Lucuma powder, 1 kg

Lucuma Powder: Your Golden Elixir for Natural Beauty (INCI: ORGANIC LUCUMA POWDER)

Discover the radiant power of Lucuma Powder, a 100% natural, premium ingredient sourced from Germany. Also known as lucuma fruit powder or lucuma fruit pulp powder, this golden-hued, water-soluble superfood is a treasure trove of nutrients, ready to elevate your cosmetic formulations. Its characteristic, subtly sweet aroma and velvety texture make it an exceptional addition to a wide range of beauty products, promising a natural glow and nourishing benefits.

Description and Characteristics

Lucuma Powder is derived from the exotic lucuma fruit, a revered superfood native to the Andes. Our German-sourced powder boasts an authentic color true to the raw material, reflecting its natural purity. As a fine powder, it offers excellent solubility in water, making it highly versatile for various cosmetic applications. The characteristic scent is subtly sweet and reminiscent of maple or caramel, adding a delightful sensory dimension to your creations without being overpowering. Its 100% natural quality ensures that you're incorporating a pure, unadulterated ingredient into your formulations, aligning perfectly with the growing demand for clean beauty.

Applications and Uses in Cosmetics

The versatility of Lucuma Powder allows for its incorporation into a diverse array of cosmetic products, offering unique benefits for skin and hair care. Its recommended inclusion rate of 1-10% provides ample flexibility for formulators to customize its potency and achieve desired results.

• Skincare Products:
  • Facial Masks: Lucuma powder can be a star ingredient in brightening and rejuvenating face masks. Its natural enzymes and antioxidants can help gently exfoliate, promoting a smoother, more radiant complexion. It's particularly beneficial for dull or tired-looking skin.
  • Exfoliating Scrubs: When combined with other gentle exfoliating agents, lucuma powder adds a nutritious element to facial and body scrubs, offering mild physical exfoliation while delivering its beneficial compounds to the skin.
  • Serums and Lotions: Its water solubility makes it easy to integrate into water-based serums, lotions, and creams. It can contribute to overall skin vitality, offering antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.
  • Cleansers and Toners: A small percentage of lucuma powder in cleansers or toners can provide gentle nourishment, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and soft.
  • Anti-Aging Formulations: Rich in antioxidants, lucuma powder can support the skin's natural defense against free radicals, potentially helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Hair Care Products:
  • Shampoos and Conditioners: Incorporating lucuma powder into hair care products can help nourish the scalp and hair follicles. Its vitamin and mineral content may contribute to stronger, healthier-looking hair.
  • Hair Masks: As part of a hair mask, lucuma powder can provide deep conditioning, leaving hair soft, shiny, and more manageable.
• Bath and Body Products:
  • Bath Bombs and Soaps: Lucuma powder can be added to bath bombs for a nourishing soak or incorporated into handmade soaps for a unique touch of natural color and subtle aroma, along with its skin-loving properties.
  • Body Lotions and Butters: It can enhance the nourishing properties of body lotions and butters, making them feel even more luxurious and beneficial for the skin.
• Color Cosmetics (Subtle Nuances):
  • While not a primary colorant, its natural golden hue can impart very subtle, warm undertones to certain formulations, such as pressed powders or tinted lip balms, when used in small quantities.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Golden Glow" Antioxidant Face Mask

Unleash your skin's natural radiance with this simple yet powerful DIY face mask featuring Lucuma Powder.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. In a small non-metal bowl, combine the Lucuma Powder, Bentonite Clay, and Colloidal Oatmeal. Mix thoroughly.
2. Gradually add the hydrosol, a few drops at a time, mixing continuously until you achieve a smooth, spreadable paste.
3. If using, stir in the raw honey.
4. Apply the mask evenly to clean, dry face, avoiding the eye and lip area.
5. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, or until the mask begins to dry.
6. Rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water, gently massaging your face in circular motions for a mild exfoliating effect.
7. Follow with your favorite moisturizer.

Application Recommendations:

• Recommended Usage: For this face mask, a 1-10% inclusion of Lucuma Powder is ideal, providing noticeable benefits without altering the mask's texture significantly.
• Patch Test: Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin before applying any new cosmetic product, especially if you have sensitive skin.
• Frequency: Use this mask 1-2 times per week for best results.
• Storage: Since this is a fresh, homemade mask, it's best to prepare it just before use. Do not store leftovers for extended periods due to the lack of preservatives.
• Customization: Feel free to experiment with different hydrosols (chamomile for soothing, witch hazel for toning) or add a drop of your favorite essential oil (e.g., frankincense for rejuvenation, tea tree for blemish-prone skin), ensuring proper dilution.
• External Use Only: Lucuma Powder is a food-grade ingredient, but in cosmetic formulations, it is intended for external use only.

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