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Bananas are known to be rich in potassium and vitamin A. In formulations it has proven to be great for dry skin, and contains no known substance to aggravate or irritate the skin. Our Banana Extract is an Oil Soluble Extract that contains Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil. Perfect for your skin care and hair care applications.
Everyone knows bananas are good for the inside of our bodies, but could bananas provide benefits for our skin and hair? Absolutely! Nutritional values are just the beginning for these delicious fruits. As they are rich in phytochemicals, antioxidants, and vitamins, bananas are useful additions to cosmetic applications to enhance skin or hair moisture and provide protection against aging.
Bananas were first found in New Guinea and quickly spread around the world. They were even used to make clothes and fabric in Japan before becoming a staple food source. Bananas are rich in copper, biotin, potassium, fiber, manganese, and vitamins B and C. With high levels of tryptophan, bananas have been utilized to assist with overcoming depression. The fruits also contain high iron levels, which relieve anemia and are useful to strengthen bones and increase calcium uptake.
Skin and hair nourishment are important aspects in any beauty routine. Hydration keeps skin and hair from becoming dull, dry, and damaged. Bananas can provide intense moisturization for skin and hair while reducing skin irritations and dandruff occurrences. If smooth skin is not enough, bananas are known to balance the skin tone and reduce dark spots by utilizing its rich supply of vitamins and moisturizing properties.
Superfruits are currently trending in the cosmetic and personal care industry and bananas could be on top of the list as they are rich in nutrients and provide many benefits. FSS Banana Extract OS may be used to capitalize on the benefits associated with bananas in a variety of hair and skin care applications.
INCI Name: Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil & Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract Appearance: Clear Yellow Liquid Solubility: Oil Soluble Suggested Use Levels: 1.0-10.0% Suggested Applications: Skin Care, Hair Care, Skin Conditioning Storage: Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of 50°-77°F (10°-25°C) Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture. This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.
All products sold are cosmetic grade; External Use Only; Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations Only.