Echinacea Purpurea Extract · 5% aqueous hydroglycerin stock
Unveil balanced, resilient skin with Formulate Labs' Echinacea Purpurea Extract. Our fixed 5% hydroglycerin stock delivers key actives like cichoric acid, alkamides, and glycoproteins, offering a powerful botanical solution. We supply the INCI name (Echinacea Purpurea Extract) as a raw material, not as supplier-specific trade names.
The vibrant purple coneflower
Botanical Identity: Echinacea Purpurea Extract, derived from the vibrant purple coneflower, is widely recognized by trade names such as Echinacea purpurea herb/root powder. Product Focus: Formulate Labs provides this INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) as a raw material, focusing on its intrinsic value rather than proprietary supplier SKUs.
Dual mechanism: Echinacea Purpurea Extract is a multifunctional botanical active rich in key compounds such as cichoric acid, alkamides, and glycoproteins. Its cosmetic action is centered on its capacity as a potent antioxidant and its ability to modulate pathways related to skin integrity and balance. The extract works by neutralizing damaging free radicals and inhibiting the activity of enzymes responsible for the degradation of the extracellular matrix, including collagen and elastin. This dual action helps preserve the skin's structural proteins, supporting a firm and youthful appearance. Furthermore, it has been shown to enhance the epidermal lipid barrier, which is crucial for maintaining skin hydration and resilience. These mechanisms make it an excellent ingredient for formulations targeting barrier support, pro-collagen conditioning, and clarifying solutions for blemish-prone skin.
Use levels: Our standardized 5% hydroglycerin stock of Echinacea Purpurea Extract is recommended at 0.1% in standard cosmetic formulations. For optimal integration, add to the aqueous phase during the cool-down phase.
Market context: Our Echinacea Purpurea Extract is a versatile, well-rounded active supported by clinical data for anti-aging, hydration, and acne-related concerns. It competes with other specialized Echinacea actives, which are often marketed for narrower applications. Key examples include Volpura EPO-class actives (Biocogent) for targeted skin-plumping and volumizing effects, Echioseb™-class actives (LipoTrue) as adaptogenic sebum regulators, and Echinacea Purpurea Herbasec®-class actives (Lipoid Kosmetik) for broad claims like anti-acne, barrier protection, and moisturizing.
Pricing context: Public B2B market pricing for highly standardized cosmetic liquid extracts remains sparse. For context, bulk commodity-grade Echinacea root and herb powders are quoted broadly from $12/kg to $25/kg, while basic, non-standardized liquid extracts from emerging markets can be found for as low as $3.50 to $5.00/kg. As a high-purity, standardized active, our Echinacea Purpurea Extract is priced to reflect its quality and clinical substantiation. A typical pricing ladder includes 500 g samples at $97.50, 1 kg at $150.00, and 17 kg at $2,125.00 ($125.00/kg).
We ship a fixed 5% extract blend with selectable preservation - ready to meter into water-phase formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs provides Echinacea Purpurea Extract as an INCI, not under supplier-branded trade names (Volpura EPO, Echioseb, Echinacea Purpurea Herbasec).
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* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Echinacea Purpurea Extract is a scientifically supported botanical active, recognized for its multifunctional cosmetic actions. Peer-reviewed literature and clinical findings highlight its efficacy in enhancing skin hydration, supporting structural integrity, and promoting a clearer complexion. Formulate Labs provides this extract with substantiation for its benefits in various skincare applications. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
This study highlights the extract's suitability for formulations aimed at acne-prone skin. Its ability to inhibit the proliferation of P. acnes and reverse the secretion of associated pro-inflammatory cytokines supports its use in clarifying, soothing, and balancing products.
This research provides clinical evidence for the extract's hydrating and age-defying properties. The observed increase in skin hydration and reduction in wrinkle depth after one month suggests its value in moisturizing and pro-collagen anti-aging formulations without causing irritation.
This paper demonstrates the extract's potential to preserve the skin's structural matrix and promote a more even skin tone. By inhibiting collagenase, elastase, and tyrosinase, the extract helps support skin firmness and elasticity while addressing the appearance of uneven pigmentation.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the hydroglycerin stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at fixed 5% Echinacea Purpurea Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at 5%. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-ECP-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per base and preservative combination. Links swap when you change selections above. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.
Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
