About this material
Punarnava Root Extract (Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract) is a Botanical extract supplied by MakeYourSkin as powder / liquid extract; solvent system supplier-dependent for professional cosmetic formulation. Rooted in the Indian Ayurvedic tradition and sourced from India, it is valued for traditional skin care.
What is Punarnava Root Extract?
Punarnava Root Extract is supplied under the INCI / technical name Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract.
It belongs to the Botanical extract group and is derived from boerhavia diffusa root. The material reaches you as powder / liquid extract; solvent system supplier-dependent. It is a traditional, well-established material with a long record of cosmetic use and generally dependable supply.
Key Properties & Benefits
- Traditional skin care
- Supplied against a defined species, plant part and extraction solvent, with a botanical dossier on request.
- Carries an authentic Ayurvedic provenance story that resonates strongly with Indian and export consumers.
Uses & Applications
Punarnava Root Extract is used in serums, toners, masks, facial oils, cleansers, hair oils and traditional-format preparations.
Typical applications from the catalogue record: Skin and/or hair care.
In traditional Indian formats it appears in taila, ubtan, lepa and hair-oil preparations, and translates well into modern serum, mask and cleanser formats.
How to Use — Recommended Use Level
| Typical use level | 0.5–5% for liquid/glycolic extracts; 0.1–1% for dry powder extracts |
|---|---|
| Recommended pH | 4.0–7.0 |
| Addition phase | Water phase, cool-down |
| Solubility | Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating. |
General rule: always begin at the lower end of the range, confirm the level against the supplier technical data sheet, and validate stability, pH, colour, odour and preservative efficacy on the finished formulation before scaling up.
Technical Specification
| INCI / Technical Name | Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | Not assigned as a single number — botanical, ferment and blended materials are defined by species, part, solvent and specification rather than by one CAS. The applicable CAS or EINECS entries for the exact grade are stated on the supplier CoA. |
| Ingredient Family | Botanical extract |
| Primary Cosmetic Functions | Traditional skin care |
| Typical Applications | Skin and/or hair care |
| Source / Feedstock | Boerhavia Diffusa root |
| Origin / Tradition | India / Ayurveda |
| Typical Bulk Form | Powder / liquid extract; solvent system supplier-dependent |
| Appearance | Supplied as a powder or a liquid depending on the grade ordered |
| Solubility | Grade Dependent |
| Market Status | Traditional / established |
| Catalogue Range | Extended Range |
| Storage | Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat. |
| Shelf Life | 12–24 months from manufacture; retest date stated on the Certificate of Analysis |
| Vendor | MakeYourSkin |
| MYS Catalogue Code | COS-A00450 |
Regulatory Note
A botanical INCI name alone is not a specification. Define and document the species, plant part, extraction solvent, drug-to-extract ratio, carrier and preservative system, standardised marker content where relevant, and the pesticide, heavy-metal and microbiological profile. Some species are restricted or prohibited in specific markets — check the destination-market list before you commit to a formula.
Supplier diligence required: Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification.
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.
Reference: Regulatory / scientific reference
Documentation Supplied
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch supplied
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) in the current GHS format
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with specification, solubility and handling guidance
- INCI declaration and, where assigned, CAS / EINECS numbers
- Botanical dossier: species, plant part, extraction solvent, drug-to-extract ratio and standardised marker content where applicable
- Pesticide residue and allergen statement on request
- Non-GMO statement on request
- Vegan / animal-origin declaration on request
- Halal and Kosher certification on request where the supplier holds it
- Heavy-metal and microbiological test data on request
Available Pack Sizes
Supplied in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. Bulk quantities above 5 Kg, and drum or sack quantities, are available on request — contact the MakeYourSkin sales desk for a quotation and lead time.
| 50 g | Pilot batches and small production runs |
|---|---|
| 225 g | Pilot batches and indie production runs |
| 1 Kg | Regular production for small and mid-size brands |
| 5 Kg | Scaled production and contract manufacturing |
Disclaimer & Caution in Use
For external cosmetic use in professionally formulated products only. This is a concentrated raw material, not a finished cosmetic, and it is not intended for undiluted application to skin, for ingestion, or for any medicinal purpose. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, avoid raising dust with powders, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Always run a patch test on the finished formulation, and validate stability, compatibility, pH and preservative efficacy before sale. Information supplied is offered in good faith as formulation guidance and does not constitute a safety assessment, a regulatory approval or a medical claim.
Fine powder — avoid generating and inhaling dust. Use local exhaust ventilation or a suitable respirator when weighing, and wet the powder into the formulation phase rather than dry-blending in open air.
Specification
| INCI NAME | Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract |
|---|---|
| CAS NUMBER | Not assigned |
| FAMILY | Botanical extract |
| ORIGIN | India / Ayurveda — Boerhavia Diffusa root |
| SUPPLY FORM | Powder / liquid extract; solvent system supplier-dependent |
| SOLUBILITY | Grade Dependent — Solubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating. |
| TYPICAL USE LEVEL | 0.5–5% for liquid/glycolic extracts; 0.1–1% for dry powder extracts |
| pH RANGE | 4.0–7.0 |
| ADD AT | Water phase, cool-down |
| FUNCTIONS | Traditional skin care |
| USED IN | Skin and/or hair care |
| STORAGE | Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat. |
| PACK SIZES | 50 g to 5 Kg |
| REGULATORY | Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification |
How to work with it
The specification's Add at row is the one to read first. Water-phase materials added to a hot oil phase are the most common reason a batch separates.
Measure the finished product, not the premix. Outside the range the activity drops away and, for some materials, the degradation route is what causes complaints.
Then work up through stability and compatibility testing. Higher is not better, and the destination market's limit may sit below your formulation ceiling.