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Valerian Oil Extract, 5 ml

A Calming Botanical Concentrate for Modern Skincare and Home Formulas

Valerian root has long been valued for its naturally soothing compounds, and its oil extract has found a steady place not only in aromatherapy but also in skincare manufacturing, home fragrance products, and even pet care items. The compact 5 ml size is well suited for testing new formulations and small trial batches at home before scaling up to larger production runs. This extract belongs to the Oil Extracts category, which brings together plant concentrates dissolved in carrier oils for precise and convenient dosing in finished formulas.

The primary use of valerian oil extract is in skincare designed for sensitive or irritation-prone skin, including night creams, body balms, massage oils, spa products, and stress-relief lines meant for evening rituals. Another notable application is in home fragrance goods such as scented candles, diffusers, and textile sprays, where the mild calming character of the composition is highly valued. There is also steady demand in the pet product industry, since the scent of valerian is known to attract cats, making it a common addition to toys, scratching posts, and pet sprays. In the food industry, small manufacturers occasionally use minimal amounts of the extract in relaxing herbal beverage blends and specialty teas.

In cosmetic formulations, the extract is typically added at 1 to 3 percent of the total product mass, introduced during the cooling phase of an emulsion at a temperature no higher than 40-45°C to preserve the active plant compounds. It pairs well with other botanical concentrates from the same range, such as apricot oil extract, which softens and nourishes the skin, and the lightweight grape seed oil extract, which adds extra antioxidant support to a formula. For more restorative blends, valerian extract is often combined with leech oil extract, expanding the functional profile of the final product.

Store the extract in a tightly closed container, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, in a cool and dry place, avoiding temperature fluctuations and moisture entering the bottle.

Calming Night Facial Serum

Jojoba oil 20 ml

Valerian oil extract 1 ml

Grape seed oil extract 2 ml

Vitamin E 1 ml

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INCI	Valeriana Oil Extract
Other
Application	production of cosmetics, food additives, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, dietary supplements
Att brand	France
Color product	corresponds to the raw material
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.05-5% in the active phase. Do not heat above 40 ° C
Method preparation	extraction in oil, by heating 50 ° С-60 ° С for 36-72 hours
Minimum count	1
Name	Valerian Oil Extract, 5 ml
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 ml
Solubility	fat soluble
View	oily liquid
Valid until	12.2028