Goji Berry Extract

lycium botanical extract - lycium hydroglycerin stock

The vibrant Goji berry

The extract

Unlock the Power of Goji Berry for Radiant Skin

Botanical Identity: Derived from the vibrant Lycium barbarum fruit, this extract is widely recognized by its common names: Goji, Wolfberry, and Lycium Barbarum. At Formulate Labs, we provide the pure INCI ingredient, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, rather than proprietary supplier SKUs, ensuring transparent and consistent material for your formulations.

Dual mechanism: Lycium barbarum Fruit Extract operates through a dual mechanism, offering direct antioxidant support by scavenging free radicals and bolstering the skin’s intrinsic defense system by stimulating antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. Furthermore, it supports skin's structural integrity by suppressing matrix metalloproteinases and enhances barrier resilience by upregulating essential proteins such as filaggrin, loricrin, and involucrin.

Use levels: For optimal efficacy and stability, our Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract is recommended at a use level of 0.5% to 5.0% in the aqueous phase of an emulsion.

Market context: Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract is a well-established ingredient within the cosmetic raw material market, with several competitors positioning their offerings for sustainable, certified-natural, premium anti-aging, or accessible wholesale segments. It is commonly marketed for its dermo-stimulant, energizing, skin-brightening, and foundational antioxidant properties.

We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*

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Standard / concentrated

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Hydroglycerin bases

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Preservation options

Aqueous

Water-phase compatible

Ingredient deck assessment

What this material is and isn’t.

Botanical

Leaf/stem extract; pentacyclic triterpene saponins

Aqueous stock

Hydroglycerin carrier; water phase

Cruelty-free

No animal testing in our process

Cosmetic grade

For professional formulation use

Formulate Labs supplies ingredients by their INCI name; common trade names (Goji, Wolfberry, Lycium Barbarum) are provided for context only.

Made to Order

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.

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Order placed

You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.

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Robotic production

Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.

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Batch QC + COA

Every batch is tested for actives, pH, micro, and appearance. A batch-specific COA, SDS, and TDS ship with the order.

Why formulators reach for it

Science-backed cosmetic positioning.

Antioxidant & Environmental Shield

Provides direct antioxidant support by scavenging free radicals and stimulates the skin's intrinsic defense system by upregulating key antioxidant enzymes.

Barrier Resilience Support

Upregulates essential barrier-repair proteins like filaggrin, loricrin, and involucrin, reinforcing the stratum corneum for enhanced skin barrier function.

Collagen & Youthful Skin*

Helps preserve collagen density and mitigates visible signs of photoaging, suppressing matrix metalloproteinases that degrade the extracellular matrix.

Scalp Health & Protection

Supports scalp health by providing potent antioxidant protection and enhancing barrier function, applicable for soothing and protecting from environmental aggressors.

* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Published research

Peer-reviewed literature for due diligence.

Peer-reviewed literature consistently supports the efficacy of Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract in cosmetic applications, particularly for its ability to support skin's natural repair processes, offer photoprotection, and contribute to anti-aging, immunomodulation, and overall skin health. 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.

3 curated references

Clinical, observational, and mechanism literature

2021

Study

Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine

Topical application of Lycium barbarum extract supports skin's natural repair processes following UV-induced stress

See journal record

This study demonstrates that topical application of Lycium barbarum extract helps support the skin's natural repair processes following UV-induced stress. It works by diminishing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) while simultaneously upregulating the skin's own antioxidant defenses to improve barrier function.

PubMed DOI

2020

Paper

Archives of Dermatological Research

Photoprotective qualities of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides

See journal record

This paper highlights the photoprotective qualities of the extract's polysaccharide fractions against the effects of cumulative UV radiation. Topically applied, they help mitigate common signs of photoaging, such as epidermal thickening, and assist in preserving healthy collagen density in the skin.

PubMed DOI

2025

Review

Food Chemistry

Cosmetic relevance of Lycium barbarum fruit's composition

See journal record

This comprehensive review confirms the cosmetic relevance of the fruit's rich composition of polysaccharides, phenolics, and carotenoids. The authors affirm that this profile translates effectively into functional applications for anti-aging, immunomodulation, and photoprotection in cosmetic formulations.

PubMed DOI

These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract 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.

Composition

What’s in this hydroglycerin stock.

Bulk composition at the selected Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-LBE-W2-MBS4-5PCT-001).

Water · 45.568% Glycerin · 50.632% Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract · 1.8% Linatural™ MBS-4 · 2%

Water

CAS7732-18-5

Solvent

45.568%

Glycerin

CAS56-81-5

Humectant carrier

50.632%

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

CASContact for COA

Starting botanical load 4% · modeled extracted solids, not an assay

Active botanical extract (triterpene-rich)

1.8%

Linatural^™ MBS-4

Multifunctional preservative

2%

Inside Linatural^™ MBS-4

Propanediol

CAS504-63-2

1.7%

Ethylhexylglycerin

CAS70445-33-9

0.2%

Benzoic Acid

CAS65-85-0

0.1%

Formulation guide

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Typical use rate (this stock)

0.5% – 5.0% (aqueous phase)

pH compatibility

4.5 – 5.1 (stock target; finished-formula pH window per stability data)

Solubility

Highly soluble in water

Temperature

Process below 70°C; store finished products protected from light and below 32°C.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, concentrated mineral acids, harsh surfactants; caution with high exfoliating acids or certain emulsifiers.

