Emulsive water-soluble concentrates

Abstract

The invention relates to the solubilization of lipophilic substances, preferably from the group of lipids, steroids, terpenes, and polar lipids, by means of a lecithin / polyol matrix or a lecithin / carbohydrate matrix so as to obtain water-soluble, emulsive, transparent concentrates which are used in cosmetic, dietary, and pharmaceutical products.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an emulsion-like transparent to translucent water-soluble concentrate according to the features of claim 1 and its use in cosmetics, medicine or food. Background technique [0002] Lipophilic or lipid substances often have to be converted into problem-free application forms in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic or food sector. A practically problem-free form of application is that of emulsions containing emulsifiers which reduce the interfacial surface tension of the fat droplets, resulting in a fine and stable distribution of the fat in the water. [0003] Depending on the field of application, there are emulsions of creamy to emulsion-like consistency in which the amount of emulsifier is 0.5-10% (w / w). The particle size of fat droplets of conventional emulsions depends on many factors, such as fat, emulsifier, applied energy, and it is usually in the three-digit nanometer range (100-1000 nm). [0004] Specific problems an...

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Problems solved by technology

However, these solubilizers have serious deficiencies

[0009] - highly volatile alcohols - VOC - (ethanol, isopropanol) are toxic to cells, and - are undesirable in many formulations due to atmospheric protection concerns