Something Exciting is Coming

We're working hard to bring you an amazing new experience. Stay tuned for updates!

Launching 2026
Schedule a Call
Botanical Extract · Aqueous Hydroglycerin · 5% Loading

Moringa Leaf Extract

Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract · 5% aqueous hydroglycerin stock

Formulate Labs offers a fixed 5% hydroglycerin stock of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, a powerful botanical rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, and isothiocyanates, known to formulators by its INCI, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, rather than common trade names like Moringa or Drumstick Tree.

  • Fixed 5% Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract in Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract or Hydroglycerin Extract base
  • Four preservation systems - 8 recipes total, all made-to-order
  • COA + SDS + TDS per base/preservative variant · 500 g to 17 kg
Base: Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract Full composition
Preservation: Linatural MBS-4 INCI breakdown
Aqueous stock with water, propanediol, and glycerin carrying 5% botanical extract. Balanced humectancy with propanediol solubilization - default for environmental defense and healthy aging serums and toners. Preserved with Linatural MBS-4 at 2%.
Target pH
4.5 – 5.1
Shelf life (RT · cold)
12–18 mo · 18–24 mo
Final INCI deck (this stock, ordered by %)
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Size: 500 g Formulation guide
1
Moringa Oleifera Leaf
Extract with Flavonoids & Isothiocyanates
COA & SDS
Every batch
Cosmetic grade
Aqueous hydroglycerin
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

INCI Name
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Common names
Moringa · Drumstick Tree
Loading
5% extract in hydroglycerin stock
Solubility
Aqueous / water phase
Appearance
Amber to brown aqueous fluid
pH (bulk material)
4.5 – 5.1
Add at
Cool-down < 40–45 °C
Shelf Life
12–18 mo RT · 18–24 mo refrigerated
moringa botanical extract - moringa hydroglycerin stock The "Miracle Tree" for skin resilience.
The extract

Unlocking Skin Resilience with Moringa Oleifera

The resilient Moringa Oleifera, commonly known as Moringa or the Drumstick Tree, yields an extract prized for its skin-defending properties. At Formulate Labs, we ensure you formulate with confidence by providing the verified INCI, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, not proprietary supplier SKUs.

Dual mechanism: Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract offers a bifunctional approach to skin resilience and protection. Its phytochemical profile provides direct antioxidant support by scavenging free radicals and indirect antioxidant support by activating the Nrf2 pathway, which upregulates the skin's endogenous protective enzymes. Concurrently, the extract helps preserve the skin's structural integrity by directly inhibiting the activity of collagenase and elastase, enzymes that degrade the dermal matrix.

Use levels: Formulate Labs provides a 5% hydroglycerin stock of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract. Recommended use levels for this stock are 1% to 5% in standard emulsions, and up to 9% in high-performance moisturizing hydrogels.

Market context: Capitalize on the "miracle tree" narrative, positioning Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract within clean-label, vegan, and superfood-centric product lines with a focus on traceable and ethical sourcing. Market it as a multi-functional adaptogen providing synergistic defense against environmental aggressors in anti-pollution and urban-defense formulations. Position it as a dermatologist-aligned, plant-based active for sensitive skin, offering a gentle alternative to synthetic retinoids or high-dose vitamin C for barrier function support and a healthy-looking complexion.

Pricing context: Public pricing data for Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract varies widely. Formulate Labs offers competitive indicative pricing for our 5% hydroglycerin stock: a 500 g sample for $13.00, 1 kg for $20.00, and a 17 kg pail for $17.00/kg (total $289.00).

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.*

5%
Fixed extract loading
2
Hydroglycerin bases
4
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 always provides raw materials by their INCI, not common names (Moringa, Drumstick Tree), ensuring formulation consistency.

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.

01
Order placed
You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.
02
Robotic production
Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.
03
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.

Environmental Defense
Helps protect skin from photooxidative damage and environmental stressors.
Supports Skin Structure
Inhibits collagenase &amp; elastase to help maintain skin firmness &amp; elasticity.
Cellular Resilience*
Activates the Nrf2 pathway for deep cellular redox homeostasis.
Healthy Aging Support
Contributes to a youthful-looking complexion by preserving skin integrity.

* 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.

Formulate Labs is committed to providing evidence-based raw materials. Our claims for *Moringa Oleifera* Leaf Extract are directly supported by robust peer-reviewed scientific research, demonstrating its efficacy in cosmetic 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.

2025
Research Paper
Antioxidants

*Moringa Oleifera* Leaf Extract Protects Against Photooxidative Damage

See journal record

This study shows the extract helps protect skin from visible signs of premature aging caused by UV light. It works by supporting the skin's own antioxidant defenses and limiting the activity of enzymes that degrade skin structure following sun exposure.

2022
Research Paper
Frontiers in Nutrition

Dermal Matrix Enzyme Inhibition by *Moringa Oleifera* Leaf Extract

See journal record

This research validates the extract's role in maintaining skin's youthful structure and firmness. The findings confirm its ability to inhibit the enzymes responsible for breaking down collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid in the dermal matrix.

2021
Research Paper
Molecules

Nrf2 Pathway Activation and Cellular Protection by *Moringa Oleifera* Leaf Extract

See journal record

This paper confirms the extract provides deep cellular protection by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway. This mechanism helps skin cells maintain their own antioxidant balance, building resilience against environmental and oxidative stress from within.

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.

Composition

What’s in this hydroglycerin stock.

Bulk composition at fixed 5% Moringa Oleifera Leaf 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-MOE-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).

Water · 58.737% Propanediol · 24.474% Glycerin · 9.789% Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract · 5% Linatural™ MBS-4 · 2%
Water
CAS7732-18-5
Solvent
58.737%
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
Humectant / solubilizer
24.474%
Glycerin
CAS56-81-5
Humectant carrier
9.789%
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
CASContact for COA
Active botanical extract (triterpene-rich)
5%
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)
1–5% in standard emulsions; up to 9% in high-performance moisturizing hydrogels
pH compatibility
4.5 – 5.1 (stock target; finished-formula pH window per stability data)
Solubility
Highly water-soluble
Temperature
Add during cool-down phase, below 40°C
Incompatibilities
May impact the viscosity of certain polymeric thickeners (e.g., Carbomer); avoid co-formulating with high concentrations of chemical exfoliants (AHAs/BHAs) or pure ascorbic acid (>15%) to minimize potential sensitization.
Pairs well with
Self-preserving
Yes - 2% Linatural MBS-4. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs

Documentation

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.

Need something different?
Custom extract loading, alternate carriers, bulk sizing, or a regulatory packet - reach out and we’ll quote.
Compliance & safety

The fine print, in plain English.

What it’s for
Suitable for skin care applications targeting environmental defense, healthy aging, and maintaining skin firmness and elasticity.
Claims guidance
Claims can highlight antioxidant defense, support for skin firmness & elasticity, protection against environmental stressors, and promoting a healthy-looking complexion. Always ensure claims are substantiated and avoid therapeutic language.
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
  • Full blend composition disclosed on SDS/TDS (FL-MOE series).
  • Potential for increased skin sensitization when combined with high loads of aggressive actives (e.g., chemical exfoliants, high-concentration L-Ascorbic Acid); standard patch testing is recommended for final formulations.
  • Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for intended cosmetic use when properly incorporated.
Handling
Store the raw material protected from direct UV exposure. For optimal stability of bioactives, add the extract during the cool-down phase of formulation processing, at temperatures below 40°C.
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.

500 g
$13.00
Added to cart View cart →