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Extracts

The Ingredients Store supplies 15 botanical extracts in the UK, mainly herbal oil infusions such as calendula, arnica, comfrey, carrot tissue, green tea and vanilla in sunflower oil, plus aloe vera juice, monoi and witch hazel distillate. Several are available as organic, in pack sizes from 100ml to 5kg. Each extract lists its INCI name, with a specification and safety data sheet available.

Our Extracts category offers a curated selection of plant-based, nutrient-rich ingredients designed to enhance the efficacy of skincare, haircare, and wellness formulations. Sourced from nature, these extracts deliver antioxidant, soothing, and conditioning properties, making them ideal for a wide range of products.

From botanical infusions to functional actives, these extracts provide concentrated benefits, whether you’re creating hydrating serums, strengthening hair treatments, or rejuvenating body care products. Perfect for formulators looking to incorporate natural performance and skin-friendly ingredients, our collection helps bring nature’s best into every creation.

  • 1kg aluminium bottle with The Ingredients Store label
    from £9.56

    Calendula, Infused in Sunflower Oil

    Calendula Herb, Infused in Sunflower Oil, is well-known for its skin-repairing and healing abilities. Our infusion method ensures the aroma is prop...

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    from £9.56
  • 1kg aluminium bottle with The Ingredients Store label
    100ml amber glass bottle with The Ingredients Store label
    from £6.25

    Aloe Vera 1:1 Juice

    Our Aloe Vera 1:1 Juice is your go-to ingredient for skin hydration and a soothing, cooling feel on the skin. With its velvety texture that leaves ...

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    from £6.25

Buying guide

What botanical extracts are

A botanical extract carries the character of a plant into a form a formulator can use. The extraction method decides both the form and where it goes in your recipe:

MethodResultExample
Oil maceration (infusion)Dried plant steeped in a carrier oil, then filteredCalendula in Sunflower Oil
Aqueous extractionWater-based juice or concentrateAloe Vera 1:1 Juice
DistillationAromatic water or distillateWitch Hazel BPC/USP Distillate 14%
Supercritical CO2Concentrated extract with no solvent residueVanilla CO2 Extract (10% Vanillin)

How to choose

Match the extract to the phase of your formula. Oil infusions go into the oil phase of creams, or straight into balms, body oils and soaps. Aqueous extracts such as aloe juice go into the water phase. Check the carrier as well: most of our infusions are in sunflower oil and monoi is in coconut oil, which affects texture and shelf life. Choose the organic version where your brand needs organic ingredients; it is named so in the title.

Popular picks

For aloe gels, hydrosols and more infusions, see botanical infusions and waters. Glycerin-based plant extracts from Vantage, such as Rosemary Extract and Cucumber Extract, are in the Vantage range.

Because most infusions are carried in sunflower oil, adding an antioxidant such as Rosemary Antioxidant or Vitamin E to your finished product helps protect the oil from rancidity. Water-based extracts such as aloe juice need an effective preservative system in the finished formula.

Bulk and trade supply

Most extracts are sold in 1kg and 5kg packs, with smaller sizes on several. Infused oils can be made to order in larger batches; ask about 25kg and drum quantities, or a bespoke infusion in a different carrier oil, through our bespoke blends service or by emailing support@theingredientsstore.com.

Documentation and quality

Each product page shows the INCI name, which lists both the plant and the carrier. For most extracts we hold a specification, safety data sheet, supplier product statement and manufacturing flow chart; vanilla infusions and aloe juice also have IFRA certificates. Food-use status is shown on each product page; use these extracts as cosmetic ingredients unless the product statement says otherwise. Certificates of analysis are available on request.

Buying at scale or for manufacturing?

Formulators sourcing extracts alongside other raw materials can start with our cosmetic ingredients supplier page, and brands producing at volume should see cosmetic and personal care manufacturers for contract supply and documentation.

Extracts: key facts
Products in range15 extracts and infusions
TypesOil infusions (macerates), aloe juice, witch hazel distillate, monoi
CarriersMainly sunflower oil; monoi in coconut oil
Pack sizes100ml to 5kg; larger batches on request
Organic optionsCalendula, arnica, comfrey, carrot tissue, green tea, vanilla
DocumentsSpecification, SDS, product statement for most; CoA on request

FAQs

What is an infused oil?

An infused oil, or macerate, is made by steeping dried plant material in a carrier oil, usually sunflower, and then filtering it. It carries the plant's oil-soluble components and is used in the oil phase of creams, balms, body oils and soaps.

Do you sell CO2 extracts?

Yes. We currently list Vanilla CO2 Extract (10% Vanillin). Contact us if you are looking for a specific CO2 extract and we will check availability.

Can you make an infusion in a different oil?

Bespoke infusions and larger batches can be quoted on request. Tell us the plant, the carrier oil and the quantity through our bespoke blends service or at support@theingredientsstore.com.

What is the shelf life of infused oils?

Shelf life follows the carrier oil. Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place away from light, and check quality before use after long storage. The specification for each product gives the details.