove toxic heavy metals from skin and hair, and a natural buffering capacity which makes them an ideal ingredient for soothing creams--for instance, to treat burns, rashes, or other skin irritations. A related property of pectin is that for the delivery of active ingredients, whether these are herbal ingredients or fragrances. Pectin can serve as an excellent encapsulating ingredient, providing a slower release profile.
Perhaps most importantly, it has long been recognized that pectin is a superb moisturizing agent and provides an ideal scaffold for the growth of new skin cells—which is why it has become one of the premier hydrocolloid products used in wound care applications. With O'Derma Pectin, these outstanding, skin-rejuvenating properties can be put to use in washes, exfoliating agents, and facial peels. As a liquid concentrate, O'Derma Pectin is ideally suited for easy addition to creams, gels, or even to the fabrication of thin film products, such as patches, peels, wraps, or hair color strips. There is no need to worry about hydration, premature gelling, or mixing problems. O'Derma Pectin brings to the personal care industry all of the well-recognized, healthy benefits of pectins, in a convenient form.