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Milk thistle delivery system, 5 g

Milk Thistle Delivery Technology for Antioxidant Skincare Formulas

The milk thistle delivery system in a 5 gram pack is a concentrated botanical complex engineered to carry valuable flavonoids past the skin's outer barrier. Its key active compound, silymarin, has long been valued in the pharmaceutical field as a strong antioxidant supporting cellular metabolism, but cosmetic chemists have since encapsulated it into liposomal carriers, turning a simple extract into a true delivery system. This ingredient belongs to the Active Complexes category, where formulators find concentrated actives requiring precise dosing.

The strongest demand for milk thistle delivery systems comes from antioxidant serum manufacturing, formulas for mature or redness-prone skin, and anti-aging lines focused on neutralizing free radical damage. It is also widely used in after-sun care, since the compound supports faster skin recovery following UV exposure. Dermocosmetic labs incorporate it into calming emulsions for sensitive skin, and occasionally into scalp formulas aimed at strengthening hair at the root. The small 5 gram format is particularly suited for home-based formulators and trial batches, where testing concentration levels before scaling a recipe matters most.

The delivery system should be added at the final cooling stage of an emulsion, at temperatures not exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, to protect the capsule structure and prevent degradation of the active molecules. Recommended dosage ranges from 0.5 to 2 percent of total formula weight; exceeding the upper limit does not improve performance and may alter the texture of the finished product. The ingredient pairs well with gentle exfoliants such as Peeling emulsion 25%, 25 ml, where milk thistle helps reduce post-exfoliation irritation, and with stronger acid-based formulas like AHA Peeling 50 ml, where it acts as a buffering antioxidant layer that softens the impact of acids on the skin barrier.

A notable synergy appears when combined with green tea extracts, since both ingredients reinforce each other's antioxidant capacity — the Green Tea Modeling Mask, 20 g makes a convenient base for home experiments enriched with this active complex. Store the delivery system in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, in a tightly sealed container, keeping it away from moisture so the encapsulated form retains stability until use.

Redness-calming facial emulsion with milk thistle

Distilled water 58 ml

Aloe vera juice 8 ml

Plant-based emulsifier 4 g

Sweet almond oil 9 ml

Milk thistle delivery system 1 g

Broad-spectrum preservative 1 ml

Heat the oil phase with the emulsifier to 40 degrees Celsius, blend the water with aloe vera juice separately, then slowly pour the oil phase into the water phase while stirring continuously until a smooth emulsion forms. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then blend in the milk thistle delivery system and preservative, stirring gently until the capsules fully disperse, and transfer the finished emulsion into a clean dispenser bottle.

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INCI	Lecithin (syn.phosphatidylcholine), Silybum marianum extract
Other
Att brand	Italy
Attention	Mandatory testing for sensitivity and allergic reaction (preliminary application to the bend of the elbow or in the area behind the ear)
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.5-2%
Intended use	anti-aging cosmetics, anti-acne products, day creams, night creams, cosmetics for face, body and hair
Minimum count	1
Name	Milk thistle delivery system, 5 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 grams
Solubility	soluble in oils and water
View	powder