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Heather Extract Powder 1 kg

Why heather powder earns a place in serious skincare manufacturing

Heather Extract Powder in a 1 kg pack is built for manufacturers who need a consistent batch-to-batch supply of botanical raw material rather than occasional trial quantities. This concentrate is derived from the flowering shoots of common heather, a plant long valued for its astringent and soothing action on skin. The product belongs to the Powdered Extracts and Algae category, which brings together concentrated botanical and algae-based ingredients for professional formulation work.

The most common use of heather extract lies in skincare: toners, lotions, creams for oily and blemish-prone skin, after-sun care, and products aimed at combination skin types. In industrial formulations the powder is typically introduced into the water phase at temperatures not exceeding 40-45 degrees Celsius to preserve the flavonoids and tannins responsible for its tightening and toning effect. Recommended dosage usually ranges between 0.5 and 2 percent of the total formula weight, though exact levels depend on the target finished product and are set by the formulating chemist.

Heather extract pairs well with other botanical concentrates, allowing manufacturers to build multi-functional complexes. Combining it with Green Tea Extract Powder boosts the antioxidant profile of a formula, while adding Licorice Root Extract Powder helps calm irritation and even out skin tone. Such combinations are frequently requested for sensitive and redness-prone skin lines.

Beyond skincare, heather powder finds use in herbal blends, phyto-based supplements, and select household chemical products where a natural origin is a selling point. The 1 kg pack suits contract manufacturing labs and production facilities scaling up a proven formula from pilot batches to steady commercial output. For early-stage testing or small-batch trials, the smaller Heather Extract Powder 5 g pack is a practical starting point before committing to bulk volumes.

The powder should be stored in a tightly sealed container, in a dry area away from direct sunlight, at room temperature, since its fine texture is sensitive to moisture and can clump if exposed to humidity. Proper storage keeps the raw material stable and effective throughout its stated shelf life.

Calming toner for combination and blemish-prone skin

Distilled water 820 ml

Heather Extract Powder 14 g

Green Tea Extract Powder 4 g

Glycerin 28 ml

Preservative 5 ml

Essential oil 3 ml

Warm the water to about 40 degrees Celsius, stir in both powdered extracts until fully dissolved, then add the glycerin and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, blend in the preservative and essential oil, mix thoroughly, and bottle the finished toner in clean containers for storage in a cool, dark place.

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INCI	Calluna Vulgaris Extrac (and) Maltodextrin
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Att brand	Germany
Color product	appropriate
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	Heather 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