A unique and extensive guide to the use of CO2 Extracts and how they can elevate your products. This brand new guide also contains detailed information on combining different CO2 extracts with other raw materials for a range of skin and hair types and conditions.

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An in-depth guide to using Botanical CO2 extracts in your skin, hair and body care products, written from 30 years of personal experience. The book is packed with information on how they work (including all the technical information you need); their benefits; their effects; the correct quantities and how they can be used to enhance your products. Suitable for both beginners and professionals.

35 recipes including no fewer than 11 serum recipes!

The book also shows how different CO2 extracts can be combined to produce synergistic effects and in addition how to combine with different raw materials for different skin types, and skin and hair problems and conditions.

10 easy to use tables filled with detailed information and guidance.

An extensive examination of twelve of the best CO2 extracts:

Amaranth Seed Oil; Blackcurrant Seed (Arctic); Calendula; Carrot; Cranberry Seed (Arctic); Chamomile; Evening Primrose Seed; Oat (Arctic); Organic Rice Bran Oil; Rosehip Seed Oil; Rosemary Antioxidant; and Sea Buckthorn Pulp.

BOOK CONTENTS

Introduction

Botanical CO2 Extracts
What are CO2 Extracts?
Benefits of CO2 Extraction
Botanical CO2 Extracts Dosage Guidelines
Adding CO2 Extracts to Existing Products
My Choice of these Twelve Botanical CO2 Extracts
Botanical CO2 Extracts used within Cosmeceuticals
Botanical CO2 Production Process

Combining Botanical CO2 Extracts
Combining Botanical CO2 Extracts with Other Cosmetic Raw Materials
Anti-wrinkle & Skin Rejuvenating Combinations
Carotenoids for Antioxidant and Anti-wrinkle Purposes
Dry/Sensitive Skin Raw Material Combinations
Soothing, Calming, Sensitive, Itchy Skin and Scalp Combinations
Tired, Dull, Lifeless, Dry, Sensitive and Mature Skin
Hair Care Combinations
Hand Care combinations
Baby Care Combinations
Eczema Treatment Combinations
Psoriasis Treatment Combinations
Acne Treatment Combinations

Vitamin E Oil

Organic vs Non-Organic

Restrictions and Storage

Amaranth Seed Oil CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid & Phytosterol Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Blackcurrant Seed (Arctic) CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Calendula CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Carrot CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Cranberry Seed (Arctic) CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Chamomile CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Compresses
Recipes

Evening Primrose Seed CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid & Sterol Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Oat (Arctic) CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Organic Rice Bran Oil CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Rosehip Seed Oil CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Rosemary Antioxidant (CO2 Extract)
What is it?
Benefits
Use in Products

Sea Buckthorn Pulp CO2 Extract
What is it?
Fatty Acid Content
Benefits
Use in Products
Synergistic Products
Recipes

Appendix
Method/Recipe Information
Metric-US Conversion Tables

Bibliography & References
Bibliography & References
Useful contacts and links

List of Tables
Table 1: Oil Freezing Points
Table 2: Botanical CO2 Extract Combinations for Skin Application
Table 3: Botanical CO2 Extracts in Body Care Products
Table 4: Botanical CO2 Extracts in Hair Care Products
Table 5: Overview of Botanical CO2 Extracts in Chapter Recipes
Table 6: Anti-wrinkle Face Serums with Botanical CO2 Extracts
Table 7: Metric-US Conversion: Volume (dry)
Table 8: Metric-US Conversion: Temperature
Table 9: Metric-US Conversion: Volume (liquid)
Table 10: Metric-US Conversion: Weight/Mass

Important information about this product:

Discontinued ingredients

This publication contains recipes which may use ingredients that are discontinued due to our continuously evolving product range, our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Please always check our website for the latest updates and do not assume that it's a simple swap depending on the ingredients.

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