Recettes de macérâts huileux : intérêt pour la cosmétique

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Abstract

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.