Extracts & Powders

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.