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Botanical Extracts

Our Botanical Extracts are 100% natural in powdered form and are the perfect addition to cosmetics; 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.

Green Tea

An all time favorite among our customers, Green Tea extract is renowned in the skin care industry for its skin healing properties. It is a rich source of antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E which help repair the effects of aging and environmental factors.

Chamomile

Chamomile powdered extract is commonly known for its soothing effects and its anti-inflammatory properties. It also has antiseptic properties and can be used for topical applications.

Cucumber Peel

Calm & Cooling ... Cucumber Peel extract makes a wonderful addition to skin care product for its anti-inflammatory and skin tightening properties! It is pale green in color with a light, refreshing cucumber scent.

Sandalwood

Our Sandalwood Powder exudes a very subtle, exotic scent that makes it the perfect addition to lotion, balms, shaving cream or soap for cleansing, calming and hydrating sensitive or aging skin.

Ginseng Root (American)

Excellent for skin care preparations, Ginseng has cell-activating and revitalizing properties and is reputed to assist with refreshing dull, lackluster complexions and aged skin.

Maitake Mushroom

The Maitake Mushroom is rich in Vitamins C, D2, B2, niacin, magnesium, potassium, calcium, dietary fibres and amino acids. It is also considered to have one of the most important constituents, polysaccharide compound, which is considered to have strong immuno-support capabilities. Also try our Reishi Mushroom Extract

Grape Seed

Grape Seed is great for psoriasis and eczema. It contains compounds that stabilize the collagen and elastin in the skin so that their chemical structure is not disrupted. Grape Seed aids in maintaining skin elasticity and is used in may facial creams.

St. John’s Wort

St John's Wort has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action, allowing the soothing and strengthening of the skin. Its application in beauty products and creams is popular, as well as use for lip balm.

Banaba Leaf

Banaba Leaf is suggested to be good at reducing the effects of aging and photoaging, skin atrophy and retenoid dermatoses, for treatment of ichthyosis, ichthyosiform dermatoses, acute dry skin and acne.

Wheat Grass

Wheat Grass contains a great variety of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. When used in creams, it tends to soothe, moisturize and revitalize the appearance of even dry, cracked or raw skin.

White Willow Bark

A popular ingredient in skin care formulations where it is used to treat acne, control sebum, as an astringent and as an exfoliant. White Willow Bark Extract is also believed to be an effective anti-bacterial agent and is used in preparations for tinctures, balms, soap, facial cleansers, creams and lotions.

Horse Chest Nut

Horse Chestnut Extract has found favour in creams as its reputed to cosmetically improve the appearance of varicose veins, relief of swelling or inflammation of joints, tendons, or muscles.

Olive Leaf

Olive Leaf contains nearly 100 phytochemicals and essential nutrients and is used in skin care preparations to clear acne, blemishes and soothe dry, stressed skin. Olive Leaf Extract is also noted for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used in preparations for anti-aging products, soaps, creams, lotions, facial products and tinctures.

Sunflower

Sunflower Extract has antioxidant and anti-free radical properties that has been used for skin and hair care. When used in hair care, Sunflower extract, rich in polyphenols and vitamin F, is clinically proven to protect the hair colour.

Passion Flower

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Passion Flower Extract can be used in the preparation of tinctures and balms to assist with muscular aches and swelling. It can also be used in skin care formulations to soothe and calm dry and mature skin conditions.

Peppermint

Peppermint Extract has a cooling effect on the skin, increases circulation, stimulates nerve endings, relaxes sore muscles, and relieves pain and inflammation. Peppermint extract also possesses natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties which tone the skin and revitalize dull complexions.

Rosehip

Rosehip is rich in Vitamin C and contains natural anti-oxidant properties. It can be used in skin care products to improve the elasticity of the skin and as an ingredient for astringents. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used in tinctures and balms to relieve muscular aches and pain.

Sea Buckthorn

Sea Buckthorn extract is rich in numerous vitamins, pro-vitamins, antioxidants and skin emollients resulting in a unique naturally occurring reservoir of skin friendly nutrients. Sea Buckthorn is a natural bactericide, anti-oxidant and analgesic and can be used in many topical applications.

Burdock Root

Burdock Root has been used in cosmetic products to increase circulation to the skin, helping to detoxify the epidermal tissues. It has also been traditionally used in hair care products and products for the treatment of acne, and other scaly skin disorders.