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Heavy Legs Extracts Complex 1 L

A Botanical Blend Designed to Refresh Tired and Heavy Legs

The Heavy Legs Extracts Complex is a concentrated blend of plant-derived extracts formulated for cosmetic recipes aimed at relieving fatigue, swelling and discomfort in the calves and feet. This raw material belongs to the Botanical Extract Complexes category, which brings together ready multi-component extracts that allow formulators to build finished recipes quickly without sourcing dozens of separate raw materials.

The main field of use is body care cosmetic manufacturing: cooling gels, creams, sprays, serums and balms for legs, along with professional products used in spa treatments and beauty salons. Similar formulations are also common in pharmaceutical-style topical products supporting circulatory comfort, as well as in sports and outdoor recovery goods, where quick relief for tired legs after physical activity is in demand. The recommended dosage for the complex in a finished formula is usually between 1 and 5 percent depending on the desired strength of the effect. It is best introduced at the final stage of preparing an emulsion or gel, at a temperature not exceeding 40-45 degrees Celsius, to preserve the biological activity of the plant compounds.

The complex pairs well with menthol, camphor, caffeine and horse chestnut extract, which reinforce the cooling and lightweight sensation on skin. To expand recipes further or prepare additional infusions, manufacturers often turn to dried botanical raw materials such as marsh calamus root, traditionally used in blends aimed at easing muscle tension, or field steel root, known for its role in formulas supporting vascular tone. For a calming, soothing note in cosmetic compositions, dried cornflower is another suitable addition, used as a supplementary infusion or blended into the water phase before the main complex is introduced.

The complex should be kept in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, to prevent oxidation of the active plant compounds and preserve their potency over time. The 1 liter format suits small-batch and studio cosmetic production, formula testing before scaling up, and smaller laboratories or private workshops that need to adapt a recipe quickly for a specific order without excess leftover material.

Cooling Roll-On Gel for Legs

Distilled water 780 ml

Xanthan gum 5 g

Heavy Legs Extracts Complex 40 ml

Aloe vera gel 100 g

Menthol crystals 3 g

Preservative 5 ml

INCI	Aqua, Ruscus Aculeatus (Butcherbroom Extract), Propylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape Leaf Extract), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel Extract), Pinus Pinaster (Maritime Pine Bark Extract).
pH	4.5 +/-1
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	from yellow to brown
Descriptio smell	characteristic
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	refreshing foot sprays - 3%, lotions and massage gels - 4-6%, herbal baths and massages - 7-10%, medicinal ointments and compresses - 10%
Minimum count	1
Name	Heavy Legs Extracts Complex 1 L
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	1 liter
Solubility	water soluble
View	liquid
Valid until	11.2028