IO Fruit Extract Blend Liquid (Bilberry, Sugar Cane, Orange Extracts)

This ingredient at a glance

IO Fruit Extract Blend Liquid (Bilberry, Sugar Cane, Orange Extracts) is a water-soluble liquid active concentrate. This ingredient from Active Concepts has the INCI water, bilberry fruit extract, sugar cane extract, orange fruit extract, lemon fruit extract and sugar maple extract, a classic fruit acid blend. The supplier guideline is 1 to 10% in the water phase.

Working with a fruit blend

Fruit-based blends in cosmetics often bring a fresh, radiant story. Some contain fruit acids, sugars or polyphenols, each with different behavior. Because the composition is not stated, read the supplier documents before choosing a product type and before making any claim about exfoliation or brightening.

Product formats

Toners

Light water-based toners.

Serums

Fresh fruit-themed serums.

Gel creams

Light moisturizers.

Masks

Gel or cream masks.

Processing

Add the concentrate to the water phase during cool-down, below about 40 °C, and avoid prolonged heat. The broad pH range of 3.0 to 7.0 gives flexibility; choose the pH according to the other ingredients and the supplier's advice.

Good partners

Citrus bioflavonoids extract powder suits a fruit story. Aronia berry extract adds a berry note, and Trehalose supports hydration. Browse more in the actives catalog.

Testing

Check color, odor and pH over time. If the blend contains fruit acids, run patch tests and measure the final pH carefully.

Claims

Fresh, fruit-inspired care. Base specific claims on supplier data.

Characteristics

Form: water-soluble liquid. INCI: water, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract. Use level: 1 to 10%. PH range on the card: 3.0 to 7.0.

Original recipe: fruit glow toner, 100 g

Distilled water 89.80 g, glycerin 3.00 g, IO Fruit Extract Blend Liquid (Bilberry, Sugar Cane, Orange Extracts) 3.00 g, panthenol 1.00 g, trehalose 1.00 g, phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin 1.00 g, sodium citrate 0.50 g, citric acid 0.50 g, fragrance 0.20 g. Dissolve glycerin, panthenol and trehalose in the water, add IO Fruit Extract Blend Liquid (Bilberry, Sugar Cane, Orange Extracts), the preservative and fragrance, and adjust the pH. Adjust IO Fruit Extract Blend Liquid (Bilberry, Sugar Cane, Orange Extracts) level to the CoA.

Questions for the supplier

Ask which fruits are in the blend, whether it contains fruit acids, the active content, the preservative used in the concentrate and any test data. These answers decide the label, the safety assessment and the claims.

Fragrance

Fruity fragrances match the story. Keep levels low in leave-on facial products.

Lab tip

Shake or stir the concentrate before weighing in case it has settled.

Lot records

Keep each CoA with the batch file and note the lot used.

Choosing the pH

The broad pH window on the card lets the blend fit very different products. A slightly acidic toner around pH 5 suits most skin, while a gel cream can sit closer to neutral. If the supplier confirms fruit acids in the blend, the pH also controls how strongly they act, so set it carefully and test on volunteers.

Building a fruit range

A toner, a light serum and a gel mask can share the concentrate for a coherent fruit-inspired line. Match the fragrance and the packaging color to the theme, and keep the messaging fresh and simple.

Preservation

Sugar-rich fruit blends can feed microbes. Run a challenge test on each finished product.

Record keeping

Record the concentrate lot, the final pH and the color of each batch, because natural fruit blends can vary from lot to lot.

Sensory check

Ask testers to rate the scent and skin feel after one minute and after ten minutes.

Storage

Store closed as the CoA directs. Close the container after use.