Extraction, Isolation and Evaluation of Pitera from Fermented Rice water and its Incorporation as Active in Bi-phasic Makeup Removal

Abstract

Rice is one of the major cereals and essential food for Indian population. It is also Asian?s best beauty secret. It is rich in minerals and vitamins that make it fantastic for both skin and hair. Rice water has many properties of cosmetic value, it?s effects are further enhanced , if left to ferment. Fermented rice water is a rice water that is left to ferment and has gone slightly sour. It is rich in antioxidants, minerals, B vitamins, vitamin E, and traces of Pitera, a substance produced during the fermentation process. It is also known as Saccharomycopsis Ferment filtrate, a natural by-product of yeast fermentation containing amino acids, minerals, vitamins & organic acids. The objective of present study is to explore the properties of fermented active in skin care since, researches regarding fermented active is not overly abundant. Furthermore, fermentation process helps to preserve the product?s shelf life with anti-microbial property and also increase the nutrient density, making the product?s natural ingredients more powerful. In the present study, rice water was fermented and evaluated for the presence of Pitera and incorporated as an active in Bi-phasic Makeup Removal. The product was evaluated for its cleansing and moisturizing properties.