DESENVOLVIMENTO E CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE HIDROGÉIS PARA APLICAÇÃO CUTÂNEA A PARTIR DA GOMA ALFARROBA
DESENVOLVIMENTO E CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE HIDROGÉIS PARA APLICAÇÃO CUTÂNEA A PARTIR DA GOMA ALFARROBA
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.2242321093
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Palavras-chave: Hidrogel, Alfarroba, tratamento estético, biopolímero
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Keywords: Hydrogel, Carob, aesthetic treatment, biopolymer
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Abstract: Many people search for treatments that can enhance their personal appearance and boost their self-esteem. One option is hydrogels, which are made up of polymeric materials and can be used to create three-dimensional networks. Locust bean gum, a polysaccharide derived from the carob tree seed, has thickening, stabilizing, and gelling properties, and is also non-toxic and compatible with human skin. This study aims to develop, characterize, and perform quality control tests on locust bean gum hydrogels for topical use. The hydrogels were created by dispersing 3% locust bean gum in distilled water using a mortar and pestle. The formulation was tested for thermal and mechanical stability, pH values, occlusivity, spreadability factor, and microbiological quality control over seven days. The hydrogel showed good stability and pH values around neutrality but became more alkaline after seven days. However, the formulation had a low spreadability profile, high occlusion factor, and a high count of bacteria and fungi. These results suggest that further optimization of the hydrogel's composition, including adjusting the pH and adding preservatives, is necessary. Despite these challenges, locust bean gum remains a promising candidate for creating hydrogels for aesthetic purposes, although more research is needed to confirm this hypothesis
- Chaiene Vicentini
- Maite Carla Deon
- Luana de Pierri Borges
- Everton Gross
- Tatiane Rodrigues
- Marcel Henrique Marcondes Sari
- Carlos Henrique Blum da Silva
- Gabriela Tonello
- Alice Casassola
- Ana Carla Penteado Feltrin