Both Glycolic Extracts, Complex Glycolic Extracts, and Liposoluble Extracts can be added at concentrations between 5–10% in cosmetic formulations. If adding more than one Glycolic Extract and/or Liposoluble Extract (it is recommended not to exceed 4 simple EG/EL targeting the same action), the total sum should not exceed 10%; otherwise, it would be overdosing and would not improve the performance of the final products. The use of more than one Complex Glycolic Extract in the same cosmetic formulation is discouraged.

Liposoluble Extracts are plant extracts from certain herbs that contain the lipid portion of their active ingredients, including fixed oils, essential oils, pigments, long-chain fatty acids, vitamins, etc. Liposoluble or Oily Extracts can be found in various concentrations and are generally sold at 10% w/v. In contrast, Oils are products that contain only the fixed oils of the plants and are usually extracted from their seeds.

Glycolic Extracts are suitable for use with the electroporation technique. This technique uses electromagnetic waves that cause changes in the cell membrane potential, leading to the formation of pores that allow active substances to enter the cell.

The fundamental differences between Dry Extracts and powdered herbal drugs (powdered plant) are three:

Standardization of Active Ingredients.
Higher Concentration.
Greater Bioavailability (yield).

Dry Extracts, unlike Herbal Drugs (HD), are standardized products, meaning the product always has the same concentration of active ingredients. This is supported by the Analysis Protocol provided with each product and corresponding to each production batch. Powdered herbal drugs can be easily adulterated, so if these products are used, they should first be evaluated by a panel of analyses to verify their qualitative and quantitative quality.

Dry Extracts are marketed in different concentrations; for example, a 3/1 concentration, equivalent to 300% w/w, means that 3 kg of herbal drug are processed to obtain 1 kg of concentrated product (Dry Extract 3/1). This means that 3/1 Dry Extracts contain 3 times more active ingredients than powdered herbal drug (assuming it is not adulterated).

In Dry Extracts, 100% of the Active Ingredients are available to be assimilated by the body, whereas in herbal drugs, the Active Ingredients are located within the cellular interstices, and the body must carry out an extraction process that is inefficient, resulting in a large amount of active compounds being wasted.

In conclusion, it is estimated that the yield of 3/1 Dry Extracts is between 9 and 15 times greater than that of the powdered herbal drug, while the yield of 1/1 Dry Extracts is between 3 and 5 times greater than the same powdered herbal drug.

The following charts summarize the above:

Chia seeds represent the plant source with the highest concentration of Omega 3. They contain 33% oil, of which linolenic acid accounts for 62% and linoleic acid 20%. Chia is the crop with the highest percentage of essential fatty acids (EFAs), with 82% of its lipids having this characteristic.

Note: There is a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids called essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are very important for human nutrition but cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through the diet. The EFAs for humans are Omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid and its long-chain derivatives) and Omega-6 fatty acids, whose precursor is linoleic acid.

The concentration of Omega 3 and 6 in our products is as follows:

The Glycolic Extract of Cranberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) is used as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and has vitamin P action (improving microcirculation, increasing resistance, and controlling capillary permeability). Its use is recommended in products for the face (anti-aging) and tired legs.

The Glycolic Extract of Soy (Glycine soja) is used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, nourishing agent, antioxidant, and stimulator of collagen formation. It is recommended for addition to face and body products in firming formulations.

Tinctures are products generally used internally, containing ethyl alcohol, and their use in cosmetic products is not recommended. Although tinctures usually have a concentration of 20% w/v, the extraction process is completely different, and the distribution and relative concentrations of active ingredients differ compared to Glycolic Extracts. Glycolic Extracts and Liposoluble Extracts are formulated for incorporation into topical formulations, whereas tinctures (like Fluid Extracts, Dry Extracts, Hydro-glyceric Extracts, etc.) are formulated for use in products administered internally (drops, capsules, tablets).

There are three varieties of Echinacea (common name), called Echinacea angustifolia D.C., Echinacea purpurea L., and Echinacea pallida Nutt. All three varieties share the same main pharmacological actions because their chemical components or active ingredients are similar. The main pharmacological actions include immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, antiseptic, and respiratory tract activity. The most commercially widespread variety is Echinacea angustifolia D.C.