Brahmi Liquid Extract Cosmetic Grade is a glycerin-based botanical extract derived from Bacopa monnieri, a creeping herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic preparations and valued for its natural antioxidant and conditioning properties. Formulated with vegetable glycerin, water, Brahmi extract, and phenoxyethanol as a preservative, this versatile cosmetic ingredient naturally contains beneficial plant compounds such as bacosides, saponins, flavonoids, and other antioxidant constituents. Brahmi Liquid Extract is widely used in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, scalp treatments, facial serums, moisturizing creams, and botanical skincare formulations. It helps condition the scalp, promotes softer, smoother, healthier-looking hair, and supports skin hydration, conditioning, and protection against environmental oxidative stress. Its botanical properties make it a valuable ingredient in anti-aging, soothing, and antioxidant-focused skincare and haircare products. Unlike Brahmi oil, this glycerin-based extract is water-soluble, making it easy to incorporate into a wide range of water-based cosmetic formulations.
Brahmi Liquid Extract Cosmetic
Botanical Name: Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.
Common Name: Brahmi, Water Hyssop
Product Type: Botanical Liquid Extract
Grade: Cosmetic Grade
Solubility: Water Soluble
INCI Ingredients: Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Bacopa Monnieri Extract, Phenoxyethanol
Benefits and Uses in Cosmetics
1. Hair Care and Scalp Conditioning
Brahmi is traditionally valued in hair-care preparations and can be incorporated into shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, scalp serums, and hair tonics.
- Helps condition the scalp.
- Supports softer, smoother, healthier-looking hair.
- Provides botanical antioxidant properties.
- Suitable for dry-scalp and hair-conditioning formulations.
- Helps enhance the botanical profile of hair-care products.
2. Skin Care and Antioxidant Protection
Brahmi contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds that may help protect against oxidative stress.
- Supports skin-conditioning formulations.
- Helps promote a healthy-looking complexion.
- Suitable for antioxidant facial serums.
- Can be incorporated into moisturizers and botanical creams.
- May support products designed to soothe the appearance of stressed skin.
3. Anti-Aging Skin Care
Brahmi extract can be used in cosmetic products designed to maintain healthy-looking skin.
- Provides botanical antioxidant support.
- Suitable for formulations targeting the appearance of dullness.
- Complements hydrating and skin-conditioning ingredients.
- Can be included in anti-aging serums, lotions, and creams.
These are cosmetic formulation applications; clinical evidence for specific anti-aging or hair-growth effects from glycerin-based Brahmi extract is limited.
Recommended Usage Rates
These are general starting points for formulation trials, not supplier-confirmed limits.
Cosmetic Application Suggested Usage Rate
Facial serums 1–5%
Facial creams and lotions 1–5%
Facial toners and mists 1–3%
Shampoos 1–5%
Hair conditioners 1–5%
Scalp serums and hair tonics 2–5%
Hair masks 2–5%
Anti-aging skincare 1–5%
Formulation Information
Property Description
Solubility: Water soluble
Appearance: Amber to brown liquid
Suggested Addition: Cool-down phase, preferably below 40°C
Suggested Formulation: pH 4.5–6.5,
Applications: Skin care, hair care and scalp care
Intended Use: External cosmetic use only
Note: The finished product must undergo compatibility, stability, and preservation testing. The final ingredient declaration should reflect the actual composition and ingredient concentrations.
