Hibiscus Extract concentrate 100 ml

Hibiscus Extract Concentrate: Ukraine's Secret for Radiant Skin and Hair

Discover the potent benefits of our Hibiscus Extract Concentrate, a premium liquid botanical active sourced directly from Ukraine. This versatile ingredient, ranging in color from yellow to brown, is a powerhouse for enhancing the beauty and health of your skin and hair. With its excellent water solubility and a low recommended inclusion rate of just 0.01-2%, it's an efficient and effective addition to a wide range of cosmetic formulations, offering exceptional antioxidant, anti-aging, and conditioning properties.

Description and Key Features

Hibiscus Extract Concentrate (INCI: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract) is derived from the beautiful Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, often referred to as the "Botox plant" due to its impressive anti-aging capabilities. This concentrated liquid form captures the rich array of beneficial compounds found in hibiscus, including alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), antioxidants (like anthocyanins), and mucilage, making it a highly sought-after ingredient in modern cosmetics.

Key features and benefits:

• Powerful Antioxidant Protection: Rich in anthocyanins, this extract provides robust protection against free radical damage, helping to combat oxidative stress and prevent premature aging caused by environmental factors.
• Natural Anti-Aging Properties: Contains natural AHAs that gently exfoliate the skin, promoting cell turnover for a smoother, more even complexion. It also helps to improve skin elasticity and firmness, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Enhances Skin Radiance: By promoting gentle exfoliation and antioxidant defense, it contributes to a brighter, more luminous skin tone, diminishing dullness.
• Moisturizing and Conditioning: The mucilage content in hibiscus helps to hydrate the skin, leaving it soft and supple. For hair, it acts as a natural conditioner, improving manageability and shine.
• Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: Offers soothing properties that can help calm irritated skin, making it suitable for sensitive or compromised complexions.
• Excellent Water Solubility: As a water-soluble liquid, it easily integrates into aqueous phases of cosmetic formulations, ensuring consistent dispersion and efficacy.
• Highly Concentrated: A low recommended dosage of 0.01-2% means a little goes a long way, making it a cost-effective active ingredient.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

Hibiscus Extract Concentrate is an incredibly versatile active ingredient, making it an excellent choice for a wide variety of skincare and haircare products. (Note: This extract is not suitable for candle making.)

• For Skincare Products:
  • Anti-Aging Serums and Creams: Integrate into formulations designed to combat signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. Its AHA content provides gentle exfoliation, while antioxidants protect against future damage.
  • Brightening and Radiance-Boosting Treatments: Ideal for use in products aimed at improving skin luminosity, evening out skin tone, and reducing dullness.
  • Hydrating Lotions and Gels: Enhances the moisturizing properties of lotions, gels, and emulsions, leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated.
  • Facial Cleansers and Toners: Can be added to cleansers for gentle exfoliation and antioxidant benefits, or to toners to help balance skin and prepare it for further treatments.
  • Face Masks: Incorporate into various types of face masks (gel, cream, or sheet masks) for a concentrated boost of anti-aging and antioxidant benefits.
  • Products for Mature Skin: Particularly beneficial for mature skin, helping to restore elasticity and a youthful glow.
• For Haircare Products:
  • Shampoos and Conditioners: Adds a natural conditioning effect, enhancing hair's shine, softness, and manageability. It can also help strengthen hair and reduce breakage.
  • Hair Masks and Treatments: Provides deep nourishment and helps improve the overall health and appearance of hair, contributing to stronger, more lustrous locks.
  • Scalp Treatments: Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it suitable for scalp care, potentially aiding in maintaining a healthy scalp environment.
• For Specialized Products:
  • Natural and Organic Formulations: An excellent choice for brands focusing on natural and plant-derived ingredients due to its botanical origin.
  • DIY Cosmetic Projects: Perfect for home formulators looking to add high-performance botanical actives to their homemade creams, serums, and hair treatments.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Youth Bloom" Radiance-Boosting Serum

Create a simple yet effective serum designed to brighten skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and provide antioxidant protection using Hibiscus Extract Concentrate.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitize: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, serum bottles) with isopropyl alcohol and allow them to air dry completely.
2. Prepare Phase A (Aqueous Phase): In a clean beaker, disperse xanthan gum into glycerin, stirring well to form a lump-free slurry.
3. Form the Gel (Phase A): Slowly add the distilled water to the glycerin/xanthan gum slurry while continuously stirring with a mini-mixer or whisk until a clear, homogeneous gel forms. This might take a few minutes.
4. Cool Down: Allow the gel to cool to below 40°C (104°F). This is crucial for adding heat-sensitive active ingredients.
5. Add Phase B (Active Phase): Once the gel has cooled, slowly add the Hibiscus Extract Concentrate, sodium hyaluronate, and allantoin to the gel, stirring well after each addition to ensure complete dissolution and even distribution.
6. Add Preservative: Finally, add your chosen preservative. Stir thoroughly for at least 1-2 minutes to ensure it is fully incorporated.
7. Check pH (Recommended): Test the pH of your finished serum. For a face serum, an ideal pH range is typically 5.0-6.0. Adjust if necessary by adding a tiny drop of diluted lactic acid to lower pH.
8. Bottle: Carefully transfer the finished serum into a clean, sterile serum bottle with a dropper or pump.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Dosage: The 2% concentration of Hibiscus Extract Concentrate in this serum is at the higher end of the recommended range, providing a potent boost of its beneficial properties. You can adjust this down to 0.01% for milder effects.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Always add Hibiscus Extract Concentrate to the cooled aqueous phase (below 40°C) to preserve its delicate active compounds.
• Water Soluble: As a water-soluble liquid, it is ideal for serums, gels, toners, and emulsions. It will not incorporate into oil-only formulations.
• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain its efficacy and extend shelf life. The preservative ensures microbial stability.
• Application: Apply a few drops of the serum to clean face and neck after cleansing and toning, both morning and evening. Follow with your preferred moisturizer.
• Skin Sensitivity: While generally gentle, always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., inner forearm) before widespread use, especially if you have highly sensitive skin.
• Color Variation: Note that due to its natural origin, the color of the extract can vary from yellow to brown, which may slightly influence the final color of your product. This is normal and does not affect efficacy.