Botanical Extracts
Our botanical extracts are 100% natural in powdered form and are the
perfect addition to Toiletry products; specifically, both skin and hair care products.
There has been a shift in recent years towards natural applications. From our
vast selection you will find that many of the extracts are a healthy natural alternative
to some of the synthetic ingredients currently in use. They can greatly help in
marketing your products as well.
In terms of biology, plants are composed of cells. In some cases the cells are
dead and serve a structural purpose. A good example of this is wood. In other
cases the cells are alive and active. It is the liquid center of these cells that
most botanical extracts are extruded from. This liquid is often a very complex
mixture of amino acids, organic salts, minerals, oils and fats.
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Cucumber
Botanical Extract |
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Green
Tea
Botanical Extract |
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| Cooling & calming properties
of cucumber are a great addition to any skin care line |
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A staple in the skin care
industry, Green Tea is a rich source of anti oxidants, such as Vitamin C
& Vitamin E |
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Echinacea
Botanical Extract |
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Ginseng
Root
Botanical Extract |
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Excellent in treatment for skin burns, wounds, eczema & skin inflammation
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Known to reduce
inflammation, stimulate cell growth, extend cellular life span, and heal
minor skin damage |
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Lotus
Leaf
Botanical Extract |
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Chamomile
Botanical Extract |
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| Lotus Leaf is a rich source
of isoflavones |
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Chamomile is famous for
its soothing & anti-inflammatory properties |
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Horse
Chestnut
Botanical Extract |
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White
Willow Bark
Botanical Extract |
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| Reputed to cosmetically
improve the appearance of varicose veins, relief of swelling or inflammation
of joints, tendons, or muscles |
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Great for anti-inflammatory
applications |
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At New Directions we carry the more popular varieties such as Barley Grass,
Chamomile, Cucumber, three varieties of Ginseng, Green Tea Extract, Lotus Leaf,
and St. John’s Wort. At the same time, we carry many of the more rare and
unique varieties - White Willow Bark, Reishi Mushroom, Guarana seed, Gentian
Root, Coptis Root, and Bilberry. Each of these can add natural quality elements
to your formulation and help in marketing your products in a more health conscious
environment.
Based on the vast amounts of contradictory information, users are encouraged
to do their own research for appropriate applications. Similarly, lab scale
batches should be first produced in order to evaluate the impact & efficacy
of botanical extracts upon the final product.
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Botanical Extracts | Fruit Extracts | Spice Extracts (Oleoresins) | Ayurveda Extracts 
