Essentially Natural Melavoid Botanical Active (Boerhavia diffusa Extract)

• INCI Name: Propanediol, Aqua, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
• Ingredients: Vegetal propanediol, water, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
• Botanical Name: Boerhavia diffusa L.
• Plant Part: Root
• Form: Liquid botanical active
• Appearance: Transparent to slightly turbid liquid
• Colour: Pale brown to brown
• Aroma: Characteristic
• Solubility: Soluble in aqueous solutions
• Composition: Propanediol 70-90%, Aqua 10-30%, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract 1-3%
• Active Marker: Boeravinones
• Preservative-Free
• Non-GMO
• Cruelty-Free
• TSE/BSE-Free
• COSMOS Approved
• Halal Certified
• Vegan
  
• Free From: Formaldehyde, silicones, latex, microplastics and phthalates
• Suitable For: Cosmetic Use
• Storage: Store in tightly closed vessels at room temperature, protected from direct light and humidity

• Creating botanical brightening and tone-evening skincare formulations
• Supporting formulas focused on the appearance of dark spots and uneven-looking skin tone
• Adding a plant-derived active to water-based serums and gels
• Formulating gel creams, lotions, creams and emulsified facial products
• Developing body milks, deodorants, neck and décolletage products, and make-up-adjacent skincare
• Building plant-led facial care concepts where a ready-to-use liquid active is preferred
• Adding a water-soluble botanical active to natural-focused formulations

This Product Is For:

• Cosmetic formulators creating plant-led skincare products
• Makers working with water-based and emulsified systems
• Product developers formulating brightening, radiance and tone-evening concepts
• Brands looking for a ready-to-use liquid botanical active
• Formulators working to natural, COSMOS-aligned, vegan or Halal-positioned skincare concepts

This Product Is Not For:

• Anhydrous oil-only products
• Use as a finished product on its own
• Food, flavouring or supplement applications
• Direct application to skin without formulation
• Products making medical, bleaching or guaranteed pigmentation-removal claims

• As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Add to suitable water-based or emulsified formulations.
• As a Botanical Active: Use in serums, gels, creams and lotions where a plant-derived liquid active is appropriate.
• In Emulsions: Add at a suitable stage for water-soluble actives, following your formulation process and stability testing.
• In Water-Based Products: Blend into aqueous systems where the formula has been properly preserved and stability checked.
• Processing Tip: Keep the container well sealed and protect the ingredient from excess light and humidity during storage.
• Formulation Tip: Confirm compatibility, pH, preservation and final product stability before scaling.

• For cosmetic formulation use only
• Not intended for ingestion
• Do not use as a finished ready-to-apply product
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Patch test the finished formulation before wider use
• Keep the container tightly closed when not in use
• Store at room temperature away from direct light and humidity
• In case of turbidity, filter before use
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: Is Melavoid oil-soluble?
A: No. It is soluble in aqueous systems, so it is better suited to water-based or emulsified formulations.

Q: What is Melavoid made from?
A: It is made from the active fraction of Boerhavia diffusa root in vegetal propanediol and water.

Q: What kinds of formulas does Melavoid suit best?
A: It suits serums, gels, lotions, creams, body milks and other cosmetic systems that can incorporate water-soluble actives.

Q: Can Melavoid be used as a finished product on its own?
A: No. It is a cosmetic formulation ingredient and should be used within a properly developed finished product.