CO2 extract of Cornflower 10 g

Natural liquid extract of cornflower flowers in cosmetics

Component characteristic

INCI: CO2 Septacea cyanus Extract

Production method: pre-critical CO2 extraction

Ingredients: flavone glycoside centaurein, blue anthocyanin glycoside cyanine, essential oil, tannins, saponins, diglucoside cyanidine and pelargonidine, derivatives of phenol and flavones (apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol), mineral salts.

Special instructions: for external use only

Dosage: 0.2 - 0.5% (allowed to enter 0.6 - 2% in therapeutic agents)

Solubility: in oil at 35-45 °C. Full recommendations for use read below.

Storage: in a dry dark place in a tightly closed package at a temperature up to 25˚C. 

Useful cosmetic properties

Cornflower blue is one of the oldest medicinal plants. Its medicinal properties are described in the works of Pliny and Aristotle, and the ancient Roman physician Galen treated diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. In the old days in Russia infusion of cornflower healed eye diseases. Cornflower flowers contain saponins, glycosides, pectins, cichorine, alkaloids and mineral salts. Their infusion is used as a diuretic, diaphoretic, mild laxative, choleretic, antiliver, antipyretic, analgesic, antispasmodic and wound-healing agents. Medicines from cornflower used for allergic reactions in children, rashes, neurodermatitis and other skin diseases. Infusion of flowers increases lactation and alleviates late toxicosis of pregnant women. Decoction of flowers used for eye diseases and as an anti-inflammatory agent for laryngitis, bronchitis, sore throats. This plant is used to treat a special eye disease called chicken blindness.

CO2 extract of Cornflower has found wide application in therapeutic cosmetics. It has an anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect, so it is used to prevent and relieve inflammatory processes. Lotions containing cornflower extract are used to care for oily and problem skin. They gently clean it, narrow pores, smooth and saturate with useful substances. Matting effect after their use is preserved for a long time. Cornflower blue is used in cosmetics and for the care of sensitive skin around the eyes. Creams containing active substances of this plant, gently care for the eyelids, relieving redness, removing swelling and puffiness. Cornflower extract is introduced into shampoos and various hair care products. Useful substances of this plant activate the growth of hair, nourish their length and have a positive effect on the scalp. Shower gels and body lotions also contain extracts of this plant.

What effect it has on the skin and hair

• tonic
• anti-inflammatory
• biostimulating and regenerating effect on the skin
• rejuvenating
• pore shrinking
• strengthens hair structure

Use in recipes of natural cosmetics

• moisturizing, nourishing, regenerating creams and masks
• can be used in products for wrinkles smoothing.
• used in products for the care of dry and normal hair
• oily skin care products
• eye care creams and serums

Recommendations for home use

• for the preparation of oil mixtures CO2 extract is added to the base vegetable oil in the standard dosage of 0.2 - 0.5% or 0.2-0.5 g per 100 g of oil, then thoroughly stirred until dissolved;
• in recipes for handmade cosmetics CO2 extracts are introduced at the final stage of preparation together with other active ingredients at a temperature of 35-45 °C. In creams, the extract can be introduced into the warm emulsion before the active phase is introduced.
• CO2-extracts can be added to already prepared cosmetic creams to enhance the effectiveness of their action with strict observance of the dosage.

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