Rosemary, a well known herb with newly-recognized benefits
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is
native to the Mediterranean region, and it is cultivated
widely, including
North America. This herb is a
wonderful tonic, particularly to the heart, brain and
nervous system, and it also stimulates blood
circulation. Its active components are carnosic,
rosmarinic and ursolic acid.
The
application of modern science and technology has
resulted in a method to concentrate the active
ingredients in rosemary, making them even more powerful
in the form of rosemary extracts.
Rosemary bioactive compounds and their role in
cosmeceutical industry
Rosemary is a potent natural antioxidant and, as such,
it is suitable for numerous applications in the
Cosmeceutical and Nutricosmetics industries. Its
natural antioxidants can be used in oral formulations to
help to combat free radical damage to the skin; and also
in topical formulations to help maintain the integrity
of lotions against oxidation.
Key
points for Nutricosmetics (oral) applications:
·
Ursolic
and rosmarinic acid are powerful antioxidants
·
Ursolic
acid additionally promotes elastase for healthy cell
membranes
·
Rosemary extract may help promote healthy hair and scalp
by protecting tissues
·
Rosemary promotes the skin’s collagen bundle structures
and its elasticity
Key
Points for Cosmeceutical (topical) applications
·
Rosemary is a natural preservative to help prevent
oxidation and rancidity of creams and lotions
·
Natural, non-allergenic, GMO free
Rosemary extracts come in many forms and shapes, oil
and water soluble, in a liquid and powder form , with
various grades of odor ( even odorless) and bitterness,
making them suitable for numerous cosmeceutical and
nutricosmetic applications.
We
offer a wide range of rosemary extracts, including:
·
VivOX® line
of products are oil soluble rosemary extracts
standardized to carnosic acid with a wide range of
concentrations including 4%, 6%,15%, 20%, 40% percent
and higher
·
AquaROX® line
of products - are water soluble rosemary extracts
containing rosmarinic acid with concentrations of 5%,
15%, 40% and higher
·
Inolens® are
an extension line of the VivOX line, offering highly
deodorized extracts. They can be used in most
applications, especially when the elimination of odor is
critical
·
SyneROX®
line of products is a blend of Vitiva antioxidants with
other functional ingredients
·
Ursole® is
a 100 % natural product standardized at ursolic acid
