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Oléagineux, Corps Gras, Lipides. Volume 11, Number 6, 411-3, NOVEMBRE-DÉCEMBRE 2004, Huiles, corps gras et produits cosmétiques

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Author(s) : Fabrice Turon

Summary : The maceration is a particular contact process between virgin oil (as a solvent) and seeds, leaves or plant extracts (as a solid). This process enables the extraction of liposoluble content of the solid by ordinary pressure, using the virgin oil as a natural solvent. Moreover, it allows the extraction of liposoluble materials which are hardly extractable by simple pressure. In this review, traditional macerates and their cosmetic uses are reported.

Keywords : maceration, oil, tocopherol, essential fatty acids