Lucuma powder, 50 g

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. This finely ground, water-soluble powder, also known as lucuma fruit powder, boasts a characteristic scent and a beautiful color that corresponds to the raw material. With a recommended usage rate of 1-10%, this versatile superfood is not only a nutritional powerhouse but also an exceptional addition to your cosmetic formulations, delivering a touch of natural luxury and beneficial properties to skin and hair.

Description and Characteristics

Lucuma Powder (INCI: ORGANIC LUCUMA POWDER) is a golden-hued, fine powder derived from the highly prized lucuma fruit. Its 100% natural quality ensures that you're incorporating a pure, unadulterated ingredient into your creations. The powder's water solubility makes it incredibly easy to integrate into a wide range of cosmetic products, dissolving smoothly to create consistent and effective formulations. Its characteristic scent is subtle and natural, complementing other fragrances without overpowering them. The appealing color, corresponding to the raw material, can also impart a gentle, natural hue to your finished products.

Applications and Uses in Cosmetics

Lucuma Powder offers a multitude of benefits for cosmetic applications, leveraging its natural properties to enhance skin and hair care products:

• Skincare Products:
  • Face Masks and Peels: Lucuma powder can be incorporated into facial masks (both rinse-off and peel-off) to provide gentle exfoliation, help brighten the complexion, and offer a boost of antioxidants. Its fine texture makes it suitable for sensitive skin as well.
  • Creams, Lotions, and Serums: As a water-soluble ingredient, lucuma powder can be seamlessly added to aqueous phases of creams, lotions, and hydrating serums. It contributes to skin hydration, supports elasticity, and provides natural antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.
  • Facial Cleansers: Integrate lucuma powder into powder-to-foam cleansers or gel cleansers for a mild exfoliating and purifying effect, leaving the skin feeling soft and refreshed.
  • Body Care: For body lotions, scrubs, and butters, lucuma powder can enhance the overall nourishing and skin-smoothing properties, promoting a healthy glow.
• Hair Care Products:
  • Shampoos and Conditioners: When added to shampoos and conditioners, lucuma powder can help to nourish the scalp and hair strands, potentially contributing to healthier-looking hair with improved shine. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for regular use.
  • Hair Masks: Lucuma powder can be a beneficial ingredient in hair masks, especially for dull or dry hair, providing a natural conditioning effect and helping to restore vitality.
• Soap Making:
  • Artisan Soaps: In cold process or melt-and-pour soaps, lucuma powder can be used to add a natural color, a subtle characteristic scent, and mild exfoliating properties, creating unique and skin-loving bars.
• Natural Colorant:
  • While subtle, the natural color of lucuma powder can lend a delicate, warm hue to formulations, providing a natural alternative to synthetic dyes in some cosmetic products.
• Exfoliant:
  • Due to its finely powdered texture, lucuma powder can serve as a gentle physical exfoliant in scrubs and masks, effectively removing dead skin cells without being overly abrasive.

The versatility of Lucuma Powder allows for its inclusion in both leave-on and rinse-off products, bringing the goodness of this superfood directly to cosmetic formulations for enhanced consumer appeal and beneficial effects. We offer worldwide shipping, ensuring you can access this exceptional ingredient no matter where you are.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Golden Glow" Illuminating Face Mask

Create a revitalizing and illuminating face mask using Lucuma Powder for a natural, healthy glow.

Preparation Instructions:

1. Sanitization: Ensure all your equipment (bowls, spatulas, containers) is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
2. Combine Powders: In a clean, dry bowl, combine all ingredients from Phase B (Kaolin Clay, Bentonite Clay if using, Lucuma Powder, and finely ground Oatmeal). Mix thoroughly until well combined and lump-free.
3. Prepare Aqueous Phase: In a separate container, combine ingredients from Phase A (Distilled Water, Glycerin). Stir until glycerin is fully dissolved.
4. Mixing: Gradually add the liquid phase (Phase A) to the powder phase (Phase B) while stirring constantly. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, uniform paste is formed. Avoid over-mixing to prevent excessive air bubbles.
5. Add Actives (Optional): If using Phase C ingredients (Allantoin, Panthenol), dissolve them in a small amount of distilled water if necessary, then add to the mask mixture and stir well.
6. Add Preservative & Essential Oil: Once the mask is fully mixed and at room temperature, add the preservative (Phase D) and your chosen essential oil (Phase E). Mix well to ensure even distribution.
7. Packaging: Transfer the finished mask into a clean, airtight container.

Application Recommendations:

• Usage Rate: The recommended usage rate for Lucuma Powder in cosmetic formulations is 1-10%. Start with a lower percentage and adjust based on your desired effect and formulation.
• 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.
• Storage: Store the finished product in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. The shelf life will depend on the preservative used and proper hygiene during preparation.
• Integration: For powder-based products, ensure the Lucuma Powder is finely dispersed to prevent clumping. For liquid formulations, add it to the aqueous phase and ensure it is fully dissolved.
• Complementary Ingredients: Lucuma powder pairs well with other natural extracts, clays, and botanical oils. Experiment with different combinations to create unique products.
• Safety: While natural, always handle cosmetic ingredients with care. Avoid inhaling the powder directly. Keep out of reach of children.
• Consistency: The texture of your mask can be adjusted by varying the amount of water. For a thicker mask, use less water; for a thinner mask, add more.