Organic Anti-Aging Botanical Extract Complex

Organic Anti-Aging Complex: Production Process and Formulation Profile of Botanical Extracts

This complex is a botanical blend created by combining concentrated extracts obtained from four plant sources with distinct aromatic and phenolic profiles through controlled extraction processes at specific ratios. The complex is a glycerin-based botanical extract mixture that can be evaluated as a water-phase or active-phase support component in cosmetic formulations.

Botanical Raw Materials Used

• Helichrysum italicum (Immortelle Flower)
• Origanum onites (Izmir Oregano)
• Juniperus communis (Juniper Berry)
• Olea europaea (Olive Leaf)

Each plant undergoes drying and milling processes before being subjected to a solvent-based extraction procedure.

Extraction and Concentration Process

The botanical material is macerated in a suitable solvent to allow phenolic compounds, volatile fractions, and soluble actives to migrate into the solvent phase. This process is controlled according to temperature and time parameters. The resulting liquid extract then undergoes an evaporation step in which the solvent is removed, yielding a more concentrated form of plant-specific compounds.

Preparation of the Glycerin-Based Blend

The concentrated extracts are combined with a carrier phase composed of glycerin and appropriate preservatives. Glycerin is selected due to its solubility-enhancing properties, stabilizing effect, and compatibility with cosmetic formulations. At this stage, mixing is applied for a defined period to achieve homogenization.

Filtration and Purification Stage

The blended extract mixture is subjected to multi-stage filtration to remove particulate matter and residues. This step is essential for both physical clarity and formulation stability. After filtration, the mixture becomes a clear and homogeneous liquid phase.

Formation of the Complex

Purified botanical extracts are combined according to predefined formulation ratios. Each plant’s individual phytochemical profile contributes distinct aromatic, phenolic, and sensorial characteristics to the composition. As a result, a multi-component botanical complex is obtained.

Formulation-Oriented Evaluation

• Easy solubility in water-phase and glycerin-based cosmetic products
• Suitability for natural-ingredient-focused product development
• Support for aromatic and sensorial characteristics
• Transformation of plant-derived phenolic diversity into a multi-component complex

Conclusion

The Organic Anti-Aging Complex is a multifunctional botanical ingredient formed by combining glycerin-based concentrates derived from four different plant sources through controlled extraction and filtration processes. The production approach aims to deliver a formulation-compatible product by applying standardization and quality control steps throughout manufacturing.

References

1. Barbulova, A. et al. (2022). Botanical extracts in cosmetic formulations: extraction methods, composition, and applications. Cosmetics.
2. Freires, I. et al. (2023). Phytochemical diversity and functional properties of Mediterranean medicinal plants. Journal of Herbal Science.