Product Details
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Milk Your Glow: Standardized to 80% silymarin, Milk Thistle (Silymarin) – Botanical Extract delivers powerful antioxidant care that helps protect skin from external elements and visible signs of aging.
Calm Under Pressure: Naturally rich in skin-soothing compounds, Milk Thistle Powder helps reduce the look of redness, irritation, and sensitivity. It is well suited for formulations targeting stressed, reactive, or delicate skin.
Barrier Boost: By supporting the skin’s natural moisture barrier, Milk Thistle Extract helps improve hydration and resilience. Skin feels softer, smoother, and more supple with continued use.
Balanced Beauty: Milk Thistle Silybum helps regulate the look of excess oil, making it a useful addition to products designed for oily or blemish-prone skin.
Gloss & Grace for Hair: This gentle, nourishing extract can be used in shampoos, conditioners, or scalp treatments to promote scalp comfort, light hydration, and healthy-looking hair.
DESCRIPTION
For skin that could use a little extra armor, Milk Thistle (Silymarin) – Botanical Extract offers beauty with backbone. Derived from the seeds of Silybum marianum and standardized to 80% Silymarin, this extract contains a trio of flavonoids: Silybin, Silydianin, and Silychristin. These compounds deliver antioxidant and calming benefits for even the most delicate complexions, including those prone to redness, rosacea, or eczema.
Long valued in traditional applications, Milk Thistle Extract is now recognized in modern skin and hair care for its ability to help defend against external elements, ease visible irritation, and promote a healthier-looking complexion. By supporting the skin’s natural barrier, it helps maintain hydration and resilience, making it a versatile choice for everything from age-defying serums to calming creams.
DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE
- Defensive Day Creams: Use Milk Thistle (Silymarin) – Botanical Extract at 0.5–2% in facial creams, moisturizers, or protective lotions to help shield skin from environmental exposure while supporting barrier health.
- Soothing Serums and Toners: Add to water-based serums or toners at 0.5–2% for antioxidant-rich, calming care that promotes a fresh, even-looking complexion.
- Scalp Comfort Care: Incorporate into shampoos, conditioners, or scalp treatments at 0.5–2% to help refresh the scalp while supporting hair vitality. Milk Thistle Powder can also be blended into dry hair masks or scrubs for a gentle, antioxidant boost.
- Formulation Notes: Add Milk Thistle (Silymarin) – Botanical Extract to the water phase during the cool-down stage (ideally below 40–50°C / 104–122°F) to help preserve its beneficial compounds. Suggested usage rate is 0.5–2% in finished cosmetic products, though specific supplier recommendations should be followed.
Botanical Name:
Silybum marianum
Standardization:
80% Silymarin
Solubility:
Partially soluble in water
MORE ABOUT MILK THISTLE (SILYMARIN) - BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Color/Consistency:
Fine, free-flowing yellow powder.
Aromatic Description:
Characteristic herbal aroma.
Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
Shelf Life: When stored properly, Milk Thistle (Silymarin) Botanical Extract has a shelf life of approximately 24 months.
Note: As with many natural extracts, subtle variations in color may occur from batch to batch due to the botanical origin of this ingredient.
Cautions: For external cosmetic use only.
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