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Herbal Extract Library

64 advanced botanical extracts — including ancient Ayurvedic skin herbs, maritime extracts, and targeted hair-growth roots — sorted by absorption weight so your blends stay balanced across Top, Heart, and Base layers.

Skin · Hair · Face · Body 30 / 50 / 20 note framework Botanical names included

Note weight key

Top notes
30%

Fast absorbing — surface refiners, clarifiers, and refreshers

Heart notes
50%

Balancing — the active treatment layer of the blend

Base notes
20%

Deep conditioning — anchors moisture and structure

Where extracts go in a formula

The form you buy — not the plant — decides the phase.

  • Liquid / glycerite (2–5%) — water phase. Forces a broad-spectrum preservative, and an emulsifier if the rest of the product is oil and butter.
  • Oil infusion (5–40%) — oil phase. Safe in anhydrous balms and butters, no preservative needed.
  • Powder (0.5–2%) — cool down. Pre-disperse in oil or glycerin so it isn't gritty.
  • CO2 active (0.1–1%) — cool down below 104°F. Never exceed 1%.

Keep to 3–4 extracts (2 on the face). Tannin-rich extracts drop out with proteins and conditioners; fruit acids are neutralised by soap and surfactant bases.

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Herbal extract results

Skin formulations

Top notes · 30%
Fast absorbing — surface refiners, clarifiers, and refreshers

Apple Fruit Extract

Pyrus malus

Delivers rich alpha-hydroxy acids to instantly smooth rough textures.

Banana Fruit Extract

Musa sapientum

Floods the surface skin barrier with potassium for immediate softening.

Cucumber Extract

Cucumis sativus

Provides fast hydration, cools active rashes, and minimizes puffy skin tissue.

Pineapple Extract

Ananas sativus

Contains bromelain to gently dissolve dead surface skin cells.

Strawberry Extract

Fragaria ananassa

Naturally brightens surface dullness using high vitamin C and ellagic acid profiles.

Watermelon Extract

Citrullus lanatus

Instantly rehydrates sun-exposed or heat-stressed surface tissue.

Heart notes · 50%
Balancing — the active treatment layer of the blend

Alfalfa Extract

Medicago sativa

Acts as a natural, non-irritating retinol alternative to balance uneven textures.

Calendula Extract

Calendula officinalis

Balances irritated skin tissue and accelerates local wound healing.

Centella Asiatica Extract (Cica)

Centella asiatica / Gotu Kola

Stimulates collagen production and repairs compromised skin barriers.

Grapeseed Extract

Vitis vinifera

Delivers intense antioxidant defense to balance environment-stressed skin.

Licorice Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Inhibits melanin pathways to balance uneven hyperpigmentation.

Neem Leaf Extract

Azadirachta indica

Balances blemish-prone skin by suppressing acne-causing bacteria.

Plantain Leaf Extract

Plantago major

Neutralizes itching from insect bites, toxic plants, and localized rashes.

Base notes · 20%
Deep conditioning — anchors moisture and structure

Astragalus Root Extract

Astragalus membranaceus

Deeply tonifies matrix layers and preserves elasticity.

Comfrey Root Extract (Allantoin)

Symphytum officinale

Promotes rapid cell proliferation to repair deeply cracked skin.

Honey Extract

Mel

Acts as a heavy, moisture-binding humectant that plumps the deepest skin layers.

Marshmallow Root Extract

Althaea officinalis

Creates a thick, soothing emollient gel shield to anchor compromised skin.

Reishi Mushroom Extract

Ganoderma lucidum

Anchors moisture long-term and blocks systemic inflammatory pathways.

Shavegrass Extract

Equisetum arvense

Rebuilds connective skin tissue by supplying structural trace minerals.

Hair & Scalp formulations

Top notes · 30%
Fast absorbing — surface refiners, clarifiers, and refreshers

Apple Cider Vinegar Extract

Malus domestica

Clarifies the scalp cuticle, cuts product buildup, and restores pH balance.

Lemon Peel Extract

Citrus limon

Cuts through excessive scalp sebum and brings immediate shine.

Peppermint Leaf Extract

Mentha piperita

Delivers an immediate microcirculation spike to trigger hair follicles.

Tangerine Peel Extract

Citrus reticulata

Refreshes sluggish hair follicles while clearing stubborn flakes.

Watercress Extract

Nasturtium officinale

Clarifies the hair roots with zinc and sulfur to balance hyper-sebum scalps.

Heart notes · 50%
Balancing — the active treatment layer of the blend

Bhringraj Extract

Eclipta alba

Renowned Ayurvedic herb that revitalizes hair roots and delays premature greying.

Horsetail Extract

Equisetum arvense

Packed with natural silica to actively reinforce and strengthen weak hair shafts.

Nettle Leaf Extract

Urtica dioica

Regulates sebum glands and blocks hormones responsible for hair thinning.

Rosemary Leaf Extract

Rosmarinus officinalis

Follicle stimulant that balances oily scalps and improves hair density.

