Citrustem 100 ml

Citrustem Orange Cell Culture Active for Firming Skin Care Concepts

Citrustem is a pre-dispersed cosmetic active containing sweet orange callus culture extract in a water and glycerin carrier. It is designed for facial serums, creams, masks, and professional treatments developed for mature-looking skin, uneven texture, and reduced visual firmness. In the Mylo Opt catalog, the ingredient is available in the Cosmetic Actives Wholesale category.

Its declared INCI is Water, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum. The aqueous glycerin base allows convenient incorporation into formulations, while xanthan gum helps maintain a uniform liquid dispersion.

Citrustem is based on cultured orange plant cells rather than conventional expressed orange oil or a simple fruit fragrance. It is therefore used as a functional skin care ingredient and does not provide the role of a citrus perfume material.

Mature skin formulations

The ingredient is suitable for products developed to support a smoother, more conditioned, and visually resilient skin appearance. Typical applications include facial serums, day creams, night creams, masks, and neck or decollete treatments.

For lightweight hydration formulas, Citrustem can be combined with betaine, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, glycerin, and amino acid blends.

In richer barrier-focused emulsions, complementary ingredients may include ceramides, squalane, phytosterols, peptides, tocopherol, and botanical oils.

Its liquid form is practical for both laboratory development and commercial manufacturing. It can be measured directly and incorporated without preparing a separate oil dispersion.

Serum development

Citrustem is well suited to aqueous serums, fluid gels, ampoules, and concentrated treatments. It may be added to an already hydrated gel base with gentle mixing.

Because the product contains xanthan gum, its contribution to viscosity should be considered. Additional xanthan, carbomer, or cellulose-based modifiers may need to be reduced to maintain a light sensory profile.

Suitable combinations include niacinamide, panthenol, peptides, hyaluronic acid, botanical polysaccharides, and mild plant extracts. Each complex formula requires compatibility and stability assessment.

For eye-area products, conservative active levels, appropriate preservation, and a suitable pH must be established for the complete finished formulation.

Creams and emulsions

In emulsions, Citrustem is preferably incorporated during cool-down below 40°C. The main emulsion structure should be formed before the active is introduced.

It can be used in lightweight cream gels, daily moisturizers, night creams, and treatment masks. Jojoba oil, MCT oil, squalane, and sweet almond oil are suitable options for the lipid phase.

The water and glycerin delivered by Citrustem should be included in the overall formulation calculation. This consideration becomes especially relevant in concentrated creams or products with a limited aqueous phase.

Professional cosmetic products

The ingredient is suitable for salon masks, ampoule concentrates, hydrogel products, and finishing creams. It can support professional product concepts based on botanical cell culture technology.

In masks, Citrustem may be blended with sodium hyaluronate, alginates, hydrocolloids, hydrosols, and moisturizing complexes. The complete polymer system should be adjusted to avoid excessive thickness or instability.

Commercial scale-up requires testing for viscosity, pH, appearance, odor, preservation, package compatibility, and behavior under different storage conditions.

Processing level and storage

A general formulation range is approximately 0.5-5%, subject to the technical documentation for the exact material and production batch.

Add Citrustem with moderate agitation and avoid unnecessary high-shear mixing in low-viscosity products. After incorporation, verify uniformity, pH, viscosity, and preservative compatibility.

Store the ingredient in a tightly sealed container protected from direct light and excessive heat. Follow the supplier documentation for exact storage conditions and shelf life.

Citrustem smoothing facial emulsion

Purified Water 64 ml

Rose Hydrosol 10 ml

Citrustem 4 ml

Glycerin 3 ml

Betaine 3 g

Squalane 5 ml

Sweet Almond Oil 4 ml

Emulsifier 5 g

Panthenol 1 ml

Preservative 1 ml

Dissolve betaine and glycerin in purified water. In a separate vessel, combine squalane, sweet almond oil, and the emulsifier. Heat and process both phases according to the emulsifier requirements, then combine until a uniform emulsion is formed. During cool-down below 40°C, add rose hydrosol, Citrustem, panthenol, and preservative. Mix gently, then verify pH, viscosity, and stability before filling.