Formulation Guidelines
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Botanical Name: Citrus limon
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Usage Rate: 1% – 5% in leave-on formulations (serums, toners, creams); up to 10% in wash-off products (powder masks, cleansers).
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Solubility: Water-soluble.
Appearance: Fine, pale yellow powder with a mild, tart citrus scent.
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Premium Lemon Extract Powder (Citrus limon)
Overview
A powerhouse botanical active, this premium Lemon Extract Powder is carefully processed to retain its naturally high concentration of Vitamin C, citric acid (AHAs), and antioxidants. Known for its clarifying and illuminating properties, this water-soluble extract is an essential raw material for formulators aiming to create products that target dullness, uneven skin tone, and excess sebum.
Key Cosmetic Benefits
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Skin Illumination & Brightening: Packed with natural Vitamin C, it helps to visibly brighten dull complexions and promote a more even, radiant skin tone.
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Natural Astringent & Clarifying: The inherent citric acid acts as a mild astringent, helping to deeply cleanse, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, and balance sebum production in oily or acne-prone skin.
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Gentle Exfoliation: Delivers natural alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) that gently slough away dead skin cells, encouraging cellular turnover for a smoother skin texture.
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Potent Antioxidant Defense: Rich in flavonoids that help neutralize environmental free radicals, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and premature aging.
Ideal Applications
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Clarifying dry powder face masks and botanical scrubs
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Brightening water-based serums and facial toners
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Refreshing gel cleansers and body washes
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Bath bombs, bath salts, and bar soaps
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Incorporation: Dissolve easily into the water phase of your formulation. For heated emulsions, add during the cool-down phase (below 40°C / 104°F) to prevent the degradation of heat-sensitive Vitamin C and active enzymes. Can also be blended directly into dry powder bases.
Storage: Botanical extract powders are highly hygroscopic (they absorb moisture from the air). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and ensure the container is tightly sealed after every use to prevent clumping.
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CAUTION:Our products are for cosmetic and personal care formulations only.
External Use Only. We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.
