Bladderwrack is a type of seaweed and it is famed for its high iodine content. It is a good source of trace minerals for the skin including magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium. It also contains complex long-chain sugars that can act as a pre-biotic and skin conditioner making this perfect for dehydrated skins.
Solubility: This extract has a high degree of water solubility as supplied but it will produce a cloudy-ish brown solution indicative of the fact that the extract won’t fully solubilise. We recommend, in most situations, to prepare your herb into demineralised water and then filter out any residue before adding it to your product.
Use Amount: This herb is 4 times more potent than fresh lavender so to create a single strength liquid extract you would add 25g of herb to 75g of water and then filter it. You could use that water as-is in your formula (so as your water phase) or you could take that single strength liquid and add it into your formula at any percentage. Bladderwrack is a safe extract and can be used in any proportion depending on your product aspirations.
Typical Dose: 1-10% of a 1:1 liquid extract.
Heat Stability: Very high. You could use this as your water phase in an emulsion and heat it.
Cosmetic Function: Bladderwrack is a pre-biotic, skin conditioner and moisturising active suitable for sensitive skin.
Please Note: These products are for cosmetic use only and not to be consumed.
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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