CO2 extract of Nettle 10 g

Natural liquid extract of nettle in cosmetics

Component characteristic

INCI: SC-CO2 Urtica dioica Leaf Extract

Production method: supercritical CO2 extraction

Composition: ascorbic acid, carotene, vitamins B, K; chlorophyll, sucrose, porphyrins, sitosterol, phenolic acids, tannins, phytoncides, glycoside urticin, organic acids, trace elements (iron, manganese, boron, titanium, nickel).

Special instructions: for external use only

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

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. 

Benefits of CO2 extract in cosmetology

Nettle CO2 extract in cosmetic products is used as a component that has a regenerating, healing, stimulating, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, vitaminizing effect. It normalizes lipid metabolism, has a tonic effect and antiseptic effect, improves skin respiration and metabolism in it, improves blood circulation in the lower extremities.

CO2 nettle extract is a rich cosmetic supplement not only for the skin, but also has a beneficial effect on the structure of hair, stimulates its growth, removes static electricity, protects from UV rays, eliminates dandruff and prevents its appearance.

Useful properties of the plant extract

• It has regenerating, healing, stimulating, anti-inflammatory, vitaminizing effect.
• It has a tonic effect and antiseptic effect
• Improves skin respiration and skin metabolism
• Beneficial effect on the structure of hair, stimulates its growth, removes static electricity
• Eliminates dandruff and prevents its appearance
• Protects against UV rays
• Relieves skin irritation, may be useful in eczema
• has an analgesic effect.

* a study conducted in Germany showed that nettle extract contains anti-inflammatory components that inhibit certain cytokines in inflammatory joint diseases.

* a study conducted in Turkey showed that nettle extract has antimicrobial action against 9 microorganisms, as well as anti-ulcer and analgesic action.

Application in home cosmetics

• cleansers and toners for the face
• creams for oily skin
• care products for dry and normal hair
• anti-hair loss products

Recommendations for use at home

• 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 adherence to the dosage.

Recipes with natural extracts

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