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CO2 Flax Extract 5 g

How flax CO2 extract strengthens barrier repair formulas

Carbon dioxide extraction of flax seeds captures a concentrated blend of lipids, lignans and tocopherols that often gets lost during conventional cold pressing. This raw material belongs to the CO2 Extracts category, known for delivering plant actives without residual solvents in the final product. A compact 5 gram pack is well suited for home labs and trial batches, letting formulators test the extract before committing to larger volumes.

The main demand for flax extract comes from skincare manufacturing, where it reinforces the lipid barrier and reduces transepidermal water loss in dry or mature skin formulas. It performs well in anti-aging creams, after-sun balms and soothing lotions for sensitized skin. Hair care is the second major application: the extract is added to leave-in serums and masks for damaged, brittle hair, softening the strand and reducing frizz caused by static electricity. Nutraceutical producers also show interest in flax CO2 extracts as a source of plant lignans, though this niche remains smaller compared to the cosmetic sector, and any mention of soap making stays purely as a side example rather than a core use case.

Formulators typically add the extract during the final cooling stage, into the oil phase, at temperatures below forty degrees Celsius to protect heat-sensitive compounds. Recommended dosage ranges from half a percent to three percent of the total batch weight depending on the desired texture. The extract pairs well with other CO2 botanicals, such as Carrot CO2 Extract 5 g, which boosts the regenerating effect of the formula, and Nettle CO2 extract 5 g, adding a toning benefit for the scalp. For anti-hair-loss blends, combining it with Beer Yeast CO2 Extract 5 g brings additional amino acids and B vitamins into the mix.

Store the extract tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct light, since its lipid fraction is prone to oxidation upon exposure to air and heat. Proper storage keeps the extract stable throughout its shelf life. The small pack size makes it practical for formulators running limited pilot batches before scaling up to industrial production runs.

Barrier repair night cream

Flax CO2 extract 3 g

Shea butter 20 g

Jojoba oil 15 ml

Carrot CO2 extract 2 g

Cetyl alcohol 5 g

Vitamin E 1 ml

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INCI	Linum Usitatissimum CO2 Extract
Other
Application	food industry, cosmetics production, food additives, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, flavor-aromatic additives
Att brand	England
Color product	yellow-brown
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.1-2% in the active phase
Method preparation	supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide; no traces of solvents and heavy metals
Minimum count	1
Name	CO2 Flax Extract 5 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 grams
Solubility	fat soluble
View	oily liquid
Valid until	03.2028