Maca grows in Peru's Andes Mountains and is farmed as a vegetable. It belongs to the broccoli family, but the plant's root looks like a turnip. Maca root is classified depending on its many colors, which might be red, black, pink, or yellow.

COMMON USES: MACA ORGANIC BOTANICAL EXTRACT IS A FINE POWDER OF LIGHT BEIGE COLOR THAT IS EXTRACTED FROM MACA ROOTS THAT DEHYDRATE AT LOW TEMPERATURES AND ARE MILLED. COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE 'APHRODISIAC OF THE ANDES', MACA EXTRACT IS LOADED WITH BENEFICIAL NUTRIENTS, INCLUDING VITAMINS (B1, B2, C, E), MINERAL AND TRACE ELEMENTS. MACA ROOT HELPS TO PROMOTE ELASTICITY AND SKIN SUPPLENESS, ACCORDING TO RESEARCH STUDIES. This extract promotes a radiant complexion by resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin. MACA EXTRACT IS A GREAT INGREDIENT FOR LUXURIOUS SKIN CARE PRODUCTS.

NOTE: THE COLOR OF THIS EXTRACT MAY VARY BY BATCH.
To use botanical extracts, use between 0.5 and 2% of the product's weight.

How to include extracts into formulations
■ Most extracts should be added during the formulation's cooling phase.
■ Use for heavy goods such as shampoos and creams. 
■ To dissolve the powdered extract, add 5-10 ml of hot water (45 °C - 50 ̊C; cool down temperature) and mix thoroughly. Combine this mixture thoroughly with the product.
■ For water-based products like mists and toners, There is no need to dissolve the extract before mixing it into the product.
■ Certificate of Analysis. Product:

Maca Organic Botanical Extract
Lot #: 57002A00118
Storage: Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Properties Specifications Results
Appearance: Light brown fine powder. Complies Odor: The characteristic odor. Complies
Solubility: Water-soluble. Complies
Particle Size: < 400 microns. 40 mesh
Moisture: < 10% 7.05%