Bladderwrack is a form of seaweed (Kelp) that is prized for its rich Iodine content. It has a long history of use in herbal medicine to help regulate metabolism and as such is often used in slimming products including body wraps, face creams and serums.
Iodine is often used on the skin to help boost healing and also for its anti-microbial properties. These features make Bladderwrack suitable for products targeting problem skin.
In addition the extract has a moisturising affect on the skin thanks to its ability to bind water.
Herbal Strength: This is based on a 4:1 extract (4 times stronger than the fresh plant material) extracted into a glycerin base at approx. 1% concentration.
Solubility: Water soluble extract.
Use Level: 1-5% as supplied.
Formulating Tip: We generally advise adding your extracts at the end of manufacturing once the mixture has cooled down to preserve the vitamin content of the plant. Temperatures of 50C or less are suitable. This can't be added into an oil based serum.
Water soluble. Add to water based products after cooling. Not soluble in oil but can be used in an emulsion.
Please note: Glycerine based extracts are sold in grams/kilograms and not millilitres/Litres. Glycerine extracts have a specific gravity greater than 1.00, this means that they are more dense or heavier than water and 1g/1Kg will not equal 1ml/1Lt.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
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