Botanical Extract Powders: Concentrated 10:1 and Standardized Grades

Botanical extract powders are dry, concentrated plant extracts for masks, serums, cleansers and hair care. Because they carry no glycerin or water, they fit water-free products, powder-to-foam cleansers and clay masks, and they keep for a long time in a sealed container. This subcategory of our botanical extracts collects ratio extracts and standardized grades in one place.

Concentrated by design

Our extract powders are produced to a higher concentration than many comparable products on the market, so a smaller dose carries more of the plant. Ratio extracts such as 10:1 tell you how much dried botanical goes into each part of powder; standardized grades guarantee a marker compound, for example Green Tea Extract Powder 50% Polyphenols, Grape Seed Extract Powder 95% OPC, Turmeric Extract Powder 95% Curcuminoids and Reishi Mushroom Extract Powder 30% Polysaccharides.

The powder range

Calming and sensitive skin

Centella Asiatica Extract Powder 10:1, Chamomile Flower Extract Powder 10:1, Calendula Flower Extract Powder 10:1, Oat Extract Powder 10:1 and Mugwort Leaf Extract Powder 10:1, alongside our Aloe Vera Extract Powder 100:1.

Brightening and antioxidant

Licorice Root Extract Powder 10:1, Pomegranate Extract Powder 40% Ellagic Acid, Hibiscus Flower Extract Powder 10:1, Rice Extract Powder 10:1 and Green Coffee Bean Extract Powder 50% Chlorogenic Acid.

Scalp and hair

Rosemary Leaf Extract Powder 10:1, Nettle Leaf Extract Powder 10:1, Amla Fruit Extract Powder 10:1, Panax Ginseng Root Extract Powder 10:1 and White Willow Bark Extract Powder 10:1. Our Turmeric 4:1, Chaga and Spirulina powders complete the range.

Working with powders

Pre-disperse in a little glycerin before adding water, and read our guide to cloudy serums and brown sediment. For ready-to-pour liquids, see our glycolic extracts.

FAQ

What does 10:1 mean on an extract powder?

It is the extract ratio: ten parts of dried plant material are used to make one part of extract powder.

What is a standardized extract?

A standardized extract is tested to contain a defined amount of a marker compound, such as 50% tea polyphenols or 95% curcuminoids. The value for each lot is on the Certificate of Analysis.

Are your extract powders more concentrated than others?

Our powders are produced to a higher concentration than many comparable market grades, so a smaller dose delivers more of the botanical. Each product lists its ratio or standardization.

Why does my serum look cloudy with a botanical powder?

Natural powders can contain fibers and pigments that cloud or settle. Our guide to cloudy serums and brown sediment explains how to prevent it.

Which sizes are available?

New extract powders come in 1 oz, 4 oz and 16 oz, packed in a jar or resealable pouch with the BeautyLabPro label.

How should I store extract powders?

Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from light to prevent caking and color change.