Botanical Herbal &Fresh Fruit & Extracts<strong>Inovia</strong> is especially well known as a botanical extrac<strong>to</strong>r(hot and cold) of both fresh and dry materials andproducts are carefully extracted <strong>to</strong> optimise thedesirable extractives.Extraction is generally achieved by either macerationor percolation. The solvent system employed maybe aqueous, alcoholic, glycolic or glycerol or acombination of these. Some products are alsoextracted/infused in<strong>to</strong> lipoid phase.Multi stage extraction is also possible as aredecolourised or colour controlled extracts forapplications with colour sensitive parameters in thefinal product. Strength of extract can usually betailored <strong>to</strong> suit the end formulation. Raw materialsused for extraction may be either fresh fruits or drybotanical material as available. Typically raw materialscomprise leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, roots, nuts,barks and whole plant matter.Botanical extracts provide a wealth of benefits andtherapeutic value especially in:• Beverage & Foods• Nutraceuticals• Personal Care & Toiletries<strong>Inovia</strong> also produces ‘’Floral waters’’ which areaqueous phase products arising either fromsolubilisation (‘’hydrosols’’) or as distillate waters(‘’hydrolats’’). These are generally standardised <strong>to</strong>provide improved shelf life and stability performance.Witch Hazel is also a key item and is offered as adistillate or as an extract in whatever format isrequired.<strong>Inovia</strong>’s manufacturing site is Certified Organic bothby the Soil Association UK as well as the BritishOrganic Farmers & Growers Body and <strong>to</strong> this end,<strong>Inovia</strong> works closely with cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong> developCertified Organic products, whether Essential orVegetable Oils, Botanical or Fruit Extracts, as well asfinished personal care products.<strong>Inovia</strong>’s range of Fresh ‘Fruit’ and Fresh ‘Salad’infusions are of particular interest withendless possibilities <strong>to</strong> determinefruit and herb combinations, or <strong>to</strong>develop bespokemulti-herb ormulti-fruitblends.-4-Many fruit products can alsobe offered as standardisedfruit juice concentrates andsome as pulps/purees.Elderflower is very much a speciality as both aconcentrate and an aqueous extraction.<strong>Inovia</strong> also manufactures and promotes otherinteresting Organics such as:Vivalin ® Aqueous Flax ExtractCertified OrganicVivalin ® is an aqueous Extract of Flaxseed with uniquephysical properties, produced by a patented processat the <strong>Inovia</strong> plant. Vivalin ® protects, nourishes,smooths as well as repairing the skin and isincreasingly used in cosmetic and <strong>to</strong>iletry products,both for men and women. <strong>Inovia</strong>’s Vivalin ® can beformulated with other extracts such as Aloe Vera as aone-packaged product.Vivalin ® is an emollient and skin conditioner, creatinga smooth and silky feeling in all products. It ispowerfully hydrating, with the intensity and feel of aserum and is versatile over a wide range ofapplications. In addition <strong>to</strong> being a superior emollientwith a pure base that provides nutrition for the skinand hair, it has emulsifying properties and whenused in aqueous systems, it also acts as a viscositybuilding agent.<strong>Inovia</strong> offers two grades of Vivalin ® and the materialcan be supplied either as a light creamy white liquidor as a translucent clear liquid, depending on therequired application. In addition <strong>to</strong> giving a soft andgentle viscous feel with a fine, silky texture, it gives atautening and smoothing effect on skin. It also createsa glossing effect on hair. Both types of Vivalin ® have amild and pleasant odour and can be used in suchproducts as:• Anti-aging, anti-wrinkle creams & serums• Around-eye creams• Body wash preparations• Facial cleansers & facial masks• Hair thickeners & sculpting gels• Hand creams, cuticle softeners• Lip gloss and lip salves• Shampoos, conditioners – giving good shine• Shaving creams and after shave moisturisers
Pomegranate Certified OrganicThe pomegranate, an ancient fruit whose regenerativeproperties have been celebrated for thousands ofyears, has come under growing scrutiny by skin carespecialists and medical researchers seeking naturalagents for the prevention and treatment of ageingskin and degenerative diseases.A selection of other Organicproducts available from <strong>Inovia</strong>:Essential Oil• Bergamot • Chamomile German Blue• Chamomile Roman • Clary Sage • Eucalyptus• Geranium • Grapefruit • Inula Graveolens• Juniper Berry • Lavandin • Lavender • Lemon• Lemongrass • Mandarin • Marjoram Sweet• Orange Sweet • Peppermint • Petitgrain• Rose Geranium • Rosemary • Sea Buckthorn Seed• Tea Tree • Thyme • Ylang YlangPomegranate Cold-Pressed OilA unique Oil containing conjugated fatty acids actingas a natural anti-inflamma<strong>to</strong>ry agent is without equalamong other plant oils. <strong>Inovia</strong>’s cold-pressedpomegranate seed oil is highly recommended:• Boosts res<strong>to</strong>ration and repair of the skin• Evens skin <strong>to</strong>ne and mops up free radicals• Helps with collagen production• Acts as a natural SPF• Helps reverse the damage of sun exposurePomegranate Hydro-alcoholicExtractFresh, selected pomegranates are used at the peak ofripeness and extracted at the <strong>Inovia</strong> plant site undercold, pH controlled conditions with organic alcohol.The spent comminute is removed by centrifugalfiltration followed by cross-flow micro filtration whichgives additional microbial stability and a brighttranslucent appearance. The alcohol is self-preservingso no additional preservatives are required. The clearorange-brown liquid has a characteristic freshpomegranate odour and can be used in numerousproduct applications.Pomegranate Hydro-alcoholic Extract is suitable foruse in alcohol and aqueous products, including theaqueous phase of creams and lotions. For additionalbenefits this extract can be combined with thePomegranate Seed Oil, making it suitable for the oilphase of creams and lotions. Examples of productsbased on these ingredients include:• Cleansing products• Hair care products• Skin care products-5-Vegetable Oils & Butters• Beeswax • Calendula Oil Infused • Cocoa Butter• Coconut Refined • Evening Primrose Oil • Jojoba Oil• Shea Butter • Sunflower Oil • Virgin Coconut Oil• Virgin Olive OilFinished Products<strong>Inovia</strong> can supply both in bulk or packaged uponcus<strong>to</strong>mers’ requests:• Body Wash• Liquid Castille Soap Base• Lip Balm BaseArnicaBirch BarkCalendula/MarigoldCapsicumChamomileComfreyEchinaceaElderflowerGoldensealGreen TeaLavenderLemonNettleRed CloverRed RaspberryRosemarySageWhite WillowYarrowAnti-dandruffBlondeBrunetteDry HairHair LossShineSplit Ends•• • • •• • •• •• • • •• ••• ••••• •• • • ••• •• • • •• • • •• • •• •Botanical Extracts and DerivativesApplication Chart for Hair