How to add powdered fruit, vegetable and herbal extracts to cosmetic formulas

Do you have powdered fruits, superfruits, vegetables or herbal extracts that you would like to add to your cosmetic formulas, but not sure how? In this video, Belinda Carli talks you through the important formulation aspects of adding powdered fruits, superfruits, vegetables and herbal extracts as concentrates or extracts to cosmetic formulas. Find out how - watch now!
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[@yi1hn]

I’ve come across some anhydrous formulations that contain fruit powders, such as beetroot powder in a body butter, but it’s always noted that a preservative isn’t needed because the formulation contains no water. I just want to clarify if that’s incorrect and a preservative is indeed needed? also thank you for all the information you provide, safely formulating recipes should be highlighted more from other creators

[@Teeconsultingg]

It depends on the ingredients in the body butter , usually a butter doesn’t need a preservative because there is no water that can cause germs. Powders go well in butter.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

If the powder will dissolve in oil it would be fine to use - and then a preservative would not be needed in an anhydrous formula, as you don’t need preservative when no water is present.

[@cuttinup97]

​@@Teeconsultingg can powders go in the water phase of a hair gel?

[@Teeconsultingg]

@@cuttinup97 I suggest you use the extract instead . Not powders

[@cuttinup97]

@@Teeconsultingg ok. Do the extracts go in the water phase?

[@Hellofreak]

I would like to add that the pH of your formula can also affect the colour of the natural additive. These natural powders will change colour whether the system is acidic or basic. Also none of these are approved to be labeled as "colorant", and should be represented on QQ's as 'emollient'.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching but in order to provide you with specific advice we do need to review your exact situation and allocate time to do so, please purchase consulting time here: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/cosmeticformulation,brandadvice-797/ And we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps. Happy formulating!

[@annapurnaleo]

Thank you...

[@beautybread6855]

Appreciate it!! Good info!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanwangcfa3685]

Hi, Belinda. What is your advice to prevent color change (oxidation) among herbal extracts, such as teas, other than simply reducing the quantity used? Is airless packaging really the only way to go? Thank you.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

It would depend on what else is present, and how much of the ‘tea’ is used. I would recommend using a glycerin based herbal extract instead, and you wouldn’t have a lot of these issues (where it is suitable to the extract and formula, of course). You can learn a lot more about how to improve the shelf life of your formulations with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science, which also includes a quality and stability unit - to conduct your own stability testing, interpret results and then identify and fix these sorts of issues: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/

[@christinenatjouramarcel3386]

Interesting. Thank you☺️

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

You’re welcome 😊

[@charleneandrade3024]

I like to add fruit powder or herbals as water infusion and then make the emulsion. But I really don't know well which proprieties is till working or make any difference in my formulation. May you could talk about it?! Thks from Brazil.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching but in order to provide you with specific advice we do need to review your exact situation and allocate time to do so, please purchase consulting time here: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/cosmeticformulation,brandadvice-797/ And we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps. Happy formulating!

[@clementeen]

Do you need a preservative for these if it’s in an all oil based balm?

[@nounamassa5586]

Thanks for the video please i have a question how to buffer the formula if the powder causes a big changes in pH?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

For more information on how to test pH, please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oajZfXSBaLCUq68 and to make buffer solutions please watch the end of this video: Beginners cosmetic science lecture 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWGsaI2pfNaIns0 You may also find this video useful: Should cosmetics be diluted to test pH: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpbLmmBtpdd0iq8 :)

[@simplyb.8959]

Citric acid

[@Spiceycocoa]

Can you strain powder herbal and fruit extracts like it's a tea and add it to a formula like shampoo and conditioner? Will it have the same or similar effect as a liquid extract you purchase from cosmetic supplier? I ask because I notice those extracts have a high percentage of solvents, but very little of the actual extract which is why I wanted to make my own. Of course, I will be using a proper preservative system.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

There are some significant differences, please watch this KZbin live presentation I did, as you won’t get the same results as the high end extracts, and this presentation explains why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYnNcpR8g5uBfZI You can also learn how to make high efficacy selections for your formulas with our Certificate in Advanced Hair Formulations: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedHairFormulations-2134/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@sarahjean100]

thank you so much for this great information! I would like to add some powdered botanical extracts to a powdered clay mask. my MSDS sheets say maximum 2%. If it is going to be an anhydrous product, where the customer adds water on their own to make the mask....then I can just add the powder as is and not worry about ph level or preservatives? Thank you!!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Potentially, yes, but that 2% may not be suitable when adding in a concentrated form like this. Always run some trials to make sure it will work appropriately for the final product. You won’t need to worry about preservatives but you may need to check the pH of your finished product, when mixed with water as it is to be applied, to make sure it is skin compatible. Please watch our FREE Masterclass, lesson 2 in particular, where I cover this concept for a dry powder product: personalcarescience.com.au/Workshops/CosmeticFormulationFundamentalsMasterclass-7441/

[@Teeconsultingg]

You didn’t tell us how to add them though?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thanks for watching! Please contact us for the full formula, method and supplier details - FREE! [e-mail] Happy formulating!

