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Arnica CO2 extract 5 g

Why Arnica CO2 Extract Matters for Recovery and Sports Care Products

Arnica CO2 extract in a 5 g package is produced through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, a technology that pulls active compounds from the flower heads without solvent residues or heat damage. This gentle method is why manufacturers of muscle and joint care lines consider CO2 arnica one of the closest concentrates to raw plant material available on the market. The extract belongs to the CO2 Extracts category, a collection of concentrated botanical extracts built for professional formulation work. The compact 5 g size is well suited for home-based cosmetic making and small trial batches, letting formulators test the ingredient before committing to larger production runs.

Arnica has long been a staple in body care and sports recovery formulas worldwide, appearing in massage creams, post-workout gels, joint balms, and leg care products for people on their feet all day. Within the sports cosmetics and physical recovery industry, arnica remains one of the most searched botanical actives because of its reputation for supporting local circulation in tissue after strain or bruising. Beyond sports care, the extract is also used in formulas for skin prone to visible capillaries, after-bruise skincare, and hair care blends where arnica functions as a stimulating agent for the scalp and follicles.

A typical dosage for CO2 arnica extract ranges from 0.1% to 1% of the finished product weight, depending on the intended use and the concentration of other active ingredients in the formula. It should be added at the final stage of production, once the base has cooled to below 40 degrees Celsius, to protect heat-sensitive compounds from degradation. Arnica CO2 pairs well with other botanical concentrates, such as the higher-strength Arnica Flowers CO2 Extract 10 g for larger batches, and with CO2 extract Arnica BIO 5 g for organic-certified product lines. In warming and circulation-boosting formulas, it is frequently combined with Red Pepper CO2 Extract 5 g to intensify the stimulating effect on blood flow.

Store the extract in a tightly sealed container, away from light and heat, ideally refrigerated, since exposure to warmth and sunlight can reduce the activity of the compounds over time. Once opened, use the contents within the timeframe recommended by the supplier and minimize prolonged exposure to air. The extract can be incorporated into either the water or oil phase of a formula and can also be blended directly into a finished cream or balm base to enhance it.

Post-workout muscle relief balm

Unscented balm base 88 g

Arnica CO2 extract 0.5 g

Infused arnica oil 6 g

Red pepper CO2 extract 0.15 g

Vitamin E oil 0.35 g

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INCI	SC-CO2 Arnica montana L. Extract
Other
Application	food industry, cosmetics production, food additives, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, flavor-aromatic additives
Att brand	France
Color product	dark carmine to orange-brownish
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	lymphatic drainage creams for face and body - 0.5%, baby cream - 0.3-0.7%, masks for hair and nails - 0.5-1%, fight against acne - 1.5-2%, improvement of ready-made creams - 1-1.5%, post-epile cosmetics, after shave lotion - 1.5-2%
Method preparation	supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide; no traces of solvents and heavy metals
Minimum count	1
Name	Arnica CO2 extract 5 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 grams
Solubility	fat soluble
View	oily liquid
Valid until	12.2028