CO2 extract of Dandelion 10 g

Natural liquid extract of dandelion in cosmetics

Component characteristic

INCI: SC-CO2 Taraxacum officinale Extract

Production method: supercritical CO2 extraction

Ingredients: lactucopycrine, triterpenoids (taraxerol, taraxol, taraxasterol), phytosterols (sitosterol, stigmasterol, inulin), choline, carotenoids.

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 temperatures up to 25˚C. 

Benefits of CO2 extract in cosmetology

Dandelion extract has an anti-inflammatory effect, in combination with vitamin A prevents brittleness and delamination of nails. Dandelion extract is used for cosmetic purposes: to nourish, moisturize, rejuvenate the skin. Especially good dandelion to remove age spots and even out skin tone.Dandelion root has anti-inflammatory action, promotes healing of minor skin injuries.

Acne-prone skin will be soothed and refreshed if you include dandelion extract in your skin care: the sulphur and trace elements in the rhizomes of the plant have a keratolytic (exfoliating) effect, which leads to skin revitalization, tightening of pores and optimization of sebum production. Dandelion extract paired with vitamin A will preventively postpone aging and fading of the skin, if introduced into the formulation of serums to tone dry and flabby skin.

Extracts from the roots have a refreshing, soothing effect on the skin, relieve irritation and itching. Dandelion extracts are introduced into vitaminizing milk for makeup removal, whitening creams, preparations for baths.

Useful properties of the plant extract

• whitening;
• regenerating;
• wound-healing;
• antipruritic and soothing;
• refreshing.

Use in home cosmetics

• care for skin prone to inflammation, skin rashes of various etiologies, eczema, urticaria, insect bites, etc. (soothes the skin and relieves itching). (soothes the skin and relieves itching) for acne, boils, furuncles
• remedies for split hair;
• in scalp products for androgenetic alopecia - in shampoos, masks, lotions for oily hair, various scalp irritations - whitening freckles, age spots;
• serums for eliminating hardened skin and calluses;
• hydrophilic oil mixtures for face and body;
• therapeutic shampoos for dandruff;
• cleansing and de-makeup formulations;
• serums for strengthening and growth of nails.

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 stir thoroughly 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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