Grapefruit seed extract, 100%, 10 g

Grapefruit seed extract is used in cosmetic production as an antibacterial supplement designed to protect products from microbial spoilage. It is used mainly in natural and homemade cosmetics.

Used in water-based products, where it contributes to the stability of the finished product during storage and use.

Pure natural grapefruit seed extract does not have a sufficiently strong preservative effect on its own, which is needed for safe cosmetics with water. It should be understood as a supporting ingredient.

How to work with it

The extract is soluble in both water and alcohol. It is added to the water phase or to the finished product, ideally at lower temperatures to maintain its functionality.

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What goes well with

Goes well with:

• Cosgard, Leucidalm (for spectrum expansion)

What to look out for when processing

Grapeseed extract is not a full-fledged preservative and its use as the only protection for the product is risky. The product may spoil. It may cause irritation in sensitive skin, so it is advisable to perform a tolerance test.

Grapeseed extract is a raw material that has its place in natural cosmetics, but it needs to be approached realistically – as a preservative supplement, not as a miracle solution. If you want to make safe homemade cosmetics, it should never stand alone in protecting the product.

Use

• Grapeseed extract is added in the cold phase. It is not heated. The dosage varies depending on the specific product, but is usually around 0.1–1%.

Ingredients

• 100% extract