Does St. John’s Wort Extract 0.3% Hypericin Contain Melatonin?
A customer asked whether our St. John’s Wort Extract 0.3% Hypericin contains melatonin. We sent a sample for laboratory testing, and melatonin was not detected in the tested sample.
Centella Asiatica Extract: Key Active Ingredients for Beauty & Personal Care
Centella Asiatica Extract, also known as Gotu Kola Extract, is a widely used botanical ingredient in beauty and personal care formulations. Its key active compounds
Is a 10:1 Plant Extract Always Better Than a 5:1 Extract?
Many people believe a 10:1 plant extract is better than a 5:1 extract. Learn what extract ratios really mean and how to choose the right botanical extract based on active ingredients and quality.
OPC vs PPC: Understanding the Difference Between Proanthocyanidins
Learn the difference between OPC and PPC proanthocyanidins. Discover why oligomeric proanthocyanidins are the key bioavailable fraction in grape seed extract and botanical antioxidant ingredients.
EU Novel Food Update: Centella asiatica Extract & Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract
Learn the current EU Novel Food status of Centella asiatica Extract and Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract, and understand why certain standardized extracts require pre-market authorization before entering the EU market.
What’s the Difference between Freeze-dried Powder & Spray-dried Powder?
When choosing fruit powders or plant-based ingredients, one question comes up again and again:freeze-dried or spray-dried, which is better? The answer isn’t about “better” or “worse”,