Linden

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Linden extract is obtained from the flowers and bracts of various species of plants belonging to the genus Tilia, family Tiliaceae. The mucilages and heteropolysaccharides, of which it is mainly composed, form a thin and transparent film capable of binding water and transferring it to the stratum corneum, providing the skin with hydration and elasticity. It is used in the preparation of emulsions and serums for delicate, sensitive, dry, arid skin prone to redness. It is indicated in the formulation of shampoo, shower gel and detergents for intimate hygiene, where the mucilages have the function of reducing the irritating action of the primary surfactants. The linden extract, which is obtained from the flowers, is able to reduce the damage of brittle and damaged hair. In cosmetics it is often used in shampoos and lotions, because it protects the hair by creating a coating around the cuticles, softens it and maintains its elasticity, limiting water loss.