Strawberry extract
Strawberries not only taste delicious, they are also very healthy. They contain many good ingredients and even more vitamin C than citrus fruits. We snack on them on their own, process them into ice cream, preserves and cakes, and use them in summery drinks. However, what few strawberry lovers know is that the delicious fruit is the absolute beauty queen among all berries! This is not just because of their radiant appearance, although strawberries look very tempting and seductive. The nickname refers much more to the many positive properties that make strawberry extract an extremely interesting cosmetic active ingredient. After all, if it’s good for our body, it can’t be bad for our hair and skin, can it?
This article takes a closer look at the often-overlooked strawberry extract.
What makes strawberry extract so special?
High-quality strawberry extract is obtained from juicy, ripe fruits, the seeds or the leaves. The extraction is usually carried out at low temperatures and high pressure using carbon dioxide. Incidentally, from a biological point of view, strawberries are not berries at all. They belong to the so-called aggregate fruits, because the actual fruits are the tiny yellow granules that we see on the surface of the strawberries.
But strawberries don’t just conjure up a carefree summer feeling, they are also a real vitamin and mineral cocktail. Strawberry extract is packed with silicic acid, ascorbic acid, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, calcium and phosphorus. These power berries are particularly suitable for hair and skin care! Strawberry extract has antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, among other things: these properties are perfect for cosmetic use! The vitamins it contains, as well as silicic, folic and ascorbic acid, help to improve hair health by increasing collagen levels and maintaining them at a high level. They also promote the absorption of iron, which in turn can prevent hair loss. The antioxidants support cell renewal and can protect the skin from harmful influences and the premature formation of wrinkles. Strawberry extract is therefore a true beauty elixir for both hair and skin.
A care mask with strawberry extract nourishes dry, damaged and scaly skin and helps it to regenerate. Its ingredients also help to maintain the skin’s moisture. The high vitamin C content can reduce unwanted discolouration of the skin. Strawberry extract, with its natural aroma and wonderfully fruity fragrance, is also popular for perfuming cosmetic and body care products. It is insoluble in oil and soluble in water and alcohol.
Strawberry extract as a modern upcycling raw material
Sometimes it takes a lot of persuasion to get children to brush their teeth regularly. But with a fruity children’s toothpaste with strawberry flavour, the chore becomes fun! The pleasant taste is usually very well received by children, so that they will voluntarily reach for their toothbrush after meals. The small yellow seeds of the strawberry, on the other hand, are a prime example of a valuable upcycled raw material. They can be used as natural peeling granules and, as a by-product, do not have to be disposed of. This is how strawberry extract can also be sustainable!
The numerous health benefits
Strawberry extract can reduce inflammation in the body and lower the risk of chronic cardiovascular disease. It helps to strengthen the immune system and has a regulating influence on blood sugar levels. This can, for example, counteract the development of diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Due to all these health benefits, strawberry extract has been available in capsule and powder form, as well as in liquid form, for some time. However, when taken orally, it should be noted that some people have an allergic reaction to strawberries. Those who know about their allergy should refrain from consuming the extract or, if in doubt, consult a doctor.
Strawberry extract: key facts
Fragaria Chiloensis fruit extract
INCI: Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
CAS number: 95193-64-9
EC number: 305-877-6
Special features: Contains antioxidants such as anthocyanins and ellagitannins, which effectively protect fibroblasts from UV damage.
Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil or Strawberry Oil
INCI: Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Seed Oil
CAS number: 1175540-74-5
Extraction: from the seeds of the bright red garden strawberry Fragaria ananassa
Special features: ideal for use on dry and damaged skin as well as for anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory formulations, contains valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Effects: moisturising, regenerating, restructuring, softening
Wild Strawberry or Wood Strawberry Extract
INCI: Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
CAS number: 84929-78-2
EC number: 284-556-1
Special features: rich source of biologically active phenolic compounds such as tannins, anthocyanins, flavonoids and phenolic acids, contains saccharides that moisturise the skin, as well as ellagic acid, which helps to soothe the skin, has an astringent effect.
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
INCI: Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract
CAS number: 84929-78-2
EC number: 284-556-1
Description: an extract from the leaves of the wild strawberry
Special features: The antibiotic fragarin, which is potentially a new type of antimicrobial compound, was isolated from the leaves. The extract has a high antioxidant activity. It has an astringent and toning effect.
Natural strawberry extract for high-quality cosmetic formulations
Science has known for some time that strawberries are not just a delicious summer fruit, but that they are also perfect for modern cosmetic products thanks to their numerous ingredients. They are effective in a variety of ways and are very well tolerated. We also like to use the valuable strawberry extract for sophisticated formulations. Please contact Cosmacon if you are interested and let us advise you!
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