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Raspberry aqueous extract
Commonly known as:
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name:
Rubus idaeus.
Extraction process:
Extraction of plant material at room temperature in a circulating bio mixture of glycerine and water.
Family:
Rosacea.
Part of the plant extracted:
Fruits.
Location:
Northern Hemisphere, in Eurasia (from Turkey to Siberia, to China and Japan) and in North America.
Flowering:
From May to October.
Provenance, origin:
Kazakhstan, China, Serbia, Poland, Bulgaria.
Phytochemical composition:
Polyphenols (ellagic acid, anthocyanin), vitamins (C, B1, B2, nicotinamide, pantothenic acid, folic acid), organic acids (malic acid, citric acid), potassium, flavonoids (quercetin), tannins (gallic acid, ellagic acid).
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Slightly cloudy liquid; Colour: Red to red-brown; Scent: Fruity, slightly acidic, characteristic.
Physical characteristics:
Density: 1.182 - 1.228; Refractive Index: 1.425 - 1.461; Soluble in water and alcohol; Recommended incorporation rate in a cosmetic formula: 2 to 7%; pH: Acidic.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, astringent, purifying, keratolytic, smoothing, toning, remineralising, fragrant.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly dull, tired, and mature skin; All hair types.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (masks, serums, lip balms, eye contour gels, scrubs, micellar foams, emulsions, lotions, mists); Body Care (scrubs, milks, hand and foot creams, shower gels, solid soaps); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, masks, detangling mists); Makeup (gloss, lipsticks, blushes).
Method of Preservation
Store in the original container, tightly sealed in a dry, cool place, protected from light.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of raspberry plant extract. It can be used by pregnant women and young children. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Find out more
The species name of the raspberry, "Idaeus", originates from its discovery on Mount Ida near Troy in northern Turkey, a setting of Greek mythology. According to legend, the fruit derives its red colour from the blood of Ida, the daughter of the King of Crete and nurse to Zeus. In an attempt to soothe him, she supposedly picked raspberries, which were originally white in colour. In the process, she scratched her breast, and the resulting blood stained the fruits red.
