Escentia Carotenes Oil Specialty Extract - Standardised - 20ML

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Escentia Carotenes Oil (Specialty Extract) - Standardised is an oil-based specialty extract of active carotenoid compounds blended into sunflower oil, used mainly in cosmetic formulations for skin and scalp care. It is commonly added to day creams, night creams, skin oils, sun care formulations, and other treatment-style blends where a provitamin A carrier is wanted.

This is not a pure essential oil, but a standardised botanical extract in an oil base. Its naturally rich orange colour is part of the product character and may tint the skin if applied directly. Why we love it: This is a beautifully versatile speciality extract for makers who want to bring a richer, more active feel to facial, body, and scalp formulations.

The sunflower oil base makes it easy to incorporate into oil-based blends, while the vivid colour gives it a distinctive, naturally vibrant character. Key Properties INCI Name: Dunaliella Salina Extract & Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Ingredients: Carotene infused into sunflower oil Country Of Origin: South Africa Form: Oil-based specialty extract Appearance: Rich orange oil Suitable For: Cosmetic Use Standardised What It's Used For Adding to scalp care formulations Including in day creams and night creams Blending into skin oils and treatment oils Using in baby-care formulations where appropriate for the finished product Supporting dry-feeling skin in cosmetic blends Adding small amounts to DIY aromatherapy skincare formulations Creating richer oil blends with added carotenoid content Who It's For This Product Is For: Makers formulating skincare and scalp care products Small brands creating creams, oils, and treatment-style blends Formulators looking for an oil-based carotene extract Those wanting to add a richly coloured botanical active to cosmetic formulations This Product Is Not For: Internal use Water-only formulations without a suitable emulsifying system Anyone looking for a pure essential oil Use without considering its strong colour impact How To Use As a Skincare Add-In: Add small amounts to facial oils, body oils, creams, or balms.

As a Scalp Care Ingredient: Blend into compatible scalp oils or treatment formulations. As a Cream Ingredient: Incorporate into the oil phase of emulsified products where appropriate. Blending Tip: Combine with lighter carrier oils if you want to soften the colour impact on the skin. Formulation Tip: Start low and adjust as needed, especially in leave-on products, as the orange colour can be quite strong.

Safety Instructions For external use only. Do not ingest. For cosmetic formulation use only. Avoid contact with clothing and porous surfaces, as the colour may stain. This extract may tint the skin when applied directly. Patch test a diluted blend before wider use. Keep out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight and heat.

FAQs Q: Is this a ready-to-use skin oil? A: It is best treated as a cosmetic ingredient or blend component rather than a finished ready-to-use product. It is commonly added in small amounts to creams, oils, and other formulations. Q: Will it stain the skin or clothing? A: It can. Its rich orange colour may tint the skin if applied directly and may stain clothing, so careful handling and blending are recommended.

Q: What kind of products can I add it to? A: It is commonly used in scalp care, skin oils, day creams, night creams, and other oil-compatible cosmetic formulations.