Watermelon Fruit is a source of phenolic compounds such as triterpenoids, carotenoids, and flavonoids. "Fragaria" refers to the genus name of strawberries, and "x ananassa" indicates that the strawberry is a hybrid species resulting from crossbreeding two different Fragaria species. The common garden strawberry that we commonly enjoy is a cultivated hybrid resulting from various natural and human-induced crosses between different strawberry species.
Fun Facts about Watermelon Watermelon fruit is a relative of cucumbers and pumpkins. Watermelon is 92% water! Watermelons are classified as both a fruit and a vegetable. Watermelon is rich in minerals and vitamins that nourish the skin. These nutrients can help improve the overall health and vitality of the skin. Watermelon belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes other fruits like cucumbers, pumpkins, and squashes. "Citrullus" is the genus name for watermelon, and "lanatus" refers to its species.
Properties high in Vitamin A, B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D encourage a healthier and youthful appearance, are anti-inflammatory (thank you lycopene content), and contain arginine, which helps to protect against free radical damage and hydrating.
INCI: Citrullus lanatus Purity: 99% Physical Form: Red Powder Melting Point: N/A Applications: Topical Usage Rate: Up to 100% Solubility: Water Dispersible Origin: USA Part Used: The Fruit Flowing Agent: Maltodextrin
Shelf Life and Storage Information for 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 always 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 (except our Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of high humidity, heat, and direct light, and keep them 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 the Salicylic Acid Serums as those 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 Requiring Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark
Hydrosols - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier Oils - generally you can refrigerate all carrier oils although some of the 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, setting the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shaking the bottle will hopefully turn into a liquid. ^There are some oils that have 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 always be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare' butters. You can take out 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 from each herb. Root, Trunk, Leaves, and Flowers. Extracts have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator (or a dark DRY place) Other Various Raw Ingredients - i.e. Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
