Clove Bud Oil is a plant-derived essential oil distilled from the dried flower buds of the clove tree and used in cosmetics for its warm, spicy aroma. It is commonly included at low levels in balms, soaps, cleansers, massage products, and fragrance blends to add depth and a warming sensory profile. Clove Bud Oil is carefully selected by Suncoast PCP for its aromatic quality, consistency, and alignment with clean and modern formulation standards.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is a minimally processed, plant-derived oil known for its rich, nourishing properties and natural coconut aroma. It is commonly used in cosmetics and skincare to add structure, softness, and moisture in creams, lotions, balms, body butters, soaps, and hair care products. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is carefully selected by Suncoast PCP for its purity, consistency, and alignment with clean and modern formulation standards.
Vegetable-Derived Squalane is a lightweight, plant-based emollient used in cosmetics and skincare for its silky feel and fast absorption. It helps soften and smooth the skin without greasiness and is commonly used in serums, facial oils, creams, lotions, and hair care products. Vegetable-Derived Squalane is carefully selected by Suncoast PCP for its stability, versatility, and alignment with clean and modern formulation standards.
Botanical extracts are ingredients derived from plants—such as leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, or bark—by extracting beneficial compounds using solvents like water, glycerin, alcohol, or oils. They are used in cosmetic formulations to deliver plant-based functional components while supporting clean, nature-forward product positioning.
INCI Names: Vary by botanical source and solvent system (e.g., Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract)
Physical Form: Liquid, powder, or oil-based extract
Solubility: Water-soluble, oil-soluble, or dispersible depending on extraction medium
Function: Skin conditioning, antioxidant support, soothing, or sensory enhancement (ingredient dependent)
Extract composition and performance depend on plant part, extraction method, and solvent system.
Botanical extracts are used to:
Support skin and hair conditioning
Provide antioxidant or soothing benefits
Enhance product story and natural positioning
Complement active ingredient systems
They are commonly included in creams, lotions, serums, toners, cleansers, masks, and hair care products.
Usage levels vary widely based on extract strength and form:
0.1–1.0% for concentrated or standardized extracts
1–5% for glycerin- or water-based extracts
Up to 10% for mild, aqueous botanical systems
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): Many botanical extracts are reviewed and considered safe as used
Environmental Working Group (EWG): Ratings vary by botanical; many common extracts rate Low Hazard (Score 1–2)
GRAS Status: Some botanicals are GRAS for food use; GRAS does not determine cosmetic safety
Skin Compatibility: Generally well tolerated; allergen potential depends on plant species and concentration
Formulation and testing help ensure compatibility for sensitive-skin applications.
Botanical extracts are widely accepted under major retailer clean standards when:
Sourced responsibly and transparently
Free from restricted solvents or contaminants
Used at appropriate cosmetic concentrations
Clearly labeled by INCI name
Many extracts are available in organic, non-GMO, sustainably harvested, or fair-trade options, depending on supplier.
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