Product Details
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Periwinkle’s Promise: Standardized as a 10:1 extract, Periwinkle Liquid Extract – 100% Natural (Standardized) concentrates the gentle yet powerful properties of Catharanthus roseus for easy use in skin care formulations.
Alkaloid Antioxidants: With a rich profile of natural alkaloids, this extract delivers antioxidant protection while offering soothing and astringent benefits to balance and cleanse the skin.
Glow with Grace: Especially valued in skin brightening products, Periwinkle helps refine tone, reduce the look of dark spots, and promote skin that appears luminous and refreshed.
Delicate-Area Care: Ideal for eye-area applications, this extract supports firmness and elasticity, lending a supple bounce to one of the most sensitive regions of the face.
Balanced Formulation Base: Carried in corn sugar–derived propanediol, the extract disperses seamlessly into skin care products, enhancing clarity, stability, and texture while offering a biodegradable alternative to petroleum-based glycols.
DESCRIPTION
Admired for its delicate blossoms and calming hue, periwinkle has long been valued in traditional remedies. Native to Madagascar and known botanically as Catharanthus roseus, it has been cherished across cultures since the Middle Ages for its gentle versatility. Periwinkle Liquid Extract – 100% Natural (Standardized) is concentrated as a 10:1 extract, capturing its natural alkaloids in a form that blends effortlessly into formulations. These compounds are noted for their antioxidant, soothing, and astringent qualities, helping to balance and refine the skin.
Well suited to skin brightening and sensitive-area care, this extract helps soften the look of dark spots, ease visible fatigue, and maintain a supple bounce around the eyes. Carried in corn sugar–derived propanediol, it integrates smoothly into creams, serums, toners, and eye treatments, bringing this little flower’s big benefits to skin care.
DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE
- Glow in Bloom: Use Periwinkle Liquid Extract – 100% Natural (Standardized) at 1–3% in creams, serums, or masks to refine tone, reduce the look of dark spots, and promote a brighter complexion.
- Periwinkle Wake-Up: Add at 1–3% in lotions, gels, or toners to help balance skin, ease visible fatigue, and support a smooth, refreshed appearance.
- Delicate Radiance: Incorporate Periwinkle Liquid Extract – 100% Natural (Standardized) at 1–3% in eye creams or treatments to help maintain firmness, elasticity, and a supple bounce in this sensitive area.
- Formulation Notes: Recommended usage level is 1–3% in skin care products. Add during the cool-down phase (below 40°C / 104°F) to help preserve the extract’s beneficial compounds.
INCI:
Vinca minor leaf extract and propanediol
Standardization:
10:1 extract
Solubility:
Soluble in water; compatible with emulsions and surfactant systems.
MORE ABOUT PERIWINKLE LIQUID EXTRACT – 100% NATURAL (STANDARDIZED)
Color/Consistency:
Light brown to dark brown liquid.
Aromatic Description:
Mild natural aroma characteristic of periwinkle.
Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, well ventilated environment. Protect from humidity. Preferred temperature under 25°C / 77°C.
Shelf Life: Approximately three years when stored under proper conditions.
Note: The color of this ingredient may vary slightly from batch to batch due to its natural origin and may shift depending on formulation type.
Cautions: For external cosmetic use only.
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