Nettle Root Glycerin Extract
Nettle Root Glycerin Extract is a topical-grade glycerin extract of nettle root (Urtica dioica) in glycerin derived from RSPO-certified palm oil, made for cosmetic developers formulating scalp, hair, and facial care. Produced at Bio-Botanica's FDA-inspected cGMP facility using the Bio-Chelated low-heat cold-extraction process for a full-spectrum root profile.
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What Is Nettle Root Glycerin Extract?
Nettle Root Glycerin Extract is a personal-care glycerin extract made from the root of Urtica dioica in glycerin, a water-compatible humectant carrier derived from RSPO-certified palm oil. Using the root rather than the leaf gives formulators a distinct botanical option, particularly for scalp and hair care where nettle root has a long tradition. It is full-spectrum and non-standardized, produced through the Bio-Chelated low-heat process to help retain a Holistically Balanced root profile.
Market Demand
Root-derived botanicals hold a distinct place in scalp and hair care, and demand tracks the wider category: Grand View Research reports the global herbal extract market is on course to reach USD 53.43 billion by 2030, sustaining formulator interest in nettle root ingredients.
Formulation Applications
As a glycerin-based active, this root extract suits scalp serums, leave-in and rinse-off hair treatments, shampoos and conditioners, and facial toners, essences, and moisturizers in aqueous phases. Its glycerin carrier makes it straightforward to add to water-based cosmetic systems. Brands can build scalp- and hair-focused positioning around a botanical nettle root story that differs from leaf-based ranges.
Why Formulators Choose Bio-Botanica
Operating from Hauppauge, New York since 1972, Bio-Botanica extracts nettle root at an FDA-inspected cGMP facility and sources its glycerin carrier from RSPO-certified palm oil. Each lot moves through identity, microbial, USP, and heavy-metal testing in an onsite lab using instrumentation such as UPLC-MS/MS and ICP/MS, backed by third-party labs and NSF, cGMP, and FSSC 22000 quality systems. Kosher and Halal certification are available, and samples include a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative COA, and an SDS.
Common Buyer Questions
Is this made from nettle root or nettle leaf?
This SKU is made from nettle root (Urtica dioica). It is distinct from our nettle leaf glycerin extracts.
What is the carrier?
Glycerin serves as the carrier, functioning as a water-compatible humectant and sourced from RSPO-certified palm oil.
Is this a topical ingredient?
Yes. It is a cosmetic-grade topical ingredient for scalp, hair, and skin formulation, not for ingestible use.
Does it contain alcohol?
No. This root extract is carried in glycerin, so ethanol is not used as a carrier.
What applications is nettle root best suited to?
It is a natural fit for scalp serums, hair treatments, shampoos and conditioners, and facial toners, essences, and moisturizers.
Is the product standardized?
No, this root glycerin extract is supplied full-spectrum and non-standardized.
How does root differ from leaf for my formulation?
The root offers a different botanical profile and story from the leaf, which many brands use for scalp- and hair-focused positioning.
Which certifications are available?
Kosher and Halal certification are available; confirm current status during quoting.
How do you confirm identity and purity?
Testing runs in an onsite lab using instrumentation such as UPLC-MS/MS and ICP/MS for identity, microbial, USP, and heavy metals, with third-party lab support.
What documentation comes with a sample?
Nettle root samples come with a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative COA, and an SDS.
How is pricing handled?
Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications.