Evening Primrose CO2-to Seeds Extract, 10 ml

Key benefits

• Supports the skin barrier thanks to a high content of essential unsaturated fatty acids.
• Softening and emollient effect, particularly suitable for dry, rough and mature skin.
• Soothing cosmetic profile for sensitive and easily reactive skin.
• Nourishing lipid supplement for regenerative and protective formulations.
• Fuller effect than common aromatic extracts, because the CO2-to extract also contains non-volatile components including sterols and waxy fractions.
• Suitable for anti-age formulations and products intended to restore comfort to dry skin.

Suitable for products such as

• nourishing facial oils and oil serums
• creams and emulsions for dry, sensitive and mature skin
• balms for the face, lips and stressed areas
• body butters, body balms and regenerative ointments
• after-sun products and protective conditioning formulations
• oil blends for massage and evening skin care
• nourishing hair packs and care for dry scalp

Use in formulation

• Compatible with the oil phase and emulsion systems.
• Miscible with vegetable oils, butters, waxes, esters and anhydrous bases.
• Insoluble in water; for purely aqueous formulations it is not suitable without an appropriate solubilisation or emulsification system.
• Typical use is at low to medium concentrations, most often as a functional lipid supplement to the active oil component of the formulation.
• To preserve sensorial and functional properties it is recommended to add it during cooling (at a temperature below 40 °C).
• At higher dosage it may affect the colour, odour and viscosity of the finished product.
• In view of the natural content of heavier fractions it is advisable to verify the final texture in a trial batch.

Physical properties

• lipophilic raw material with an oily to more viscous consistency
• the colour is usually yellow to golden orange
• the odour is natural, seedy to oily, more pronounced than in refined oils
• at lower temperatures the extract may thicken or become partially cloudy, which is common with CO₂ extracts

Safety and storage

• Store in a well-closed container in a dry, cooler place, away from direct sunlight.
• Protect from excessive heating and repeated prolonged contact with air.
• Before use in the final formulation it is advisable to carry out a stability and compatibility test with the rest of the formula.
• During production we recommend standard work hygiene and accurate dosing.

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