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Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Extract | Rubus Idaeus |
Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Extract | Rubus Idaeus |
A Green Herbal Botanical Concentrate of Vitality and Soft Freshness - A refined CO₂ extract from Rubus Idaeus leaves, offering a soft green-herbal aroma and versatile functional benefits for natural skincare, botanical perfumery, and holistic formulations.
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Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Extract, derived from the tender leaves of Rubus idaeus using supercritical CO₂ extraction, is a refined botanical concentrate that captures the subtle green vitality of raspberry foliage in a solvent-free, full-spectrum form. This modern extraction technique preserves the leaf’s delicate aromatic molecules while concentrating its lipophilic components, producing a pure extract prized for both its gentle herbal aroma and its functional versatility in natural formulations.
Raspberry leaves have a long tradition of use in European herbalism, particularly valued for their mild, supportive botanical properties and their pleasant, tea-like character. While most familiar as a dried infusion, the CO₂ extract offers a new dimension—delivering the essence of the leaf in a concentrated format suitable for luxury skincare, botanical perfumery, and holistic cosmetic applications.
Specifications of Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Extract
- Botanical Name: Rubus Idaeus.
- Family Name: Rosaceae.
- Common Name: Red Raspberry.
- INCI: Rubus Idaeus leaf extract.
- Part Used: Leaves.
- Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂.
- Note: Middle.
- Scent: Green, and delicately herbal, with fresh leafy notes reminiscent of crushed raspberry foliage.
- Appearance: Viscous.
- Country of Origin: Bulgaria.
- Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol, and butters; insoluble in water.
Aromatic Profile
The aroma of Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Extract is soft, green, and delicately herbal, with fresh leafy notes reminiscent of crushed raspberry foliage and young garden herbs. The opening is light and airy, evoking green tea, tender stems, and subtle hay-like nuances. As it settles, faint woody and slightly fruity undertones emerge, adding depth while maintaining a clean and natural profile.
Unlike fruity raspberry notes, this extract is not sweet or berry-like; instead, it offers a restrained botanical greenness that blends seamlessly into green, floral, and herbal compositions. Its gentle diffusion makes it ideal as a background note or modifier rather than a dominant aroma.
In perfumery, it functions as:
- A green herbal top to heart note
- A natural modifier for leafy and tea accords
- A soft bridge between citrus, floral, and woody notes
- A freshness enhancer in natural fragrances
It blends beautifully with green mandarin, bergamot, lemon leaf, linden blossom, rose, violet leaf, chamomile, green tea, basil, coriander leaf, lavender, cedarwood, sandalwood, and light musks.
Formulation & Usage
Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Extract integrates smoothly into oils and can be incorporated into emulsions with gentle warming. It may appear semi-solid at cooler temperatures due to its natural wax content.
Applications
Uses in Skincare & Body Care
Beyond aroma, Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Extract is highly appreciated in natural skincare for its gentle skin-conditioning qualities and its association with traditional botanical care. Its lipid-soluble nature allows easy incorporation into modern formulations, contributing to both texture and botanical story.
Typical skincare applications include
- Facial serums and creams
- Balms and salves
- Cleansing oils and balms
- Body lotions and butters
- After-sun and soothing products
- In cosmetic products, it supports:
- A soft, comforting skin feel
- A subtle herbal scent without added fragrance
- A “green” botanical positioning aligned with clean beauty trends
Typical cosmetic usage
0.2 – 3%, depending on formulation and desired effect.
Applications in Botanical & Natural Perfumery
In botanical perfumery, Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Extract is used to build:
- Green and tea accords
- Fresh herbal openings
- Natural garden and foliage themes
- Modern minimalist compositions
- It works particularly well in solid perfumes, oil-based perfumes, and alcohol-free fragrance systems where its waxy-lipid character also contributes to structure and longevity.
Typical perfumery usage
- 0.5 – 5% of the fragrance concentrate, often at low levels as a modifier.
Recommended usage levels
- Skincare: 0.2 – 3%
- Solid perfumes/balms: 0.5 – 4%
- Aromatic products: to desired intensity
Safety
Safety and Handling:
- Non-toxic and non-sensitizing; safe for topical use.
- Store in a cool, dark environment to prevent oxidation.
- Melts easily in a double boiler; avoid direct flame heating.
- Shelf life: 3 years when stored properly.
- For external use only.
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