Soothing Extract Complex 5 ml

Soothing Botanical Extract Complex: Your Calming Solution from Germany

Introduce ultimate tranquility to your skincare and haircare lines with our Soothing Botanical Extract Complex, a premium, multi-herbal blend expertly formulated in Germany. This versatile liquid ingredient, ranging in color from yellow to brown with a pH of 5.5+/-1, is a powerhouse of calming and restorative properties. Fully water-soluble and boasting a wide range of inclusion rates (from 2% to 50%), this complex is designed to bring immediate relief and long-term comfort to sensitive, irritated, and stressed skin and hair.

Description and Key Features

Our Soothing Botanical Extract Complex is a carefully curated blend of some of nature's most renowned calming botanicals, suspended in a base of water and propylene glycol for optimal stability and solubility. The synergistic action of these extracts provides a comprehensive solution for soothing discomfort and promoting skin and scalp health.

The powerful botanical composition includes:

• Calendula (Calendula officinalis): Celebrated for its remarkable anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, ideal for irritated or damaged skin.
• Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis): A classic soothing agent, known for its calming effect on sensitive skin and its ability to reduce redness.
• Linden (Tilia cordata Mill): Offers moisturizing and softening benefits, contributing to a supple skin feel and reducing dryness.
• Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus L.): Particularly beneficial for eye care, it's known for its mild astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, soothing tired or puffy eyes.
• German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): Another potent chamomile variety, widely recognized for its strong anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities, excellent for problematic skin.
• St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum): Valued for its skin-calming and restorative effects, often used in products targeting minor skin irritations.

This transparent liquid complex is fully water-soluble, making it incredibly easy to incorporate into a wide array of water-based formulations. Its balanced pH of 5.5+/-1 is optimized for skin compatibility, ensuring minimal disruption to the skin's natural barrier.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The extensive range of calming and restorative properties of the Soothing Botanical Extract Complex makes it an indispensable ingredient for a diverse array of cosmetic products, particularly those targeting sensitive, irritated, or compromised skin and hair:

• Intensive Serums (up to 50% inclusion):
  • Formulate highly concentrated repairing and calming serums for severely irritated, stressed, or post-procedure skin. The high inclusion rate allows for maximum therapeutic effect.
  • Ideal for emergency soothing treatments for redness, itching, or discomfort.
• Creams, Milks, Lotions, and Gels for Sensitive Skin (3-12% inclusion):
  • Incorporate into daily moisturizers for facial and body care to prevent and alleviate sensitivity, making them suitable for all skin types, especially reactive ones.
  • Create lightweight gels and lotions for quick absorption and immediate calming relief.
  • Perfect for baby care products to soothe delicate skin and prevent diaper rash.
• After-Sun Products (2-10% inclusion):
  • Develop effective after-sun lotions, gels, and sprays that provide instant cooling and relief to sun-exposed skin, reducing redness and discomfort.
  • Helps to accelerate skin recovery after sun exposure.
• Post-Depilation/Epilation Formulas (5-12% inclusion):
  • Formulate soothing balms, creams, and gels to apply after shaving, waxing, or epilation, minimizing irritation, redness, and ingrown hairs.
  • Provides immediate comfort to freshly treated skin.
• Soothing Eye and Face Products (5-10% inclusion):
  • Ideal for eye creams, gels, and masks to reduce puffiness, soothe tired eyes, and alleviate irritation around the delicate eye area.
  • Create facial mists and compresses for instant calming relief after environmental exposure or stress.
• Hair Care Products (3-12% inclusion):
  • Develop scalp treatments, shampoos, and conditioners for sensitive, itchy, or irritated scalps, providing relief from discomfort and promoting a healthy scalp environment.
  • Suitable for hair masks designed to soothe the scalp after coloring or chemical treatments.
• Bath Foams and Washes for Sensitive Skin (3-12% inclusion):
  • Infuse gentle bath foams and body washes with the complex to provide a soothing cleansing experience, ideal for individuals with eczema, psoriasis, or general skin sensitivity.

The Soothing Botanical Extract Complex is a powerful, yet gentle, ingredient that allows formulators to create a wide range of effective and comforting products for a global market, addressing the growing demand for solutions for sensitive and stressed skin and hair.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Calm & Restore" Facial Serum for Sensitive Skin

Create a lightweight, intensely soothing facial serum designed to calm irritation, reduce redness, and restore comfort to sensitive skin, using our Soothing Botanical Extract Complex.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, dropper bottles) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Hydrate Xanthan Gum: In a small, separate beaker, sprinkle the Xanthan Gum over a small amount of distilled water (e.g., 5-10 ml) from your total distilled water amount. Stir immediately and vigorously until a smooth gel forms. Set aside.
3. Combine Main Water Phase: In your main beaker, combine the remaining distilled water, Soothing Botanical Extract Complex, Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Allantoin. Stir gently until all ingredients are well mixed and dissolved.
4. Incorporate Xanthan Gum Gel: Slowly add the prepared Xanthan Gum gel to your main water phase, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture is uniform and starts to thicken slightly.
5. Add Preservative: Add your chosen broad-spectrum preservative to the serum mixture. Stir thoroughly for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure it's evenly distributed.
6. pH Adjustment: Check the pH of your serum using a pH meter or pH strips. For a facial serum, aim for a pH between 5.0 and 5.5. If the pH is too high, add very small drops of 50% Lactic Acid solution, stir, and recheck until the desired pH is reached.
7. Final Transfer: Carefully pour the finished serum into a clean, sterile dark glass bottle with a dropper or pump dispenser.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Optimal Dosing: For this "Calm & Restore" serum, a 15% inclusion of the Soothing Botanical Extract Complex provides a potent dose of active ingredients, ideal for sensitive and irritated skin. You can adjust this percentage (within the recommended range of 5-10% for facial products) based on the desired intensity.
• Application Method: Apply 2-3 drops of the serum to clean, dry or slightly damp skin on the face and neck, morning and evening. Gently massage until fully absorbed. Follow with your preferred moisturizer.
• Targeted Use: Excellent for use after exposure to harsh weather, sun, or irritating cosmetic treatments. Also beneficial for daily use to maintain a calm and healthy complexion.
• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. The amber to brown color of the complex may slightly influence the final product color, which is normal.
• Compatibility: This complex is highly water-soluble and generally compatible with most common cosmetic ingredients. Always perform small test batches to ensure stability and compatibility with your specific formulation.
• Gentle Handling: As with all botanical extracts, maintain good manufacturing practices and avoid excessive heat during formulation to preserve the integrity of the active compounds.