Originated from South America, Chenopodium quinoa is called pseudocereal due to its composition close to cereals. Quinoa is an important food in Andean region and is cultivated since more than 5000 years. This extremophilic plant grows in arid, cold and windy regions with poor, often salty, soil. Indeed, it derives its extraordinary nutritive qualities from its hardiness.
In the province of Altiplano live the Kallawayas. These nomads practice empirical medicine using their in-depth knowledge of regional plants and white magic to heal local people. These healers use the quinoa to make llikta, a paste used to soothe inflammations and itches. Richer in essential amino-acids, vitamins (B group, E) and minerals (Ca, K, P, Mg…) than cereals, quinoa is ideal to moisturise and nourish the skin. The content in saponins brings anti-inflammatory properties and soothes sensitive skin.
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Physical form at 25°C
- Liquid
Chemistry
- Botanical extracts
- Conventional extraction
Functions
- Emotive ingredients
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Applications
- Bath, shower & soaps
- Antiperspirants & deodorants
- After sun
- Body care
- Eye contour care
- Face / neck skin care
- Facial cleansers
- Foot care
- Hair conditioners - leave on
- Hair conditioners - rinse off
- Leg care
- Lip care
- Nail care & colour
- Scalp treatments
- Shampoos
- Shaving / hair removal
Consumer benefit
- Hydrating / moisturising / nourishing
- Repair
Certifications and standards
- Halal
- ISO 16128 - natural ingredient
- ISO 16128 - derived natural
Regional compliance
- IECIC
Ingredient origin
- Plant derived
- Organic cultivation
Composition information
- EO/PO free
- EDTA free
- BHT / BHA free
% Natural origin content – ISO 16128
- 99.4
Biodegradability
- Expected to be readily biodegradable
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