Milk Thistle Seed Glycerin Extract
Milk Thistle Seed Glycerin Extract is a glycerin extract of Silybum marianum seed built on glycerin derived from RSPO-certified palm oil, a water-compatible humectant carrier for cosmetic formulators. Manufactured at Bio-Botanica's FDA-inspected cGMP facility via the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process, it is full-spectrum and non-standardized, aimed at glycerin-preferring personal-care systems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What Is Milk Thistle Seed Glycerin Extract?
Milk Thistle Seed Glycerin Extract is a cosmetic glycerin extract made from Silybum marianum seed in a glycerin carrier, where the glycerin is derived from RSPO-certified palm oil and functions as a water-compatible humectant. Offered full-spectrum and non-standardized, this cosmetic-grade glycerin extract gives formulators an alcohol-free, glycol-free carrier choice for topical work.
Market Demand
Growth in the milk thistle extracts category, estimated by Cognitive Market Research at close to a 6.00% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, is spilling into personal care as brands look for recognizable, water-compatible humectant carriers. Glycerin-based botanical actives appeal to formulators developing free-from and glycol-conscious skincare positioning.
Formulation Applications
This glycerin extract folds into hydrating serums, toners, essences, cream masks, and leave-on moisturizers where a glycerin humectant carrier is preferred over glycol or oil. It works in water-phase and emulsion systems alike. Brands can frame it as a botanical seed active for glycerin-forward, alcohol-free cosmetic collections.
Why Formulators Choose Bio-Botanica
Bio-Botanica, family-owned in Hauppauge, New York since 1972, prepares this glycerin extract through its proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat extraction to hold a Holistically Balanced seed profile. The onsite quality lab performs identity, microbial, USP, and heavy-metal testing using tools such as LC/MS and ICP/MS, and Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification is available for qualifying programs.
Common Buyer Questions
What is a glycerin extract?
It is a botanical extract carried in glycerin; here Silybum marianum seed is extracted into a glycerin base for topical use.
Where does the glycerin come from?
The glycerin is derived from RSPO-certified palm oil and acts as a water-compatible humectant carrier.
Is this extract alcohol-free?
Yes, it uses a glycerin carrier rather than ethanol, making it an alcohol-free option for cosmetic formulas.
How does it differ from the butylene glycol version?
This SKU uses a glycerin carrier, while the BG liquid extract uses a butylene glycol carrier for water-phase blending.
Which plant part is used?
It is made from Silybum marianum seed, suited to topical personal-care formulation.
Is it standardized?
No, this glycerin extract ships full-spectrum and stays non-standardized.
What formats suit it?
It works in hydrating serums, toners, cream masks, and leave-on moisturizers.
Is it for topical use only?
Yes, this cosmetic-grade glycerin extract is intended for personal-care applications, not ingestion.
What ships with a sample?
Samples include a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative COA, and an SDS.
Can certifications be provided?
We can arrange Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification when a program qualifies.
How is pricing handled?
Pricing is quoted to each buyer's volume and specifications and is not posted online.
How is quality verified?
Every lot undergoes onsite identity, microbial, USP, and heavy-metal testing, backed by third-party labs.