Botamix Softening - Eco Complex, 100 ml

Botamix Softening – Eco-Complex: Your Natural Elixir for Supple Skin and Hair

Unleash the gentle power of nature with Botamix Softening – Eco-Complex, a premium plant-derived active ingredient meticulously crafted in France. This exquisite liquid blend, true to the color of its raw materials, is a water-soluble botanical powerhouse designed to imbue your cosmetic formulations with exceptional softening, soothing, and conditioning properties. With an optimal inclusion rate of 1-5%, Botamix Softening is your key to creating products that deliver a touch of natural luxury and remarkable efficacy.

Description and Key Features

Botamix Softening – Eco-Complex is a thoughtfully curated blend of plant extracts suspended in vegetable glycerin, a truly natural concept. This clear liquid boasts the natural hues of its botanical components and is effortlessly water-soluble, ensuring seamless integration into a diverse array of water-based cosmetic formulations.

The magic of Botamix Softening lies in its rich composition of synergistic botanical extracts, including:

• Chestnut Extract: Known for its skin-conditioning and protective properties.
• Cotton Extract: Often used for its moisturizing and emollient benefits, leaving a soft feel.
• Guarana Extract: Provides a gentle stimulating effect and can help invigorate the skin.
• Hops Extract: Valued for its soothing and calming attributes, beneficial for sensitive skin.
• Mallow Flower Extract: Renowned for its emollient and moisturizing properties, promoting skin hydration and suppleness.
• White Tea Extract: A powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.

This unique combination works in harmony to provide a multifaceted approach to skin and hair care, delivering hydration, comfort, and a beautifully soft feel.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The gentle yet effective nature of Botamix Softening – Eco-Complex makes it an incredibly versatile ingredient, suitable for a wide range of cosmetic products aimed at enhancing softness, hydration, and overall comfort for both skin and hair:

• Facial Skincare:
  • Hydrating Serums and Essences: Add a natural boost of hydration and a silky-smooth feel to lightweight facial serums and essences.
  • Moisturizers and Creams: Enhance the emollient properties of face creams and lotions, making them feel richer and more comforting on the skin.
  • Cleansers and Toners: Incorporate into gentle facial cleansers and toners to prevent dryness and leave the skin feeling soft and refreshed after cleansing.
  • Soothing Masks: Ideal for calming and hydrating facial masks, especially for sensitive or dry skin.
• Body Care:
  • Body Lotions and Butters: Contribute to a luxurious texture and leave the skin feeling incredibly soft and supple in body moisturizers.
  • Shower Gels and Washes: Infuse body cleansers with softening properties to counteract the drying effects of water, ensuring skin remains smooth.
  • Hand and Foot Creams: Provide targeted softening for rough or dry areas, making hands and feet feel more comfortable.
• Hair Care:
  • Conditioners and Rinses: Enhance the detangling and softening properties of hair conditioners, leaving hair silky and manageable without weighing it down.
  • Hair Masks and Treatments: Add to deep conditioning masks for an intense softening and moisturizing treatment, improving hair texture and elasticity.
  • Leave-in Conditioners and Serums: Perfect for lightweight, non-greasy leave-in products that provide continuous softness and frizz control.
• Baby Care Products:
  • Its gentle, natural composition makes it a suitable choice for sensitive formulations designed for infants and children, such as gentle washes and lotions.
• Natural and Eco-Friendly Formulations:
  • As a "Natural concept" blend of plant extracts, it aligns perfectly with the growing demand for clean beauty, natural, and eco-conscious cosmetic products.

By incorporating Botamix Softening – Eco-Complex, you can create products that not only perform exceptionally but also resonate with consumers seeking effective, natural, and skin-friendly solutions.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Silken Touch" Hydrating Body Lotion

Create a luxuriously soft and deeply hydrating body lotion that will leave your skin feeling incredibly smooth, enhanced by the natural goodness of Botamix Softening.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, containers) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Prepare Phase A: In a heat-resistant beaker, combine distilled water and glycerin. Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the surface of the water phase and whisk vigorously or use a mini-mixer to prevent clumping until a smooth, lump-free gel forms. Heat this phase to 70-75°C (158-167°F).
3. Prepare Phase B: In a separate heat-resistant beaker, combine sweet almond oil, shea butter, emulsifying wax, and cetyl alcohol. Heat this phase to 70-75°C (158-167°F), ensuring all solids are fully melted.
4. Emulsify: Slowly pour Phase B into Phase A while continuously stirring with a stick blender or high-shear mixer. Blend for 2-3 minutes to create a stable emulsion. Continue to stir occasionally (or use a regular mixer) as the mixture cools to prevent separation and ensure a smooth texture.
5. Cool Down and Add Phase C: Once the lotion has cooled to below 45°C (113°F) and begins to thicken, add the Botamix Softening – Eco-Complex, Vitamin E oil, broad-spectrum preservative, and any optional fragrance oil. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all ingredients.
6. pH Adjustment (Recommended): Check the pH of your lotion. For body lotions, a pH between 5.0 and 6.0 is generally ideal for skin compatibility and preservative efficacy. Adjust if necessary using a diluted solution of lactic acid (to lower pH) or baking soda solution (to raise pH), adding drop by drop and rechecking.
7. Final Transfer: Transfer the finished body lotion into clean, sterile bottles or jars.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Optimal Dosing: For lotions and creams, an inclusion rate of 1-5% of Botamix Softening is highly effective. You can adjust within this range based on the desired level of softening and hydration.
• Incorporation: As a water-soluble liquid, Botamix Softening should be added to the water phase or, ideally, during the cool-down phase of your formulation (below 45°C) to ensure its integrity and prevent degradation from excessive heat.
• Texture and Feel: Botamix Softening can subtly enhance the skin feel of your finished product, contributing to a smoother, less tacky finish.
• pH Stability: While generally stable, always perform a pH check of your final product after adding all ingredients to ensure it remains within the desired range for product stability and skin compatibility.
• Natural Color Variation: Since the complex's color "corresponds to the raw materials," expect slight natural variations in the final product's hue depending on the batch. This is normal and a sign of its natural origin.
• Storage: Store the finished body lotion in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. The product's shelf life will depend on the preservative used and proper manufacturing practices.

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