Mulberry in cosmetic formulations: choosing CO2 extract versus Morus alba powder

Mulberry CO2 extract 100 g is a viscous lipophilic material, while white mulberry powder is a dry botanical powder. They should not be substituted gram for gram because their composition, solubility and sensory impact are different.

CO2 extract is the lipophilic route

A CO2 extract is suited to compatible oil phases, balms, emulsions or properly solubilized systems. The product listing gives a 0.05–1% range, emphasizing that it is a concentrated extract rather than a fruit powder equivalent.

Botanical powder behaves differently

Powder contributes solids, color and texture and is more naturally suited to dry masks, powders and some rinse-off systems.

Choose by product format

·        emulsion: CO2 extract

·        balm: CO2 extract

·        dry mask: botanical powder

·        powder blend: botanical powder

·        clear aqueous serum: use a genuinely water-compatible mulberry material rather than treating CO2 extract as water soluble

Tone-evening positioning

Mulberry can support cosmetic tone-evening concepts, but finished-product communication should remain cosmetic and avoid turning an ingredient story into a medical claim.

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Use the mulberry CO2 extract for lipophilic development, white mulberry powder for dry systems, and browse extracts for other physical formats.

Conclusion

Choose mulberry by physical form before choosing a percentage. CO2 extract and botanical powder solve different formulation problems, and separating them improves both product design and search relevance.

08.10.2026

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