Monoglyceride Alpha-gel Phase and its Potential Cosmetic Applications

ISBN-13: 9783659910548 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 248 str.

Fan Wang; Alejandro G. Marangoni

Opis

This work examines the nature and dynamics of the polymorphic behaviour of long-chain saturated monoglycerides (MGs) in hydrogels and in structured oil-in-water emulsions. The stability of the metastable -gel phase has been successfully improved by using certain co-emulsifiers, processing parameters, and storage conditions. A highly stable MG -gel phase in turn allows for enhanced performance of MG emulsifiers in food products. The novel application of MG-structured emulsions as cosmetic creams has also been investigated. Its potential as an alternative "green", petroleum-free cosmetics is demonstrated through rheological and skin hydration tests.

O autorze

Dr. Fan Wang completed her doctoral degree in the Department of Food Science at University of Guelph. Her PhD thesis focused on the stabilization of monoglyceride -gel phase. Her research interest is on encapsulation strategies for the enhanced performance of active ingredients in food and cosmetic applications.