Amla Liquid Extract Cosmetic Grade is a versatile, water-soluble botanical extract derived from the fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree (Phyllanthus emblica), traditionally valued for its naturally occurring polyphenols, tannins, and antioxidant compounds. This extract is prepared using a glycerin-based extraction system containing vegetable glycerin, purified water, and phenoxyethanol as a preservative, without the use of alcohol. Vegetable glycerin serves as both an extraction solvent and a humectant, helping attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair. Rich in naturally occurring botanical antioxidants, Amla Liquid Extract is an excellent ingredient for cosmetic formulations designed to support skin hydration, radiance, conditioning, and protection against environmental oxidative stress. It is particularly beneficial in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, scalp treatments, facial serums, moisturizers, toners, and botanical skincare products, helping promote softer, smoother, healthier-looking hair, a well-conditioned scalp, and a refreshed, radiant complexion. Its water-soluble, glycerin-based composition makes it easy to incorporate into a wide variety of alcohol-free skincare and haircare formulations, making it an ideal choice for moisturizing, antioxidant, anti-aging, and botanical conditioning applications.
Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblica L. (syn. Emblica officinalis)
Common Names: Amla, Indian Gooseberry
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Extraction Base: Vegetable Glycerin and Water
INCI Name: Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract (with Glycerin and Aqua, as applicable)
Product Type: Water-soluble botanical extract
Recommended Application: Cosmetic skin care and hair care formulations
Benefits and Uses in Skin Care
- Antioxidant Protection: Contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds that help protect the skin against environmental oxidative stress.
- Skin Brightening: Helps promote the appearance of a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
- Anti-Aging Skin Care: Supports formulations designed to reduce the appearance of dullness and improve skin radiance.
- Hydration: The glycerin base helps attract moisture, leaving skin feeling softer and more hydrated.
- Skin Conditioning: Helps improve the overall appearance and feel of the skin.
- Soothing Formulations: Suitable for products designed to comfort dry or stressed-looking skin, subject to formulation testing.
Benefits and Uses in Hair Care
- Scalp Conditioning: Helps maintain a healthy-looking, well-conditioned scalp.
- Hair Strengthening Appearance: Suitable for formulations designed to improve the appearance and manageability of fragile hair.
- Hair Shine: Helps hair look smoother, shinier, and healthier.
- Moisturizing: The glycerin base helps retain moisture in hair-care formulations.
- Hair Growth Support: Traditionally used in hair treatments, although direct hair-growth effects have not been established for every cosmetic amla extract.
- Hair and Scalp Treatments: Useful in shampoos, conditioners, scalp serums, hair masks, and leave-in treatments.
Recommended Usage Rates
The following are general starting ranges for cosmetic formulation development, not supplier-verified limits.
Cosmetic Application Suggested Usage Rate
Facial Serums 1–5%
Face Creams and Lotions 1–5%
Facial Toners 1–5%
Shampoos 1–5%
Hair Conditioners 1–5%
Scalp Serums 2–5%
Hair Masks 2–5%
Formulation Guidelines
Solubility: Generally soluble or dispersible in water-based formulations, depending on the extract's composition.
Recommended pH: A formulation pH of approximately 4.5–6.5 may be a useful starting range; confirm compatibility with the supplier's specification.
Addition Temperature: Preferably add during the cool-down phase, below 40°C, to help protect heat-sensitive botanical constituents.
Compatibility: Generally suitable for water-based serums, hydrosols, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and cosmetic gels.
Preservation: A glycerin-based extract is not automatically self-preserving. Finished products require an appropriate preservation system and microbiological testing.
Popular Cosmetic Applications
Amla Liquid Extract Cosmetic Base can be incorporated into:
- Anti-aging and antioxidant facial serums
- Skin-brightening creams and lotions
- Hydrating facial toners
- Botanical shampoos and conditioners
- Scalp-conditioning serums
- Hair masks and leave-in conditioners
- Herbal skin and hair treatments
For external cosmetic use only.