Sage Leaf Extract

Salvia officinalis

Astringent herb that darkens hair naturally and purifies blocked follicles.

Willow Bark Extract

Salix alba

Contains natural salicylic acid to dissolve dead skin and prevent dandruff flakes.

Base notes · 20%
Deep conditioning — anchors moisture and structure

Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Extract

Emblica officinalis

Enwraps the hair shaft in protective vitamins to build structural density.

Burdock Root Extract

Arctium lappa

Rich in phytosterols to anchor hair roots deeply into the scalp tissue.

Fenugreek Seed Extract

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Rich in lecithin to deeply condition dry hair shafts and prevent breakage.

Oat Straw Extract

Avena sativa

Soothes chronic scalp itching and leaves a protective lipid film on brittle hair.

Shikakai Extract

Acacia concinna

Acts as a mild, conditioning, nutrient-dense base cleanser for fragile roots.

Yucca Root Extract

Yucca schidigera

Contains natural saponins that construct a dense, moisture-retaining protective barrier.

Face formulations

Top notes · 30%
Fast absorbing — surface refiners, clarifiers, and refreshers

Green Tea Extract

Camellia sinensis

Instantly neutralizes facial sebum and constricts loose pores.

Lime Fruit Extract

Citrus aurantifolia

Brightens surface dullness and tightens oil-heavy T-zones.

Witch Hazel Extract

Hamamelis virginiana

Potent, rapid-acting astringent that snaps down inflammation and reduces facial redness.

Heart notes · 50%
Balancing — the active treatment layer of the blend

Chamomile Flower Extract

Matricaria recutita

Soothes erratic facial reactions, flushing, and environmental allergies.

Hibiscus Flower Extract

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Preserves facial skin elasticity by blocking elastase breakdown enzymes.

Rosehip Extract

Rosa canina

Concentrated in natural vitamins A and C to repair facial tissue sun damage and acne scars.

Schisandra Berry Extract

Schisandra chinensis

Adaptogenic berry that clarifies skin tone and minimizes environmental stress.

Turmeric Root Extract

Curcuma longa

Targets acne bacteria and balances dynamic facial redness.

Base notes · 20%
Deep conditioning — anchors moisture and structure

Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

Aloe barbadensis

Creates a breathable, gelatinous protective film over delicate facial skin.

Bamboo Extract

Bambusa vulgaris

Provides a silken, moisture-locking shield that anchors facial skin structure.

Bladderwrack Kelp Extract

Fucus vesiculosus

Rich in marine minerals to anchor deep hydration in parched skin.

Rice Bran Extract

Oryza sativa

Rich in squalene and ferulic acid to anchor lipid barriers in aging complexions.

Sea Buckthorn Extract

Hippophae rhamnoides

Deeply tissue-knitting extract that repairs eczema and severe facial dryness.

Body formulations

Top notes · 30%
Fast absorbing — surface refiners, clarifiers, and refreshers

Cayenne Pepper Extract

Capsicum annuum

Creates immediate, intense localized blood flow to cold or stiff muscles.

Coffee Bean Extract

Coffea arabica

Rapidly constricts sluggish body tissue and maximizes surface circulation.

Guarana Seed Extract

Paullinia cupana

Rich in caffeine to instantly tighten skin tissue and stimulate fat-burning cell pathways.

Kola Nut Extract

Cola nitida

Delivers a high-energy surface flush to relieve heavy, stagnant limb fluid.

Heart notes · 50%
Balancing — the active treatment layer of the blend

Arnica Montana Extract

Arnica montana

Clears dynamic body bruising, swelling, and deep muscle soreness.

Ginger Root Extract

Zingiber officinale

Drives deep, radiating heat into aching skeletal joints and arthritic regions.

Horse Chestnut Extract

Aesculus hippocastanum

Targets vein walls to reduce varicose swelling and fluid retention in legs.

Meadowsweet Extract

Filipendula ulmaria

Contains natural salicylic compounds that balance achy joint tissue.

St. John's Wort Extract

Hypericum perforatum

Soothes and targets hot, burning nerve discomfort and minor burns.

White Willow Bark Extract

Salix alba

Provides systemic relief to sore lower back muscles and throbbing joints.

Base notes · 20%
Deep conditioning — anchors moisture and structure

Ashwagandha Root Extract

Withania somnifera

Relaxes structural spasms and anchors systemic physical stress points.

Black Cohosh Root Extract

Actaea racemosa

Provides deep, grounding muscle relaxation for heavy pelvic or lumbar tension.

Devil's Claw Root Extract

Harpagophytum procumbens

Disarms chronic structural lower back, hip, and deep joint discomfort.

Ginseng Root Extract

Panax ginseng

Deeply tonifies the nervous system and builds up long-term muscular endurance.

Kava Kava Root Extract

Piper methysticum

Provides profound, localized muscle-melting relaxation to severe chronic tension.