Oil Extracts Wholesale

Lipid soluble extracts for creams serums and balms

Oil extracts are botanical actives dissolved in a carrier oil base rather than water or alcohol, which lets fat soluble plant compounds stay stable and evenly dispersed through an emulsion. This section covers a wide range of plant material infused into sunflower, olive, jojoba or other carrier oils, supplied in bulk for formulators who blend their own creams, serums, balms and other leave on products.

Because the active compounds are already carried in oil, these extracts blend directly into the oil phase of an emulsion without extra emulsifying steps, which makes them convenient for creams, body butters, massage oils and lip balms. Formulators also use them in serums and hair oils where a fat soluble delivery method suits the rest of the recipe better than a water based one.

If a formula calls for a water soluble form instead, the Liquid Plant Extract Wholesale range covers water and glycerin based alternatives, while dry botanical material is available through Powdered extracts and algae wholesale for recipes that need a powder form instead.

Range of botanical oil extracts and how they differ

The section spans extracts drawn from seeds, roots, bark and leaves, each carrying a different set of fat soluble compounds into the oil phase. Hemp Oil Extract, 1 L and Rosehip Oil Extract 1 L are both rich in fatty acids and are typically chosen for nourishing creams and balms, while Witch hazel extract oil 25%, 1 L is valued more for its toning and soothing profile in lighter lotions and after sun products.

Stimulant and metabolic botanicals form another group. Guarana oil extract, 1 kg and Green Coffee Oil Extract 25% 1 kg are common in body care and contouring formulas, and Slimbuster L-3R, Green Coffee Phytosterols 1 kg offers a standardized phytosterol fraction for firming and body focused emulsions. Black Coffee Oil Extract 1 L brings a darker, more concentrated profile suited to targeted body treatments rather than facial products.

Specialty extracts round out the range. Ocea defense, skin immunity extract, 100 g and its 1 kg counterpart are formulated to support the skin barrier in daily care products, Willow Oil Extract 1 L is often selected for clarifying and purifying formulas, and Ginkgo Biloba extract 25%, 1 kg is used where an antioxidant profile is the priority, such as in anti aging serums and eye area products.

Choosing the right extract and building a formula around it

Selection usually starts with the finished product type. Leave on formulas like creams and body butters call for extracts that disperse cleanly in a heavier oil phase, while serums and facial oils benefit from lighter, faster absorbing extracts blended at lower percentages so the texture stays fluid. Massage oils and hair oils tend to favor extracts with a more neutral scent so they do not compete with added fragrance.

Because these are oil soluble actives, they combine naturally with carrier oils, butters and lipophilic emulsifiers already used in the oil phase, and formulators often layer two or three extracts from this section to cover barrier support, antioxidant activity and texture in a single product. For broader botanical options beyond single oil extracts, the Plant Extracts Concentrates Wholesale range offers concentrated forms for formulators who need a higher potency starting point.

Origin, packaging and storage

Botanical material and finished oil extracts in this catalog are sourced from a mix of origins including India, Ukraine, France, Germany, Brazil, the United States, England and Australia, depending on the specific plant and its typical growing regions. Extracts are supplied in bulk formats such as 1 liter and 1 kilogram containers, sized for formulators working at both small batch and larger production scale.

Oil based extracts should be stored in tightly sealed containers away from direct light and heat to protect the carrier oil from oxidation and preserve the activity of the dissolved plant compounds. Once opened, keeping containers cool and well sealed between uses helps maintain consistency across production batches over time.

FAQ

What is the difference between an oil extract and a liquid glycerin extract?

An oil extract carries plant compounds in a fatty base such as sunflower or jojoba oil, so it blends straight into the oil phase of a formula. A glycerin or water based liquid extract dissolves in the water phase instead, making the choice dependent on which phase of the emulsion needs the active.

Can oil extracts be used in cold process formulations?

Yes, oil extracts mix into carrier oils without heating, which makes them convenient for cold blended balms, massage oils and lip care products. For emulsions that require heating anyway, they are simply added during the oil phase stage alongside other fat soluble ingredients.

How should botanical oil extracts be stored before use?

Keep containers tightly closed, away from direct light and heat, since prolonged warmth and UV exposure can shorten the shelf life of the carrier oil and reduce the stability of the infused plant compounds over time.

Do oil extracts work in both leave on and rinse off products?

They are mainly formulated for leave on products like creams, serums and balms, where the fat soluble delivery suits an emulsion or anhydrous base. Rinse off formats such as shampoo typically favor water soluble extract forms instead.

What carrier oils are commonly used as a base for these extracts?

Sunflower, olive and jojoba oil are common bases, chosen for their own skin feel and stability, with the plant material infused directly into the carrier so the finished extract can be dosed straight into a formula's oil phase.

Recommendations

When choosing a botanical oil extract, match the carrier oil to the rest of your formula first, a lighter oil such as sunflower suits serums and facial blends, while richer bases like olive oil work well in balms and body butters. Check the plant material used and its typical inclusion rate for your product type, and request a small trial batch before committing to a larger volume for a new recipe. For sourcing questions or to place an order, reach out to our team by email and we will help confirm availability and lead times for your formulation.