Pairs well with

Self-preserving

Yes - 2% Linatural MBS-4. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs

Need something different?

Custom extract loading, alternate carriers, bulk sizing, or a regulatory packet - reach out and we’ll quote.

Documentation

SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

16-section GHS · aqueous extract stock

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Composition, storage, incorporation guidance

Certificate of Analysis (sample)

pH · organoleptic · TAMC < 100 · TYMC < 10 CFU/g

Phytochemistry note

We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.

Quality & claims

Quality, process, and what we will (and will not) claim.

This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.

Download sample Certificate of Analysis

What we sell

A made-to-order cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg. Choose aqueous hydroglycerin (base + preservation) or, where offered, an oil macerate. Strength is Standard or Concentrated. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier - not a supplier trade-name SKU and not a finished leave-on product.

How it is made

We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC assay.

Standard extract QC

Organoleptic (all stocks): appearance, odor, consistency
Aqueous only: pH (typical 4.5–5.5 for the selected preservative)
Aqueous only: TAMC < 100 CFU/g and TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts; no pathogen panel)
Oil macerates: organoleptic only - no pH, TAMC, or TYMC

Not on the default panel: marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, or individual pathogen screens. Ask if you need those quoted.

What we can claim

Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning supported by published literature. INCI, composition, SDS/TDS, and a lot COA. Compatible with intended cosmetic use under FDA cosmetic rules and EU 1223/2009 when the finished formula is properly assessed.

What we cannot claim

No disease, treatment, cure, or prevent claims. No ingestible / TCM drug positioning. No guarantee that published pathways will reproduce in your finished formula. Not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. We do not sell this as a dietary supplement. We do not name a vendor or country of origin for the incoming powder on this page.

Documents with the order

SDS and TDS for the selected recipe (links above swap with your selection). Sample COA on this page for the standard QC panel. Lot-specific COA ships with every batch. Custom loading, alternate carriers, or a fuller regulatory packet - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.

What exactly ships?

A bulk cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, or 17 kg. Aqueous lots use Water + Propanediol + Glycerin or classic hydroglycerin, with a selectable preservation system. Oil macerates (where offered) ship in a carrier oil, unpreserved. Botanical INCI is Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract. The finished-product INCI is the full selected deck in descending order. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier, not a supplier trade-name SKU.

How is it made?

We start from the raw botanical powder and cook it into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC marker assay.

What is on the COA?

Aqueous: appearance, odor, consistency, pH, TAMC < 100 CFU/g, TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts only - no pathogen panel). Oil: organoleptic only; no pH, TAMC, or TYMC. The sample COA on this page shows representative passing numbers. Your lot COA carries the real lot number and measurements. Marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and individual pathogen screens are not on the default panel. Ask if you need those quoted.

Is this a standardized marker isolate?

No. This is a whole-botanical powder extraction into the selected carrier, not a solvent isolate and not a standardized marker extract unless a separate assay is specified and quoted. Composition percentages for extracted solids are modeled from starting botanical load.

Where is the botanical from, and is the stock certified?

Stock is manufactured to order in Fenton, MO. Incoming botanical powder varies by lot. We do not list a vendor or country of origin on this page. The finished extract stock is not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. No fragrance is added. Full deck disclosure is on the SDS for the selected recipe.

What can we claim on a finished formula?

Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning. Published literature is due diligence, not finished-product claim substantiation. Do not claim diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease. Do not position this as an ingestible, TCM drug, or dietary supplement.

Lead time and shelf life?

Made to order on our robotic platform. Aqueous target shelf life is 12–18 months at room temperature, 18–24 months refrigerated, preservative-dependent. Oil macerates are similar unopened ranges; protect from light and heat. Use-by on the lot COA governs the batch you receive.

Compliance & safety

The fine print, in plain English.

What it’s for

Generally recognized history of use in cosmetic products. Competitor materials are available with COSMOS and organic certifications.

Claims guidance

Formulators are responsible for conducting their own safety and regulatory assessments. Potential claims may include antioxidant support, skin barrier enhancement, photoprotection, and anti-aging effects.

Storage

Store tightly closed, protected from light and heat.
Refrigeration optional for extended shelf life per TDS.
Aqueous botanical - monitor for color shift over time.

Regulatory

Finished-product INCI lists components in descending order per the selected variant deck.
Cosmetic function: skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, barrier support
Full blend composition disclosed on SDS/TDS (FL-LBE series).
Formulators are responsible for conducting their own safety and regulatory assessments for specific applications and markets.
Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for intended cosmetic use when properly incorporated.

Handling

Process at temperatures below 70°C. Store finished products protected from light and below 32°C to prevent degradation of key actives.

Questions

Documentation, regulatory, or custom sizing - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.

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.

Something Exciting is Coming

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

Unlock the Power of Goji Berry for Radiant Skin

What this material is and isn’t.

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

Science-backed cosmetic positioning.

Peer-reviewed literature for due diligence.

Topical application of Lycium barbarum extract supports skin's natural repair processes following UV-induced stress

Photoprotective qualities of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides

Cosmetic relevance of Lycium barbarum fruit's composition

What’s in this hydroglycerin stock.

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Documentation

Quality, process, and what we will (and will not) claim.

The fine print, in plain English.