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AQUARICH (eco) - Kinetik

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3.2 Lecithin fraction<br />

Lecithin is the collective term for a group of substances (glycoproteins) which are some of the most<br />

important and widespread substances of living nature. All living cells contain lecithin. Lecithins are<br />

present in very high concentrations in pulses (lentils, beans, soy, lupines...). The carbohydrate<br />

content in lecithins ranges from 2 to 50%.<br />

In the 19 th century, lecithin was isolated from egg yolk by<br />

a French chemist for the first time. Lecithin and its various<br />

fractions are known as emulsifiers. Highly purified<br />

fractions are not used for these applications.<br />

A special lecithin fraction, very rich in unsaturated<br />

phospholipids, was selected for <strong>AQUARICH</strong> ® .<br />

Phospholipids are essential components of every cell.<br />

One positive property is that the phospholipids in lecithin<br />

makes the skin supple and soft without feeling greasy. In<br />

addition, it has excellent water binding properties.<br />

Alpha phosphatidylcholine<br />

R: fatty acids<br />

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is<br />

extracted in a controlled process<br />

from lecithin. Normally, raw<br />

lecithin contains approx. 2% - 3%<br />

PC. The fraction used for<br />

<strong>AQUARICH</strong> ® contains over 70%<br />

PC.Unsaturated phosphatidylcholine<br />

(use in <strong>AQUARICH</strong> ® )<br />

contains the omega 6 fatty acids<br />

essential for humans.<br />

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<strong>AQUARICH</strong> ®<br />

(<strong>eco</strong>) │ Moisture for Skin & Hair

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