Centella liquid extract is a botanical active valued in cosmetic formulations for its soothing, repairing, and strengthening properties. Rich in triterpenoids (asiaticoside, madecassoside), it supports skin barrier health and scalp comfort, making it ideal for both skin and hair care products.

Benefits for Skin Care

• Soothes irritated, sensitive, and inflamed skin
• Supports skin barrier repair and resilience
• Helps improve skin hydration and elasticity
• Promotes a healthier, smoother skin appearance
• Suitable for acne-prone, dry, and sensitive skin types

Common Skin Applications

• Face and body creams & lotions
• Serums and ampoules
• Toners, essences, and facial mists
• After-sun and soothing treatments

Benefits for Hair & Scalp Care

• Calms irritated, itchy, or sensitive scalp
• Supports a healthy scalp environment for hair growth
• Helps strengthen hair roots and reduce breakage
• Improves scalp hydration and comfort

Common Hair Applications

• Shampoos and conditioning shampoos
• Scalp serums and hair tonics
• Hair masks and treatments
• Leave-in conditioners

• Water-soluble; add to the water phase
• Suitable for both rinse-off and leave-on products
• Compatible with most cosmetic actives and botanical extracts
• Use an appropriate preservative system

Typical Usage Rate

• 1% – 5% (depending on extract strength and formulation type)

Centella liquid extract is a versatile, gentle botanical ideal for formulations focused on soothing, repair, hydration, and overall skin and scalp health.

Appearance: Dark brown liquid

Skin Benefits
* Reduces Inflammation and Irritation: Chamomile is widely known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. It can help calm redness, irritation, and discomfort caused by various skin conditions such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, sunburn, and even diaper rash. Its ability to inhibit histamine release and fight free radicals contributes to this effect.
* Soothes Sensitive Skin: Due to its gentle nature, chamomile extract is particularly well-suited for sensitive skin types. It helps neutralize skin irritants and can reduce skin sensitivity.
* Aids in Wound Healing: Historically, chamomile has been used for wound care. Its mild antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties can help protect wounds from infection and promote faster healing.
* Combats Acne and Blemishes: By reducing inflammation and possessing antibacterial qualities, chamomile can help treat active acne breakouts and prevent future ones. It can also help minimize the appearance of post-acne marks and blemishes.
* Moisturizes and Hydrates: Chamomile extract is effective in moisturizing the skin, helping to regenerate, repair, and strengthen the skin barrier. This can lead to a more hydrated and refreshed complexion.
* Anti-aging Properties: The flavonoids and phytochemicals in chamomile act as powerful antioxidants, fighting against free radicals that can damage skin cells and contribute to premature aging. This can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.
* Brightens Skin Tone: Regular application can help ease out blemishes and promote a more even and brighter skin tone. It can also help reduce the appearance of dark circles around the eyes.
* Balances Sebum Production: Chamomile can help regulate the skin’s natural oil production, making it beneficial for both oily and dry skin types, leading to a more balanced complexion.

Benefits for Hair:
* Soothes Scalp Irritation and Dandruff: Its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and soothing properties make chamomile effective in addressing an itchy scalp and dandruff. It helps to clear away oil and dead skin cells, easing flakiness and irritation.
* Promotes Hair Growth: Chamomile can improve blood flow to hair follicles and the scalp, providing essential nutrients for hair growth. Its antiseptic qualities can also help clear pores on the scalp, encouraging thicker hair.
* Strengthens and Nourishes Hair: Chamomile nourishes hair strands, improving their overall structure, and can help prevent split ends and breakage. It makes hair softer, shinier, and stronger.
* Adds Shine and Vibrancy: For dull, damaged, or lifeless hair, chamomile can restore vibrancy and add a natural shine.
* Natural Hair Lightener: Chamomile contains compounds like apigenin and azulene that can subtly enhance lighter tones in hair, giving a natural highlighting effect, especially on blonde or light brown hair.
How to Use Chamomile Extract:
Chamomile extract is commonly found in various cosmetic and personal care products, including:
* Creams and lotions
* Serums
* Toners
* Face masks
* Shampoos and conditioners
* Hair masks
* After-sun products

INCI: Water & Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Suggested usage rate: 0.5-10%
Water Soluble

Some Benefits includes;

• prevents it from drying out.
• Form a layer on the skin to prevent moisture loss and give a luminous feel to the skin
• Reduces hair breakage and damage.
• Act as  a natural protective layer and improve tensile strength
• Acts also as a protects and hydrates skin and hair
• Coats damaged hair with protein preventing  split end
• Strengthens and smooths hair
• Reduces frizz and static electricity caused by dryness
• Boosts volume and body, allows hair to hold styles much better
• Make hair shinier and improve the overall texture

INCI: Hydrolyzed wheat protein
Suggested usage rate: 1-5%
Water soluble, add to cool down phase

This extract is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that can heal acne, decrease eczema, soothe dermatitis, improve skin’s natural glow and even speed the healing of burns.

It not only reduces inflammation, but also cleanses and moisturizes the skin while soothing irritation. These are invaluable qualities when dealing with damaged skin.

When added to other skincare products, chamomile extracts can even increase the efficacy of creams and lotions. While it’s beneficial for nearly any skin type, chamomile is especially powerful for dry or acne-prone skin.

The 2 primary components of chamomile extract are apigenin and alpha-bisabolol. Alpha-bisabolol is what gives chamomile its potent anti-inflammatory properties. It also aids in cell turnover, which speeds the healing process.

Contains 20% extract for skin lightening and brightening. Extracted from mulberry leaves.
Mulberry leaf extract

INCI: morus alba

usage rate: 0.1-5%
Appearance: clear to  hazy liquid
Add to cool down phase