Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Formulate Labs offers Withania Somnifera Root Extract as a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock, rich in peptide and protein fractions. This adaptogenic active mitigates stress and addresses signs of photoaging, providing a core INCI solution unlike branded (Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry) supplier SKUs.
Adaptogenic root for comprehensive skin & hair vitality.
Withania Somnifera Root Extract, known by common trade names like Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng, and Winter Cherry, is a potent botanical active. Formulate Labs offers the core INCI, not various branded supplier SKUs, providing a versatile foundation for your cosmetic innovations.
Dual mechanism: The extract's peptide and protein fractions mitigate cortisol-induced matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity, which can degrade the dermal matrix, and neutralize localized reactive oxygen species (ROS). Additionally, key constituents suppress the c-KIT to MITF to tyrosinase signaling pathway for skin brightening, and its amino acid profile supports epidermal ceramide synthesis, enhancing the skin's moisture barrier.
Use levels: For general skincare, incorporate this Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock at 0.5% to 5.0%. For more targeted treatments or wash-off products, concentrations up to 10% are recommended.
Market context: Formulate Labs provides *Withania Somnifera Root Extract* as the core INCI, empowering formulators to craft their own product narratives. This contrasts with major suppliers who market similar actives under specific trade names like Adaptonyl-class (focusing on exposome protection), KSM-66-class (emphasizing anti-photoaging and hair density), or Nootropics / Vibrant-class (positioning for mood-boosting beauty concepts).
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.*
Trade names (Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry) refer to the botanical, while Formulate Labs offers the precise INCI *Withania Somnifera Root Extract*.
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.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Peer-reviewed literature highlights *Withania Somnifera Root Extract*'s efficacy across multiple cosmetic applications. Clinical studies demonstrate significant improvements in skin hydration, elasticity, and barrier function, as well as remarkable benefits for hair density, growth, and reduced shedding, underscoring its versatility as a high-performance active. 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.
A topical lotion with 8% standardized root extract significantly improved skin quality in photoaged adults, enhancing skin hydration, elasticity, and overall barrier integrity.
Topical application of the extract showed strong clinical evidence for improving key hair health metrics, making it effective for products supporting density, growth, and reduced shedding.
This study demonstrates that advanced delivery systems, such as lipid-based nanoparticles, can enhance the skin penetration and controlled release of active withanolides from *Withania Somnifera Root Extract*.
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.
This is the bulk composition as it ships at the selected extract loading. Updates when you change stock type and variant above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected recipe.
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.
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.
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 AnalysisStatements 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.
