Traditional Remedies
Herbal ingredients are becoming increasingly incorporated into a variety of natural skin care and hair care formulations, offering both cosmetic and therapeutic benefits. Below is a brief summary of upcoming traditional remedies we have identified as upcoming for this year, and beyond!
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a naturally-occurring chemical compound found in cannabis plants. It is extracted from the leaves, stalks or stems of the hemp plant, and contains no psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Market Context
Cannabidiol is becoming increasingly popular within the Cosmetics industry, and is frequently used as an additive for moisturisers and topical products. Between 2017 and 2020, there was a 2720% increase in European beauty care products including Cannabidiol.
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- SURFACARE™ CBD Isolate 99% - Isolate is the purest form of CBD available. Manufactured in the UK, **SURFACARE™ CBD Isolate 99% **is guaranteed THC free (<0.0015% (15ppm)).
Key benefits of CBD usage in cosmetics
- Skin moisturisation
- Anti-ageing
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- Suitable for sensitive skin, acne-prone skin
Turmeric
Turmeric extract is a 100% natural, active ingredient with traditional healing and antioxidant activity. European cosmetics product launches including turmeric have increased be over between 2016 and 2020, demonstrating its growing popularity, particularly within skin care applications.
Grown for its root, turmeric has an ancient history of uses in cooking, fabric dyeing, cosmetics and traditional medicine in China and India.
Recommended Ingredients:
- TEGO® Turmerone / TEGO® Turmerone Org (Evonik) – skin radiance and evenness of skin tone, significant anti antioxidant activity
- Herbapurifine® (Evonik) - skin anti-inflammatory benefits, Salix Alba Bark Extract; Bakuchiol; Magnolia Grandiflora Leaf Extract
Click here to read more about turmeric within Personal Care.
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is often called the…“Mother of All Healing”. Focusing on balancing the three principal energies of the body – Vata, Pitta and Kapha, the idea of ‘Ritualistic Beauty’ emerged in 2015 as beauty brands looked to Ayurveda and ancient ingredients for inspiration
Cosmetics coupled with spirituality is proving evermore popular, with skincare brands incorporating elements of diet, sleep, exercise, and the overall way of life into their products.
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For more information on traditional remedies, please contact us or send us an email at info@surfachem.com
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