Flavex Hop CO₂ extracts
Natural Antibacterial Efficacy for Your Cosmetic Products
Thanks to our many years of expertise in the particularly gentle extraction of sensitive natural plant actives, you receive a guaranteed natural hop extract. It is obtained using supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and is completely free from solvents.
Flavex offers hop CO₂ extracts in two variants, specifically developed for cosmetic manufacturers who demand the highest standards of quality, functionality, and natural purity.
Overview of Flavex Hop CO₂ Extracts:
081.013
Hop CO₂-to extract, flavor reduced, standardized
- standardized to a content of 50 % humulones und lupulones
- flavor reduced, liquid at room temperature and easy to handle
- ideal for odor-sensitive formulations
- recommended dosage between 0.2 and 0.5 %
081.002
Hop CO₂-to extract, genuine quality
- contains 70 - 80 % humulones und lupulones, along with essential oil from hops
- For formulations with an authentic, slightly bitter fragrance
- Waxy at room temperature; becomes liquid at around 40 °C and is then relatively easy to process
- At concentrations of 0.1 - 0.3%, it has a slightly bitter hop note
Both hop CO₂ extracts can be easily incorporated into oil and fat phases or transferred into aqueous phases with the aid of emulsifiers. They offer a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives.
Use of Hop Extracts in Cosmetics
The lipophilic constituents of hops – particularly humulones and lupulones – exhibit proven strong antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria as well as against Trichophyton species [1, 2, 3]. In addition to these functional properties, hop extract imparts a characteristic hop aroma to cosmetic products, providing a pleasant, natural fragrance. Below is a selection of cosmetic application areas for our hop extracts:
Application Areas of Flavex Hop Extracts in Cosmetics
- Generally used in formulations for microbial stabilization; a combination with antioxidant extracts from rosemary or sage is recommended, as synergistic effects are often observed.
- The antibacterial effect can be utilized in deodorizing formulations; with emulsifiers, hop extracts can usually be easily incorporated into the aqueous phase [6].
- In foot care, hop extracts are of interest due to their effectiveness against Trichophytes; Trichophyton rubrum causes over 90% of all athlete’s foot infections [1].
- In formulations designed to support a disrupted skin microbiome, especially where efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus or Propionibacterium acnes is required, such as in atopic dermatitis or acne [2,7].
- Hops can impart a shine to dark hair and are therefore well suited for use in hair care products [2].
- Hops can help maintain healthy teeth [5]. We also recommend our Curcuma xanthorrhiza CO₂ extracts for this purpose.
Flavex Hop CO₂ Extracts: Developed for the highest standards
Whether you are a product developer seeking effective, natural active ingredients or a procurement specialist who values reliable availability and transparent documentation, we provide the right solution – expert, transparent, and sustainable.
Our focus is on consistently maintaining optimal conditions, such as appropriate cultivation and storage practices, to ensure the highest quality.
Flavex guarantees:
- Technical documentation and declaration support
- COSMOS compliance available upon request
- Personalized consultation
- Fast delivery and long-term supply reliability
- Free small samples available upon request
Flavex – Your Supplier of High-quality CO₂ Extracts
Flavex operates exclusively in the B2B sector, supplying its products solely to specialized companies. Since 1986, Flavex has been producing high-quality CO₂ extracts for cosmetics, food, and flavor applications, with a strong focus on:
- Sustainable sourcing of raw materials
- Gentle CO₂ extraction at low temperatures
- Solvent-free processing
- Reliable availability
In addition to hops, our portfolio includes antioxidant plant extracts such as rosemary, sage, and curcuma – ideal for combination with hops to achieve synergistic effects.
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Literature
[1] Langezaal et al.
Antimicrobial Screening of essential oils and extracts of some Humulus lupulus cultivars;
Pharmazeutisch Weekblad, 1992, pp. 363
[2] K.W. Quirin
Herbal Extracts in Support of Natural Cosmetics Preservation; Cosmetic Science Technology, 2007
[3] Bhattacharya et al.
Inhibition of streptococcus mutans and other oral streptococci by Hop (humulus lupulus L.) constituents,
Economic Botany 57 (1), pp. 118, 2003
[4] Wolfgang Blascheck u.a. (Hrsg.)
HagerROM 2017, Hagers Enzyklopädie der Arzneistoffe und Drogen, Suttgart: Wissenschaftliche
Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart, 2017
[5] Anton Schestakov et al.
Effect of Polyphenols on the ultrastructure of Dentin Pellicle and subsequent Erosion.
[6] Elizabeth R Dumas et al.
Deodorant effects of a supercritical hops extract: antibacterial activity against Corynebacterium xerosis
and Staphylococcus epidermidis and efficacy testing of a hops⁄zinc ricinoleate stick in humans through
the sensory evaluation of axillary deodorancy
[7] Natalja Weber et al.
Hop Extract Acts as an Antioxidant with Antimicrobial Effects against Propionibacterium Acnes and
Staphylococcus Aureus