Carote CO2 extract Organic
Description
Organic Carrot CO2 Extract
Organic Carrot CO2 Extract – carotenoid-concentrated, antioxidant, protective
Organic Carrot CO2 Extract is rich in carotenoids in natural isomeric distribution and lipophilic flavones. Thanks to this profile, it is a valued ingredient in formulations dedicated to dry skin or skin prone to a rough, flaky appearance. Possessing antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, and anti-aging qualities, it is used as an active ingredient for general skincare preparations and sun protection formulations.
Ingredients (INCI): Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract.
100% of the total ingredients originate from organic farming. Natural and organic product certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard.
Technical Characteristics
- Raw Material: Carrot roots from organic farming.
- Extraction Method: Supercritical CO2 extraction (free of residual solvents), standardized with organic jojoba oil, stabilized with natural organic rosemary antioxidant.
- Organoleptic Description: Orange oil with a sweetish carrot scent; may partially solidify during cold storage.
- Composition: Organic jojoba oil, organic carrot extract, organic rosemary antioxidant extract.
- Carotenoid Content: 0.15 - 0.21% total carotenes (calculated as beta-carotene).
- Solubility: Lipophilic / Oil-soluble.
- Recommended Usage Dosage: 0.5% - 4%
Properties and Benefits
- Antioxidant, Anti-Aging: Compositional profile specific to carrots, containing carotenoids, compounds recognized for their antioxidant properties.
- Skin Comfort: Contributes to a velvety feel and comfort for dry skin or skin prone to a rough, flaky appearance.
- Natural Color: Its reddish hue can impart a specific natural color to final formulas, appreciated in products with a "from nature" visual identity.
- Natural Stabilization: Already contains a natural rosemary antioxidant in its composition, contributing to the stability of the formulation's oils.
Applications
- Facial creams and serums for all skin types.
- Natural, protective body creams, oils, and butters.
- Lip balms and products for dryness-prone areas.
- Formulas where a natural contribution of antioxidant carotenoids is desired.
Formulation Guide
- Working Procedure: Add to the oil phase of the formula cold. In emulsions, generally add to the final phase, though it withstands brief heating.
- Compatibility: As a fatty oil, it blends well with other vegetable oils in anhydrous formulas or within the oil phase of emulsions.
- Note on Color: Due to its carotenoid content, it may visibly tint the final formula (orange-reddish hues), especially at higher dosages, a factor to consider.
Usage Safety and Storage
Profile: Cosmetic-grade ingredient with COSMOS certification.
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest.
Storage: In a closed container in a cool, dry place, protected from light. May partially solidify at low temperatures, gently warm before use if necessary for homogenization.
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