Maca Root Organic
Botanical Extract
Botanical Name: Lepidium meyenii, Walp.
Description: Maca grows in the Andes Mountains of Peru where it has been cultivated as a vegetable. It is part of the broccoli family, although the root of the plant resembles a turnip. Maca root is categorized based on the varying colors of the roots, which can be red, black, pink or yellow.
Common Uses: Maca Organic Botanical Extract is a fine powder that is extracted from Maca roots that are dehydrated at low temperatures and milled. Commonly known as the ‘aphrodisiac of the Andes’, Maca Extract is loaded with beneficial nutrients, including vitamins (B1, B2, C, E), minerals and trace elements. Research studies have shown that Maca root helps to promote elasticity and maintain the suppleness of the skin. This results in firmer, smoother, younger looking skin that gives this extract a reputation for promoting a radiant complexion. Maca extract is an excellent ingredient in luxurious skin care products.
How To Use: The suggested usage rate is 0.5 - 2% by weight of the product.
How To Incorporate Extracts In Formulations:
Most extracts should be added to the cool down phase of the formulation.
• For shampoos, creams, and other thick products: Mix 5-10 ml of hot water (45 ̊C – 50 ̊C; the temperature of the cool down phase) into the powdered extract until it dissolves. Combine this mixture thoroughly into the product.
• For mists, toners, and other products that are almost entirely water: There is no need to dissolve the extract before adding it to the product.
Tincture Instructions: Botanical extracts are most easily added to formulations by first dissolving the extract in a suitable solvent such as alcohol (vodka or another grain alcohol with less scent), water, glycerin or mixture of solvent ( water : alcohol or water : glycerin) and adding this tincture to your product. Not all extracts are completely soluble, so you may see some residue after it has been blended and if necessary, this can be removed using a filter. Once the botanical extract moistened with the solvent, it can be used right away.
Normally, a 100 ml tincture should be equivalent to 20 g of the raw plant. Maca has an extract ratio of 5:1 meaning 5 kg of Maca is used to produce 1 kg of extract. Since you want the 100 ml tincture to contain 20g of the raw plant, you should add 4 g of extract to 100 ml of suitable solvent. Remember that with the tincture once they are moistened, they must be used right away unless a proper preservative is used.
Solubility: Partially Soluble.
IMPORTANT: Our botanical extracts are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.
