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Guarana Extract Powder 1 kg

The rising role of caffeine-rich guarana in energy, wellness and skin care formulations

Guarana Extract Powder in a 1 kg pack belongs to the category of Powdered Extracts and Algae and is produced from the seeds of the South American plant Paullinia cupana. The primary driver of global demand for this raw material is its naturally high caffeine and xanthine alkaloid content, which has made guarana a staple ingredient in energy drinks, sports nutrition and functional food supplements worldwide. The food and pharmaceutical sectors remain the largest consumers of this extract, while the cosmetic industry treats it as a valuable secondary application area.

In food manufacturing, guarana is added to energy drinks, tonic syrups, protein bars, capsules and tablets to deliver a stimulating effect. In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production, the extract is used in formulas aimed at supporting alertness and reducing perceived fatigue. In personal care manufacturing, guarana is popular in anti-cellulite creams, body gels, scalp tonics and de-puffing eye products, where caffeine is believed to support local microcirculation and a firming sensation on the skin.

Recommended usage levels in cosmetic emulsions and gels typically range from 0.5% to 3%, while food and nutraceutical dosages are calculated individually based on daily caffeine intake limits. The powder should be added at the final production stage, into the water phase at a temperature below 40 degrees Celsius, to preserve heat-sensitive active compounds. The extract dissolves well in water and glycerin-based systems, making it convenient for tonics, serums and gels without extensive pre-processing.

Guarana shows good compatibility with other botanical extracts, allowing formulators to build multi-active blends. In toning and anti-cellulite products it is frequently paired with Witch Hazel Extract Powder, which reinforces astringent and vessel-toning properties. For revitalizing and strengthening formulas, guarana is combined with Ginseng Extract Powder, complementing its energizing action. For sensitive skin formulations, manufacturers often add Licorice Root Extract Powder alongside guarana to soften the potential irritating action of active stimulants.

The 1 kg package size is designed for industrial and semi-industrial production, giving formulators enough raw material to develop and scale energy and cosmetic product lines without frequent reordering, ensuring stable supply for continuous manufacturing runs. Store the powder in a tightly sealed container, in a dry area away from direct sunlight, at room temperature, avoiding moisture exposure that can cause clumping and reduce the activity of the active compounds.

Energizing scalp tonic with guarana

Distilled water 200 ml

Glycerin 10 ml

Guarana Extract Powder 10 g

Ginseng Extract Powder 5 g

Solubilizer 8 ml

Preservative 4 ml

INCI	Paullinia cupana extract (and) Maltodextrin
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	corresponding
Descriptio smell	characteristic
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	Guarana Extract Powder 1 kg
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	1 kg
Solubility	easy in hot water, polysorbate-80, hardly noticeable sediment is possible
View	powder
Valid until	12.2028