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Botanical Extract · Aqueous Hydroglycerin · Standard or Concentrated

Mulberry Root Extract

Morus Alba Root Extract

Unveil a brighter complexion with our fixed Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Morus Alba Root Extract, rich in bioactives like Mulberroside F and oxyresveratrol. This potent botanical, known by common names like White Mulberry, offers a precise INCI for reliable formulation.

  • Standard or concentrated Morus Alba Root 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 · 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg
Strength: Standard
Base: Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract Full composition
Preservation: Linatural™ MBS-4 INCI breakdown
Aqueous stock with water, propanediol, and glycerin carrying the selected extract loading. Balanced humectancy with propanediol solubilization - default for brightening and even skin tone 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, Propanediol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Size: 1 kg Formulation guide
1
Morus Alba Root
Extract for Skin Brightening
COA & SDS
Every batch
Cosmetic grade
Aqueous hydroglycerin
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

INCI Name
Morus Alba Root Extract
Common names
White Mulberry · Morus Alba
Strength
Standard or concentrated 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
morus botanical extract - morus hydroglycerin stock The root of the White Mulberry (*Morus alba*), source of potent bioactives.
The extract

The Science Behind Morus Alba Root Extract

Botanical Identity: Morus Alba Root Extract, derived from the root of the White Mulberry (*Morus alba*) tree, is a highly valued ingredient in cosmetic science. While commonly referred to as White Mulberry, Formulate Labs supplies this raw material strictly by its INCI name, Morus Alba Root Extract, ensuring precise ingredient declaration and consistent quality for your formulations, rather than by various supplier SKUs.

Dual mechanism: Morus Alba Root Extract offers a comprehensive approach to skin enhancement through two primary modes of action. Firstly, its key bioactives, including prenylated flavonoids and stilbenoids, function by competitively inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme, a crucial step in the melanogenesis pathway. This action helps to diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation and supports a more even skin tone. Secondly, its rich polyphenolic profile provides robust antioxidant properties, effectively scavenging superoxide free radicals to neutralize oxidative stress from environmental aggressors and protect the skin's structural proteins.

Use levels: When formulating with our Standard or Concentrated Morus Alba Root Extract hydroglycerin stock, a typical recommended use level is between 3.0% and 5.0% of the finished formulation, allowing formulators to achieve optimal efficacy for brightening and antioxidant benefits.

Market context: Morus Alba Root Extract is positioned as a highly sought-after multifunctional botanical active within the cosmetic industry, specifically targeting skin brightening and "well-aging" applications. Competitors differentiate their offerings based on proprietary extraction technologies, focusing on either premium, high-tech anti-aging claims, accessible clean-beauty solutions, or fundamental antioxidant support and general skin conditioning.

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.*

2
Standard / concentrated
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 provides raw materials by their official INCI names, ensuring precise formulation, distinct from common trade names (White Mulberry, Morus Alba) that may vary by supplier.

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.

Supports Even Skin Tone*
Actively inhibits tyrosinase, a key enzyme in melanin production, to help diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation and promote a brighter, more uniform complexion.
Potent Antioxidant Protection
Its rich polyphenolic profile effectively scavenges superoxide free radicals, neutralizing oxidative stress from environmental aggressors like UV radiation.
Safeguards Skin Structure & Firmness
Helps protect the skin's structural proteins (matrisome) from degradation and, as demonstrated by research, inhibits hyaluronidase activity to support skin integrity.
Non-Cytotoxic & Stable
Peer-reviewed research establishes the extract as non-cytotoxic and stable, making it a reliable and safe bioactive for daily-use cosmetic formulations.

* 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.

Morus Alba Root Extract is documented in cosmetic peptide/protein literature. 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.

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Review
See PubMed record

See linked PubMed record

See journal record

Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.

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Review
See PubMed record

See linked PubMed record

See journal record

Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.

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 Morus Alba Root 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-MAR-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).

Water · 61.478% Propanediol · 25.616% Glycerin · 10.246% Morus Alba Root Extract · 0.66% Linatural™ MBS-4 · 2%
Water
CAS7732-18-5
Solvent
61.478%
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
Humectant / solubilizer
25.616%
Glycerin
CAS56-81-5
Humectant carrier
10.246%
Morus Alba Root Extract
CASContact for COA
Starting botanical load 3% · modeled extracted solids, not an assay
Active botanical extract (triterpene-rich)
0.66%
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)
3.0% – 5.0%
pH compatibility
4.5 – 5.1 (stock target; finished-formula pH window per stability data)
Solubility
Highly soluble in water. It is compatible with common cosmetic solvents and integrates well into water-based, propanediol, or glycerin-based systems.
Temperature
The active phenolic compounds are heat-sensitive. It is crucial to add this extract during the cool-down phase of formulation (cold-process). Finished products should be packaged in opaque or UV-protective containers to prevent degradation of the bioactives.
Incompatibilities
The extract is sensitive to strong oxidizers and certain metal ions. Including a chelating agent (e.g., Disodium EDTA, Sodium Phytate) in the formulation is recommended to preserve its antioxidant capacity and overall stability.
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.

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 Morus Alba Root 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
Cosmetic use, specifically for leave-on topical applications targeting uneven skin tone, discoloration, and promoting a brighter, more uniform complexion.
Claims guidance
Guidance for claims includes support for skin brightening, promoting a more even skin tone, diminishing the appearance of hyperpigmentation and age spots, and providing antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors. Claims may also extend to supporting skin's structural integrity and a firmer appearance.
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, skin brightening agent
  • Full blend composition disclosed on SDS/TDS (FL-MAR series).
  • Has a favorable safety profile and is established as non-cytotoxic for cosmetic use.
  • Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for intended cosmetic use when properly incorporated.
Handling
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat. Add during the cool-down phase of formulation (cold-process). For optimal stability, maintain a final product pH between 4.0 and 7.0 and consider packaging in opaque or UV-protective containers.
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.

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