Guggul Hydroglycolic Extract

Guggul Hydroglycolic Extract

Guggul comes from Commiphora wightii, also known as Commiphora mukul, a thorny tree of the dry regions of northwestern India and a relative of myrrh. Its bark releases a fragrant resin that has a long place in Ayurvedic tradition. Guggul Hydroglycolic Extract brings that plant into cosmetics as a water-soluble liquid, sold from a 0.33 oz (10 mL) pack. The exact INCI, carrier and recommended level are confirmed on the supplier CoA for each lot.

What hydroglycolic means

A hydroglycolic extract is made with a mixture of water and a glycol, such as propylene glycol, butylene glycol or glycerin. That solvent pulls out water-soluble plant compounds and gives a liquid that blends easily into water phases. The glycol adds a light moisturizing feel of its own and appears in the INCI on the label.

Products with an Ayurvedic identity

The extract is chosen mainly for its heritage and botanical story. A body lotion with warm, spicy fragrance notes, a daily face cream with a botanical identity, a light water-based serum or a toning lotion with herbal character all suit it.

Adding it to a batch

Stir the extract into the water phase during cool-down and check the finished pH. Plant extracts can bring color and a resinous odor, so test the fragrance and the look of clear products before you fix the formula. A preservation check is advisable, as with any botanical water phase.

Building a botanical range

For a broader plant-based story, pair guggul with bakuchiol or with centella asiatica oil extract in the oil phase. The Radiancyl maca extract fits a similar heritage concept. More plant extracts are collected in our botanical extracts section.