Intiki Kiga PE
- CAS Number
- 223749-33-5
- INCI Name
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Intiki Kiga PE commonly known the sausage tree. The name arises from the shape of its fruit and it occurs throughout Africa [Gra2002, Hou2002]. Traditionally the fruit is used to treat eczema, wounds and ulcers [Gra2002, Hou2002]. The fruit used is sustainably harvested in South Africa by local communities.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
- Physical Process
Hammermill, extraction (aq), excipient, vacuum spray drying.
Product families
- Skin Actives
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Firming Agent, Healing Agent
- Benefit Claims
Compatibility, Firming, Improves Skin Elasticity, Suitable for Sensitive Skin; Compatibility; Firming; Improves Skin Elasticity; Suitable for Sensitive Skin
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Preservative-free, Sustainable; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; GMO-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Preservative-free; Sustainable
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- Nagoya Compliant
- Ethics
- Nagoya compliant
- Sustainably harvested
- Preservative free
- 100 % Natural
- GMO free
- Carrier
- Maltodextrin
- Activity
Kigelia Africana extract has shown skin firming and increased elasticity properties [2016Der].
- Benefits
Kigelia has been used in skincare products for its firming and elasticity effect. Firming, 13%, was seen by all subjects after 28 days [2016Der].
- Appearance
- Soluble in water
- Soluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Use Levels
- 0.05 - 0.3
- Shelf Life Storage
Shelf life - 24 months; Storage conditions - Away from direct sunlight. Store 2°C to 25°C.
- Certifications and Compliance
- Nagoya Compliant
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Firming Agent
- Healing Agent
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Usage | 0.05 - 0.3 | % m/m |
| pH Value (1% m/m (aq), 25°C) | 4 - 6 | — |
| Total plate count | max. 100 | C.F.U./g |
