Sacha Inchi: The Promising Source of Functional Oil for Anti-Aging Product

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  • Lourith Nattaya
    School of Cosmetic Science, Mae Fah Luang University Phytocosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Research Group, Mae Fah Luang University
  • Kanlayavattanakul Mayuree
    School of Cosmetic Science, Mae Fah Luang University Phytocosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Research Group, Mae Fah Luang University
  • Chaikul Puxvadee
    School of Cosmetic Science, Mae Fah Luang University Phytocosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Research Group, Mae Fah Luang University

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<p>Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) oil is constituted with macronutrients and the health benefit fatty acids. In this context, the efficient of Sacha inchi oil for anti-aging product is presented. The light-clear yellowish seed oil of Sacha inchi was revealed on its physicochemical properties that are in the same range of the commercializing plant-oil supplied for topical products. The oil was GC/MS exhibited to be constituted with α-linolenic (51.72%) and linoleic (24.3%) acids, with unsaturated/saturated fatty acids ratio of 21.26. The oil was noted onto its potent in vitro antioxidant activity assessed by ABTS, DPPH and FRAP assays. In addition, the oil (1-3%) was proved to be safe in normal human fibroblast cells. Furthermore, the oil exhibited cellular antioxidant with inhibitory effect against MMP-2. Sacha inchi oil is therefore highlighted as a potential source of nutraceutical especially for anti-aging product. The oil is specified for the product development in terms of physicochemical, chemical and biological profiles. Innovative processing of Sacha inchi is therefore encouraged as the promising plant for anti-aging product.</p>

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