FSS Fractionated Lemon Cooling OS

Background:
As a popular summertime drink, lemonade is unparalleled. Its ability to cool and refresh are nothing short of surprising based on the fact that lemons are often considered too sour/tart, but when processed become one of the most consumed seasonal beverages. Based on this, lemons have become an ideal candidate for garnering other refreshing sensorial benefits. Sourcing the extract from the entirety of the lemon as a source is both sustainable and practical, as the plant has a complex mix of compounds that comprise it.

Science & Benefits:
FSS Fractionated Lemon Cooling OS is a unique, natural, oil-soluble material that was designed to chemically trigger TRPM8 skin receptors which in turn directly stimulates nerve endings and leads to a perceived cooling sensation on the skin. This mild cooling effect makes it ideal for anhydrous applications where refreshing benefits are desired without the need to incorporate more traditional menthol-based ingredients. Lemons contain a naturally occurring compound often obtained from the fruit peel oils. This compound works to create the sensorial cooling when FSS Fractionated Lemon Cooling OS is applied to the skin. The mechanism of action of this compound works to allow sodium and calcium ions to flow into the neurons. This creates depolarization and generation of an action potential, causing the sensation of cooling on the skin.

By fractionating the processed lemon, we are able to successfully isolate these specific compounds to give the desired composition based on a highly controlled gradient system. By being highly selective, the finished raw material is able to deliver upon the benefits of sensory cooling. With the demand for alternative cooling products to menthol (a common irritant for sensitive skin and with an overpowering odor), including FSS Fractionated Lemon Cooling OS in formulations can help to create a refreshing and consumer-recognizable product with sensorial benefits.