Strawberry leaf oil extract, 1 L

Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract: Nature's Gentle Elixir for Radiant Skin

Unveil the secret to naturally glowing skin with our premium Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract, a luxurious active ingredient meticulously crafted in France. This exquisite oil-soluble liquid, identified by its INCI name Fragaria vesca Oil Extract, is a testament to the purity and potency of botanical skincare. Obtained through a gentle oil extraction process at controlled temperatures (50°C-60°C for 36-72 hours), it ensures the preservation of its delicate yet powerful beneficial compounds. As a natural product derived from plant-based raw materials, it's your ideal choice for creating truly nourishing and effective cosmetic formulations.

Description and Key Features

Our Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract is a golden treasure for formulators. It's a clear, oily liquid that seamlessly integrates into fat-soluble phases of your cosmetic creations. The gentle extraction method, involving low heat and extended duration, is crucial for capturing the full spectrum of beneficial components from the strawberry leaves without degrading their delicate structure. This ensures a high-quality, authentic extract that retains the plant's inherent properties. As a natural product derived entirely from plant-based raw materials, it appeals to the growing consumer demand for clean, green beauty solutions. Its versatile nature allows for a wide range of applications, from skincare to pharmaceuticals and aromatherapy, with a recommended usage rate of 0.05-5% in the active phase, ensuring potent efficacy without overpowering the formulation. Crucially, it should not be heated above 40°C in your final product to preserve its integrity.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The unique properties of Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract make it a valuable addition across numerous cosmetic categories, offering soothing, protective, and revitalizing benefits:

• Skincare for Face and Body:
  • Anti-Aging Formulations: Rich in antioxidants, strawberry leaf extract helps to combat free radical damage, which contributes to premature aging. Integrate it into anti-wrinkle creams, serums, and night treatments to protect skin from environmental stressors and promote a youthful appearance.
  • Soothing and Calming Products: Its gentle nature makes it excellent for sensitive, irritated, or redness-prone skin. It can be incorporated into calming balms, post-procedure creams, or daily moisturizers for delicate skin.
  • Hydrating and Nourishing Creams: As an oil-soluble extract, it adds emollient properties, enhancing the moisturizing capabilities of lotions, body butters, and facial creams, leaving skin soft and supple.
  • Facial Oils and Cleansing Balms: Its oily nature makes it a perfect fit for luxurious facial oils that nourish and protect, or for gentle cleansing balms that remove impurities while maintaining skin's natural moisture barrier.
  • Under-Eye Treatments: The delicate area around the eyes can benefit from its soothing and protective properties, making it suitable for eye creams and serums.
• Lip Care Products:
  • Lip Balms and Treatments: Provides nourishing and protective benefits for delicate lip skin, helping to soothe chapped lips and maintain moisture. Its natural origin also adds a subtle, pleasant touch.
• Hair Care Products (Oil-based treatments):
  • Scalp Oils and Treatments: For oil-based scalp treatments designed to nourish the scalp and hair follicles, this extract can contribute to overall scalp health and hair vitality.
  • Hair Serums (oil-based): Can be included in leave-in hair serums to add shine, protect strands, and provide antioxidant benefits to hair.
• Massage Oils:
  • A wonderful addition to massage oils, imparting its gentle properties and subtle natural essence, enhancing the sensory experience during professional or home spa treatments.
• Natural and Organic Formulations:
  • Its completely natural origin makes it highly sought after for clean beauty brands and formulators committed to using plant-derived ingredients free from synthetic additives.

Beyond cosmetics, Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract finds applications in food supplements, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy as a BAD (biologically active additive), highlighting its broad range of beneficial properties. Its global availability ensures that this premium ingredient can reach formulators worldwide.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Berry Glow" Antioxidant Facial Oil

Craft a luxurious and protective facial oil using Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract, designed to nourish, soothe, and impart a natural radiance to the skin.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, bottles with droppers) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Combine Carrier Oils: In a clean beaker, measure out the Jojoba Oil, Rosehip Oil, Squalane, and Meadowfoam Seed Oil.
3. Add Strawberry Leaf Extract & Vitamin E: Add the Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract and Vitamin E to the carrier oil blend.
4. Gentle Mixing: Stir the mixture gently but thoroughly with a glass stirring rod for several minutes to ensure all ingredients are uniformly dispersed. Avoid vigorous shaking, as this can introduce air bubbles.
5. Add Essential Oils (Optional): If using, carefully add the Frankincense and Neroli essential oils to the blend. Stir again to ensure even distribution.
6. Final Transfer: Carefully pour the finished facial oil into a clean, sterile dark glass bottle with a dropper. Dark glass helps protect the delicate oils from light degradation.
7. Labeling: Label your bottle with the product name, ingredients, and preparation date.

Recommendations for Use:

• Optimal Dosing: Stick to the recommended usage rate of 0.05-5% for Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract in the active phase. For facial oils, 3-5% provides a good concentration of benefits.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Crucially, do not heat the Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract above 40°C in your final product formulation. Always add it to the cooling phase of emulsions or to cold-process formulations. This ensures the integrity and efficacy of its beneficial compounds are preserved.
• Storage: Store the finished facial oil in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat. The dark glass bottle further aids in preserving the delicate oils and extracts.
• Patch Test: Before widespread use, always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., inner forearm) to check for any sensitivities or reactions.
• Application: After cleansing and toning, apply 2-4 drops of the facial oil to your face and neck, gently massaging it in until absorbed. Can be used morning and night.
• Ingredient Compatibility: Strawberry Leaf Oil Extract is oil-soluble, making it compatible with other oils, butters, and lipid-soluble actives. Ensure your formulation's base is suitable for oil incorporation.