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Cornflower CO2 Extract 5 g

A Concentrated Botanical Solution for Calming Skin Formulations

Cornflower CO2 extract is obtained through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of the flower heads, a method that preserves the maximum amount of biologically active compounds while leaving no traces of residual solvents or heat-damaged molecules. This clean extraction technology makes the concentrate especially valuable for formulators working on eye contour products, soothing toners, and sensitive skin treatments, where purity and potency of the raw material matter most. The 5 gram size is well suited for home-based cosmetic making and small trial batches, allowing formulators to test the concentrate in a new recipe before committing to larger volumes. This extract belongs to the broader range found in the CO2 Extracts section, which brings together plant concentrates produced with the same supercritical technology for various formulation needs.

Cornflower has a long history of use in products for sensitive and reactive skin, in eye creams, toners, and lotions designed to reduce puffiness and fatigue after sun or wind exposure. The extract performs particularly well in formulations for redness-prone and reactive skin thanks to the calming action of its active compounds. In the fragrance industry, the subtle floral facet of the extract's natural scent is occasionally used as a supporting note in compositions, while manufacturers of natural color cosmetics add it to eyeshadow and blush bases to introduce a soothing property to the final product. The recommended usage rate ranges from 0.1 to 1 percent of the total formula weight, and the extract should be added at the final cooling stage, at temperatures not exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, to prevent degradation of heat-sensitive compounds. Store the product in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations, in a cool dark place.

Cornflower extract combines well with other CO2 concentrates when building multi-component calming complexes. For particularly delicate and baby skin formulations, it can be paired with the ready-made Complex CO2 extract for baby skin, reinforcing the gentle profile of the base formula. For more active regenerating recipes, cornflower is often combined with St. John's wort CO2 extract, which adds anti-inflammatory properties to the composition. For warming and stimulating blends, such as body care or massage formulas, cornflower can be paired with Clove CO2 Extract, creating an interesting balance between calming and stimulating effects. These combinations give formulators flexibility to design products ranging from gentle baby care lines to active anti-aging treatments.

Beyond skin care, the extract also finds use in natural deodorant formulations, where its calming properties help reduce irritation after shaving or hair removal. A small proportion of the concentrate is sometimes added to handmade scented candle blends as well, giving the composition a light floral accent, one of many minor but interesting applications for this versatile extract.

Soothing Eye Contour Gel

Aloe vera gel 25 g

Cornflower CO2 extract 0.3 g

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Panthenol 1 g

Broad spectrum preservative 0.4 ml

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INCI	Сеntaurea cyanus CO2 Extract
Other
Application	food industry, cosmetics production, food additives, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, flavor-aromatic additives
Att brand	England
Color product	from yellowish brown to brownish marsh
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.05-0.5% in the active phase
Method preparation	supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide; no traces of solvents and heavy metals
Minimum count	1
Name	Cornflower CO2 Extract 5 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 grams
Solubility	fat soluble
View	oily liquid
Valid until	12.2028