Sebum Regulating Extract Complex 5 ml

Sebum-Regulating Extract Complex: Your Solution for Balanced Skin and Scalp

Discover the power of nature with our Sebum-Regulating Extract Complex, a sophisticated blend of botanical extracts meticulously crafted in Germany. This highly effective liquid active ingredient, ranging in color from yellow to brown, is designed to harmonize and balance oily skin and scalp conditions. With its water solubility and a recommended dosage of 3-20%, this complex (INCI: Water, Propylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Extract, Vinca Minor (Periwinkle) Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root (Ginger) Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Schizandra Chinensis (Schisandra) Extract) is your ultimate ally in creating balanced, clear, and healthy cosmetic formulations.

Description and Key Features

The Sebum-Regulating Extract Complex is a synergistic blend of five powerful botanical extracts, each carefully selected for its unique contribution to oil control and skin balance. This clear liquid, with a pH of 6.86, ensures easy integration into various cosmetic bases without significantly altering the final product's pH. Its water solubility makes it ideal for aqueous formulations, including toners, serums, gels, and lotions.

The key ingredients work in harmony to deliver comprehensive benefits:

• Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Extract: Rich in silica, it helps to absorb excess oil and provides a mattifying effect, contributing to a smoother skin texture.
• Vinca Minor (Periwinkle) Extract: Known for its astringent and soothing properties, it helps to tighten pores and calm irritated skin.
• Zingiber Officinale Root (Ginger) Extract: Offers purifying and anti-inflammatory benefits, helping to reduce breakouts and promote a clearer complexion.
• Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract: Contains allantoin, which promotes skin regeneration and soothing, helping to calm redness and irritation often associated with oily skin.
• Schisandra Chinensis (Schisandra) Extract: An adaptogenic herb that supports skin vitality and helps normalize skin functions, contributing to overall skin balance.

This German-engineered complex provides a natural and effective solution for managing excess sebum, reducing shine, and promoting a healthier appearance for both skin and hair.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The Sebum-Regulating Extract Complex boasts extensive applications across a wide spectrum of cosmetic products, specifically targeting oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin and scalp conditions:

• Facial Skincare:
  • Mattifying Serums and Moisturizers: Ideal for day creams, lotions, and serums designed to control shine, reduce oiliness, and provide a long-lasting matte finish, especially for the T-zone.
  • Acne-Prone Skin Treatments: Incorporate into spot treatments, cleansers, and masks for blemish-prone skin to help reduce excess sebum, minimize breakouts, and soothe inflammation.
  • Pore-Refining Toners and Mists: Excellent for toners and facial mists that aim to visibly reduce pore size and refine skin texture, leaving it feeling fresh and clean.
  • Exfoliating and Clarifying Masks: Boost the efficacy of clay masks or peel-off masks by adding this complex for enhanced oil absorption and skin purification.
• Hair and Scalp Care:
  • Oily Scalp Shampoos and Conditioners: Formulate shampoos and conditioners that help regulate sebum production on the scalp, reducing greasiness and extending the time between washes.
  • Scalp Tonics and Serums: Create leave-on treatments for the scalp to soothe irritation, balance oil production, and support a healthy scalp environment, which is crucial for healthy hair growth.
  • Dry Shampoos: Enhance the oil-absorbing properties of dry shampoo formulations, leaving hair feeling fresher for longer.
• Body Care:
  • Body Washes and Lotions for "Bacne": Ideal for body cleansers and lotions targeting body acne or oily skin on the back, chest, or other areas.
  • Post-Workout Sprays: Can be incorporated into refreshing body sprays to help manage excess sweat and oil after physical activity.

The flexibility of a 3-20% dosage allows formulators to customize the strength of the sebum-regulating effect, making it suitable for both gentle daily use products and more intensive treatments. Its natural origin aligns perfectly with the growing demand for botanical-based solutions in the global beauty market.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Pore Perfecting" Balancing Facial Toner

Create a refreshing and clarifying facial toner designed to balance oily and combination skin, minimize pores, and leave skin feeling fresh and matte.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, bottles) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Combine Base: In a clean beaker, measure out the distilled water.
3. Add Actives (Phase B): Add the Sebum-Regulating Extract Complex, Niacinamide, and Witch Hazel Hydrosol to the distilled water. Stir well with a clean stirring rod until the Niacinamide is completely dissolved and all ingredients are uniformly mixed.
4. Add Preservative (Phase C): Add your chosen broad-spectrum preservative to the mixture. Stir thoroughly for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure even distribution throughout the solution.
5. pH Adjustment (Crucial): Check the pH of your toner using pH strips or a pH meter. For toners, an ideal pH is typically between 4.5 and 5.5 to be skin-friendly and optimize preservative efficacy. If the pH is too high, add very small amounts of diluted Lactic Acid (e.g., 10% solution) drop by drop, stirring after each addition and rechecking the pH, until the desired range is reached.
6. Final Transfer: Carefully pour the finished toner into a clean, sterile bottle, preferably with a flip-top or mist dispenser.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Optimal Dosing: For facial toners and serums, an inclusion rate of 5-10% for the Sebum-Regulating Extract Complex is highly effective. For more intensive treatments, you can go up to 20%. Always start with a lower percentage and adjust based on desired results and formulation stability.
• Adding to Cool Down Phase: If incorporating into an emulsion (cream or lotion), add the Sebum-Regulating Extract Complex during the cooling phase (below 40°C/104°F) to ensure its stability and preserve its beneficial properties. For gels and other water-based products, it can be added at room temperature.
• pH Management: Given the complex's pH of 6.86, it's essential to check and adjust the pH of your final product. Maintaining an acidic pH (4.5-5.5) is critical for skin health, product stability, and preservative effectiveness.
• Storage: Store the finished toner in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, to maintain ingredient integrity and product stability.
• Texture and Color: The complex is a liquid and has a natural yellow to brown hue. This may subtly influence the final color of your product. Its liquid form ensures it won't affect the texture of your water-based formulations.
• Compatibility: This complex is water-soluble and generally compatible with most common cosmetic ingredients. However, always perform small-scale tests when combining it with new ingredients to ensure stability and efficacy.