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Mother and Stepmother Extract, 50 ml

A Botanical Concentrate Built for Hair and Scalp Formulations

Mother and Stepmother Extract in a 50 ml bottle is a concentrated plant extract long valued in formulations aimed at strengthening hair and calming the scalp. This ingredient belongs to the category of Liquid Extracts, where water-alcohol-glycerin botanical extracts are gathered for home crafting and small studio batches. The compact 50 ml size makes it a practical choice for formulators who want to test the extract in a trial batch of shampoo, tonic, or mask before committing to larger volumes.

The primary use of mother and stepmother extract lies in hair care formulations: it is added to shampoos, conditioners, masks, and rinses to support hair density, reduce shedding, and manage an oily scalp. The plant contains mucilage compounds, flavonoids, and tannins that provide a softening and sebum-balancing effect, which is why the extract frequently appears in recipes designed for oily or irritation-prone scalps. Beyond hair products, it is also used in facial toners and lotions formulated for blemish-prone skin, as well as in soothing body creams and masks. In some natural household cleaning formulations, the extract serves as a supporting botanical ingredient, though this application is far less common than its role in personal care.

When building a formula, mother and stepmother extract pairs well with other botanical extracts. In anti-dandruff shampoos it is often combined with Hot Pepper Extract, which stimulates scalp microcirculation and reinforces the main extract's effect. For toning lotions and anti-puffiness treatments it works well alongside Juniper Extract, while in creams and serums for sensitive skin it is frequently paired with Rose petal Extract, which gives the finished blend a gentler character.

The extract should be added at the final, cool-down stage of production, at a temperature not exceeding 40-45 degrees Celsius, to preserve the activity of its plant compounds. A recommended dosage ranges from 1 to 5 percent of the total formula weight, depending on the desired concentration and the type of recipe. The bottle should be kept tightly closed, in a cool place away from direct sunlight, which helps maintain the extract's stability throughout its shelf life.

Scalp Balancing Rinse

Mother and Stepmother Extract 10 ml

Distilled water 70 ml

Vegetable glycerin 5 ml

Hot Pepper Extract 3 ml

Combine all ingredients in a clean bottle and shake gently until fully blended. Apply the rinse to the scalp after shampooing, massaging lightly with fingertips for a minute, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.

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INCI	Tussilago farfara leaf extract
Other
Att brand	Ukraine
Color product	from yellow to brown
Concentration	0.1 - 2% depending on the drug
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Minimum count	1
Name	Mother and Stepmother Extract, 50 ml
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 ml
Solubility	water, alcohol, glycerin
View	liquid
Valid until	12.2028