[@natmckeever1602]

Hi, what is the common percentage of use for fruit powders in oil in water for water based formulaiins?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

It depends on what it is, and how concentrated it is, and what action you want it to perform. Learn how to formulate with active ingredients, including how to stabilise them in your formulas and check quality/stability with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@akoni6755]

It does! She said test if it well dissolved! Just used you formulating minds!. 😂

[@kupandaskincare4184]

Can you safely include Mushroom Powder into skincare formulations? For example, dissolving Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Powder into Rose Water that's been heated as the base for the water phase of a serum or an emulsion? I have dissolved fruit powders into hot water at 4 - 6% but can I do this with Mushroom Powder? I hope you all can provide feedback!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

I can’t comment as I haven’t used this exact grade. Is it food grade safe? If not, check that first. Watch this video on adding powdered extracts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWeXeoV6gsacjcU Learn how to check compatibility and suitability of ingredients in different formulation types, along with quality and stability checks, with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@cuttinup97]

​@The Institute of Personal Care Science nothing happens when the link is clicked for the powders.

[@dapurnyaarsyila9682]

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[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@sushrutupmanyu6221]

How to make cream by adding horse chestnut extract

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Learn how to formulate with active ingredients, including how to stabilise them in your formulas and check quality/stability with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@anamaya6148]

Thanks a lot. Can we add fruit juices to our formulation with broad spectrum preservatives?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Potentially yes, but please check the final pH and compatibilities of your preservative with your specific formulation needs.

[@mzeeshanaslam8225]

Give me name of organic preservative use in face cream

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@anamaya6148]

You could use Leucidal SF complete or preservative ECO

[@allinone-rt6ke]

If I want to formulate face mask made of gob powder what can I add to complete my formulation

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@20holyroodhouse38]

hello i would like to add hybiscus powder and mix it with shea butter?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Please check first if it is oil soluble, otherwise you’ll need to dissolve it in water then add it like an extract to oil, watch this video for that step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWaYi2ibfs5gbqM

[@janececelia7448]

All material I've read say that if the herbs, flowers, and fruit are dried there's no water content therefore no need for preservatives. All my formulas are either plant butters or oil based and I only used essential oils or absolutes. No water in any of those. Now I want to diversify and use powdered dried flowers like hibiscus and blue pea using 190 proof alcohol to extract most of the benefits, which I'll macerate in a carrier oil for 4 weeks in a paper bag on my windowsill. Using the alcohol will give me about 5% water content, which I hope will be lost via evaporation. Some articles claim the alcohol helps preserve the formula. Would Vitamin E or rosemary essential oil be a solution? Now I have to worry about the Ph of my formulas. Fruit extracts would be acidic so I'm going to avoid them. Mind you a high Ph can be just as damaging to the skin. Could you please recommend any books that would help me in my new venture quest? Thanks for your insights.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@finepieceofclass20]

When writing out a formula using powdered ingredients such as zinc oxide, how do we know what percentage to write if the ingredient dissolves when added to the oil/water phase? For example if i've weighed 10g of zinc oxide powder and dissolve it into 90g of oil base. Would this still mean that 10% of the formula is zinc oxide and 90% is the oil base?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Learn how to formulate with active ingredients, including how to stabilise them in your formulas and check quality/stability with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@reflux043]

How do you get the MSDS files for these if your cosmetic suppliers don't sell the ingredients you want to use?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

You would need to find a supplier of the materials and they must provide you with the MSDS. Please also refer to our supplier list for those that may be near you: createcosmeticformulas.com/IngredientSuppliers/Suppliers-897/

[@sumeriandays86]

Hi Belinda! Do extracts & powdered material lose their beneficial properties when exposed to boiling (in water or oil)?

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[@rajeshrocky2674]

Can you please tell how to increase the shelf life sandalwood paste If I had distilled water with sandalwood powder after 10day it get contaminated

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

It would depend on many other factors also in the formula. We’d need to review your specific scenario to advise properly, please purchase consulting time here: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/Advice-2046/

[@deucenanton103]

Hello, would it be the same if I wanted to use fresh fruit juice. If not how is it different and can you do a video on it

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

To help you with this specifically, we would need to get full details of your formula and specifications of specific materials. This would take time to review and advise on properly, please purchase consulting time here: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/Advice-2046/ so we can advise you properly on your specific situation.

[@simplyb.8959]

You should never use fresh juices or foods for products.

[@MegaJellyNelly]

@@simplyb.8959 Aloe Vera is okay, but everything else you should not use

[@alisafraser6937]

Can I make a dry mask with strawberry powder ?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Please email us for full formulation, method and supplier details: [e-mail] we provide this free. Happy formulating!

[@keykul]

Tried making some soap today with infused oil (used a powder to infuse the oil) 😑😑 let's just say it didn't work

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thanks for watching! :)