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Heather Extract Powder 5 g

Powder Heather Extract – A Natural Active for Skin Regeneration

Powder Heather Extract (Calluna vulgaris) is a rich source of flavonoids, tannins, and organic acids. It soothes irritated skin, reduces inflammation, and supports skin regeneration while enhancing texture and elasticity.

This extract is suitable for sensitive, dry, and mature skin. It protects against environmental stressors, retains moisture, and improves skin tone. In hair care, Heather strengthens roots, reduces breakage, and promotes healthy, shiny hair.

Benefits:

Soothes skin and reduces redness.

Protects against aging and moisture loss.

Improves skin texture and elasticity.

Strengthens hair and prevents breakage.

Suitable for versatile cosmetic formulations.

Applications:

Hydrating and nourishing face creams.

Restorative body lotions.

Strengthening shampoos for hair care.

Soothing masks for skin rejuvenation.

Recipe: Soothing Face Mask with Heather Extract
Ingredients:

Powder Heather Extract – 1 g

White clay – 10 g

Lavender hydrosol – 20 ml

Grapeseed oil – 5 drops

Instructions:

Mix white clay with lavender hydrosol until smooth.

Add Powder Heather Extract and grapeseed oil, blending thoroughly.

Apply the mask to cleansed skin and leave on for 15 minutes.

Rinse with warm water and follow with a moisturizer.

Date:

today

Author:

Андрій, Малая Виска

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Замовила олії для волосся. Якість чудова, результат помітний. Волосся стало більш блискучим і міцним. Результатом дуже задоволена!

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INCI	Calluna Vulgaris Extrac (and) Maltodextrin
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	appropriate
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	1-4%, растворять в водной фазе как сухой экстракт и процеживать, либо добавлять как пудру в маски и обертывания для волос, лица и тела. Спреи, эмульсии, гели — 1-1,5%, убтан, молочко — 0,5-2%, мыло и бельди — 1%, маски, скрабы, гоммажи, антицеллюлит — 1-3%, тоник, мицеллярная вода, шампунь — 1,5%
Minimum count	1
Name	Heather Extract Powder 5 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 grams
Solubility	easy in hot water, polysorbate-80, hardly noticeable sediment is possible
View	powder
Valid until	12.2028