What effects do plant and herbal extracts and powders have in cosmetic products?
Plant and herbal extracts and powders are primarily added to cosmetic formulations due to the association with the active ingredients and their properties, whereby the ingredients may help to calm, restore, smooth, and protect. In addition, extracts may contain compounds which act as antioxidants.
Can I use extracts in my cosmetic products?
Some extracts are oil soluble, and others are water soluble, which means some blend well with oil-based products, whilst others blend well with water-based products. Further information for the use of the extracts can be found on the individual pages below.
What is the difference between an extract and a powder?
Extract-based products are those in which a key compound is extracted from the plant and used either as a powder or a liquid in the product. Whereas, the powdered ingredients, are those products in which the plant was dried up and made into a powder for use.
How can I use powdered extracts?
Powdered Extracts are great for use in toners, rinses, lotions, conditioners, or any other recipes that contain water.
Why use plant and herbal extracts and powders in cosmetic products?
More and more customers are looking for natural and sustainable formulations. Extracts and powders are easy to use and easy to combine in products and they add a noticeable difference to the texture and feeling of the product. More information is available for each ingredient on its page.
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Liquid fruit extracts are perfect for adding to your homemade cosmetics as they impart their natural vitamins, minerals, and nutrients into your p...
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This extract is 10 times more concentrated than our aloe vera juice (it is classed as 10:1, aloe juice is 1:1), and can be used to make aloe vera g...
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Freeze-dried crystalline powder produced from 100% pure liquid of organic aloe vera that can be used in products. PLEASE NOTE: To make an aloe vera...
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Our Betaine Powder is an active multifunctional ingredient which is 100% natural and plant-based, derived from GMO-free sugar beet molasses. It’s ...
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Liquid fruit extracts are perfect for adding to your homemade cosmetics as they impart their natural vitamins, minerals, and nutrients into your p...
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Extracted with CO2 gas (Carbon Dioxide), this is the purest and gentlest way of making Botanical Extracts without the use of either heat or solvent...
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This highly-concentrated, botanical Carrot CO2 Extract is well known for its antioxidant and rejuvenating properties. This Carrot CO2 Extract nouri...
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This highly-concentrated, botanical Chamomile CO2 Extract is well known for its healing properties. Extracted with CO2 gas (Carbon Dioxide), this i...
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This powder consists of 100% chamomile powder. Chamomile is well known for its calming aroma and its anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing properties. ...
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INCI name Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract What is Coconut CO2 Extract? This extract is a multifunctional agent that seals in moisture and pr...
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Coconut milk powder is the perfect addition to handmade soap and facial masks. It keeps the skin and hair hydrated. It's also packed with nutrients...
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INCI name Glycerine, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract. What is Cucumber Glycerine Extract? An emollient and humectant, it is made from cucumber and gl...
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Cucumber powder is great to add into skin care products for its anti-inflammatory actions and skin-tightening properties. Traditionally cucumber sl...
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