Product Description
Sourcing and specification
Marigold CO2 Extract is produced in the Czech Republic by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of Tagetes Patula and Tagetes Erecta flowers. The viscous liquid is supplied in 100 g packs with INCI designation CO2 extracts Tagetes Patula Flower/Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract. CO2 Extracts Wholesale allows supplement and cosmetic manufacturers to source consistent lots for scale-up and routine production.
Functional value in formulations
The extract softens rough skin areas and supports skin comfort in leave-on products. It blends readily with carrier oils and is suitable for creams, serums and body balms where a natural color note is desired. Extracts Wholesale provides options for larger volumes needed by B2B clients.
Applications across industries
Buyers incorporate the ingredient into toners, hair and scalp care, as well as dietary supplement and functional food formulations. Marigold CO2 Extract 5 g serves pilot batches and laboratory trials. Food and confectionery factories purchase it as botanical raw material for drinks and fortified products sold worldwide in both wholesale and retail quantities.
Dosage and processing guidelines
Recommended input levels range from 0.05 % to 1 %. Sprays and micellar waters use 0.05-0.09 %, lifting creams 0.1-0.3 %, balms 0.5-1 %. The material is soluble in polysorbate-80, oils and triglycerides and is added in the cool-down phase below 40 °C to maintain volatile fractions.
Example B2B hair serum formulation
For a 200 g batch combine 0.4 g extract, 10 g argan oil, 1.5 g polysorbate-80, 80 g rosemary hydrosol and 108.1 g distilled water. First solubilize the extract in polysorbate-80 and argan oil, then incorporate the aqueous phase. The finished serum is filled into pump bottles for scalp application twice daily.
Storage recommendations
Keep in a cool dry place in the original closed container. Minor caking does not affect performance. The declared shelf life ends in December 2028 under proper conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum processing temperature?
Do not exceed 40 °C during incorporation to preserve volatile constituents and overall stability of the extract.
Is the extract suitable for clear formulations?
At low percentages the yellow-orange tint remains minimal; higher levels produce a visible hue depending on the base.
Can it be used in food supplements?
Yes, it is purchased as a botanical raw material for dietary supplements and functional foods by manufacturers globally.