Product description

Essences obtained by CO2 extraction are some of the purest essences with a higher proportion of individual chemical components than those found in essential oils obtained by steam distillation, as they do not contain residual solvents, inorganic salts, heavy metals or bacteria capable of reproduction. Their use is the same as for essential oils, but in a much smaller proportion, as CO2 extract is stronger, of higher quality and has a significantly longer shelf life. In fact, the plant extracts do not undergo thermal degradation in this extraction process, as is the case in the steam distillation process.

Depending on the pressure, CO2 extraction makes it possible to create two types of extracts, the so-called Selects and Totals.

Our CO2 extracts are total extracts from the plant (obtained by high pressure extraction), thus containing all CO2 soluble components, including waxes, resins, dyes. They are therefore very similar to the plant itself, usually thick and pasty just because of the waxes, fats and resins contained, which come from the plant material itself.

Composition:
CO2 extract of calendula contains pentacyclic triterpene alcohols and monoesters of triterpendiol, including 17-28% esters of faradiol esterified mainly with myristic and palmitic acids. Other constituents are sterols, <0.1% carotenes and cuticular waxes.

Calendula CO2 extract has a reddish brown colour and a waxy consistency. It is liquid at 40 °C and has a characteristic hay-like odour. Approximately 20 kg of flowers are required to produce one kg of extract.

Usage:
Faradiol esters have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. It is therefore recommended for the treatment of pain, inflammation, bruises, for wound healing and for dry and sensitive skin. It is the most common ingredient in lotions, sunscreens, after-sun preparations, lipsticks, shampoos. It is used for healing burns, wounds and eczema. It also has a relatively high concentration of phytosterols thus helping to protect the skin from harmful environmental stress.

Dosage:
0,1-0,3%

All raw materials supplied are cosmetic grade, not suitable for internal use.

Certification

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