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Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Wax (Rubus Idaeus)
Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Wax (Rubus Idaeus)
Fresh, green, and slightly fruity aroma with antioxidant and balancing benefits for skincare and perfumery.
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Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Wax (Rubus Idaeus)
A botanical wax featuring Rubus Idaeus for anhydrous cosmetic and fragrance formulations.
At a Glance
- Botanical name: Rubus Idaeus
- Product type: Botanical wax
Specifications of Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Wax
Botanical Name: Rubus Idaeus.
Family Name: Rosaceae.
Common Name: Raspberry.
INCI: Rubus Idaeus leaf wax.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Note: Base. Fixative in perfumery.
Extraction method: Supercritical CO₂ (wax fraction).
Scent: Fresh, green, slightly fruity and earthy.
Appearance: Solid Wax.
Country of Origin: Bulgaria.
Recommended usage levels vary between 0.5–5% depending on the desired intensity and texture.
Melting Point: 60–70 °C (140–158 °F).
Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol, and butters; insoluble in water.
Aromatic Profile
The scent of Raspberry Leaf CO₂ Wax is fresh, green, and slightly fruity, with soft herbal undertones and a trace of dried tea leaves. Its aroma balances earthiness with brightness, evoking the scent of crushed raspberry leaves in a summer garden.
It opens with green and dewy top notes, settles into a soft, herbal-floral heart, and dries down to a woody, slightly balsamic base. The overall impression is elegant, soothing, and distinctly natural.
Formulation
Main components: Phytosterols, chlorophylls, carotenoids, tocopherols, wax esters.
Extraction method: Supercritical CO₂ (wax fraction).
Melting Poin t: 60–70 °C (140–158 °F).
Applications
- Solid perfumes and compatible aromatic wax or oil bases
- Balms and anhydrous cosmetic preparations where a waxy texture is desired
- Incorporate gradually using controlled heat appropriate to the formula
Safety
Safety and Handling:
- Use only in an appropriately assessed finished formulation; patch test before 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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