Sea Buckthorn Berry Organic Co2 Extract is a deep orange to reddish nutrient rich Co2 Extract. This ingredient will stain the skin so keep the % on the low end and make sure yo test your final product on your own skin. ;-) All Sea Buckthorn ingredients have been used for hundreds of years. Used to treat skin conditions like eczema burns, dermatitis and has been used in space against radiation burns. Crazy! The strength of its beta-carotene is what give this extract its vibrant reddish orange color. Having the same properties as the seed, the berry extract also offers rejuvenation properties and the ability to fight free radicals. Remember keep the % low and try te blend we make if you are unsure. Fatty Acid Profile Oleic Acid 14-21% Linoleic Acid 34-41% Alpha-Linolenic Acid 24-35% Sterols 1-6% Carotenoids 1-6% Alkanols 1-6% Tocopherols 1-6%
These are concentrated extracts. They have been created by extracting the oil via Supercritical Co2 extraction. This process creates a much stronger oil that is richer and very useful in skin care.
Solubility - Oils or Creams Suggested Usage Rate - .1% up to 5%
Keep in mind this is a thick ingredient. You must be willing/able to work with this ingredient as it is challenging to work with!
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Seabuckthorn Berry Co2 Total, Organic NOTE: the berry can and does stain skin
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
I have not used this yet. However, I can tell it will work great in a double mango body cream I plan to make in the next couple of days. This extract has excellent consistency and color.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you are planning to use our Seabuckthorn Berry Organic Co2 Extract in your body cream. We hope it adds a wonderful touch to your recipe. We appreciate your feedback and support. Happy crafting!
