Amaranth Oilseed Composition and Cosmetic Applications

Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) is a possible alternative to high-nutritional-value crops. seeds are considered be one of the few sources phytosqualene (up 8%). The use squalene and its hydrogenated form squalane in skincare formulations has been steadily increasing, demand for these compounds expected rise continuously. aim this study was investigate amaranth oilseed as potential ingredient cosmetic applications. First, an experimental design optimization were carried out order obtain oil rich instead through catalytic hydrogenation. Under optimal conditions, resulting fully hydrogenated, with higher stability, more suitable uses. Furthermore, effect addition on rheological sensory characteristics moisturizing cream assessed. As expected, contents polyunsaturated fatty acids obtained by supercritical CO2 extraction, used next step experiment. Optimization conditions resulted oil, stability squalane. Better quality achieved when W/O enriched 2% or adding 1% formulation showed better overall compared other formulations.