How do we obtain a cosmetic plant extract?
How do we obtain a cosmetic plant extract?
In the composition of organic cosmetic products , we find many different products.
Among the natural active ingredients , essential oils and alcohols , we can for example find plant extracts.
Plant extracts are actually an essential ingredient in the world of natural cosmetics.
And for good reason, these are substances that are obtained in a 100% natural way, and which contain numerous benefits found in plants and plant elements.
But speaking of these questions, how can one obtain a plant extract?
What process is followed for plant extracts found in organic cosmetics like those from Green Spa?
We explain everything to you on the issue!
What is plant extraction?
But first, let's take a look at what we call plant extract .
It is simply the substance that we obtain through plant extraction.
So far, nothing too complicated.
When we talk about plant extraction, it is simply a procedure by which the active ingredients of certain plants are recovered .
Let's imagine that we realize that Iris , the flower, has benefits that make it possible to effectively fight against the appearance of dark circles. This discovery is very pleasing to cosmetic suppliers , who want to recover the active ingredient that makes Iris so special.
And to do this, they carry out a plant extraction.
This then involves using a solvent (often an aqueous or oily solution) to extract the molecules of the Iris through maceration or infusion . Hot or cold, after a certain time the solvent will carry the active principle in question.
We can then place the solvent in a cosmetic product, or use it to recover other active ingredients, in order to form essential oils.
When it comes to plant extraction, there are different possible procedures.
What is plant extraction?
To obtain a plant extract, you must first find out about the procedure adapted to the plant in question.
In fact, the active ingredients of certain flowers can only be recovered by maceration in an aqueous solution. Conversely, the active ingredients of other plants can only be harvested after infusing them in an oily solution.
In all cases, plant extraction is mainly based on the maceration of a solid body, therefore leaves, stems or flower petals. Maceration is done in an aqueous or oily solvent for a certain time.
Once the hot or cold infusion is finished, simply filter the resulting substance to get rid of any leftover flowers or plants.
We then only keep the liquid in its purest form . And it is this plant extract which contains all the benefits of the plant in question!
How to obtain a plant extract?
To obtain a plant extract, you must first find out about the procedure adapted to the plant in question.
In fact, the active ingredients of certain flowers can only be recovered by maceration in an aqueous solution. Conversely, the active ingredients of other plants can only be harvested after infusing them in an oily solution.
In all cases, plant extraction is mainly based on the maceration of a solid body, therefore leaves, stems or flower petals. Maceration is done in an aqueous or oily solvent for a certain time.
Once the hot or cold infusion is finished, simply filter the resulting substance to get rid of any leftover flowers or plants.
We then only keep the liquid in its purest form . And it is this plant extract which contains all the benefits of the plant in question!
How to obtain a plant extract?
To obtain a plant extract, you must first find out about the procedure adapted to the plant in question.
In fact, the active ingredients of certain flowers can only be recovered by maceration in an aqueous solution. Conversely, the active ingredients of other plants can only be harvested after infusing them in an oily solution.
In all cases, plant extraction is mainly based on the maceration of a solid body, therefore leaves, stems or flower petals. Maceration is done in an aqueous or oily solvent for a certain time.
Once the hot or cold infusion is finished, simply filter the resulting substance to get rid of any leftover flowers or plants.
We then only keep the liquid in its purest form . And it is this plant extract which contains all the benefits of the plant in question!
Choose cosmetics with the right plant extracts!
As with essential oils, it is possible to obtain a plant extract from all plants and flowers .
Today there are several hundred thousand plants and flowers listed for their natural benefits. And we discover new ones every year!
For each benefit you are looking for, there is necessarily a suitable plant extract . It's all about finding it!
To do this, do not hesitate to contact your organic cosmetics supplier.
Green Spa will be happy to present to you all the plant extracts used in cosmetics, in order to best advise you on the creams and oils that you can choose for your customers.
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