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Aqueous extract of blackberry
Commonly known as:
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name:
Rubus fruticosus.
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:
Originating from the temperate regions of Europe, and also popular on the American continent and in Australia.
Flowering:
From May to June.
Provenance, origin:
Uzbekistan, France, Serbia, Ukraine.
Phytochemical composition:
Tannins, flavonoids, gallic acid, anthocyanidin, pectin, fruit acids, vitamin C.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Slightly cloudy liquid; Colour: Reddish-brown; Scent: Fruity and sweet.
Physical characteristics:
Density = 1.196 - 1.235; Soluble in water and alcohol; pH: Acidic; Recommended incorporation rate in a cosmetic formula: 2 to 7%; Refractive index: 1.439 - 1.459.
Benefits:
Astringent, antioxidant, toning, fragrant, purifying, remineralising, anti-inflammatory, soothing, antibacterial.
Concerns:
All types of skin and hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (masks, creams, serums, lip balms, eye contour gels, scrubs, cleansing foams, gels, lotions, makeup removing balms, mists); Body Care (scrubs, body milks, hand and foot creams, shower gels, solid soaps, bath oils, shower creams); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, after-shampoos).
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 blackberry plant extract. Pregnant women and young children can use it. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Find out more
The mulberry tree is native to the temperate regions of Europe. Today, it can be found all over the world, especially in America and Australia. It grows along roadsides, on wastelands and in forests. The leaves are harvested in the summer, while the berries are gathered in the summer and autumn.
