Albizia Julibrissin Bark/Seed Extract is a product of natural origin obtained from the plant Albizia Julibrissin, botanical family Fabaceae.

The name describes the structure of the ingredient:

• "Albizia" is the genus name of the plant species. The genus "Albizia" was named in honor of Filippo degli Albizzi, an Italian naturalist who introduced the plant to Europe in the 18th century.
• "julibrissin" is the specific name of the plant and refers to its characteristic silky flowers.
• "Bark/Seed Extract" indicates that the extract comes from the bark and/or seeds of Albizia julibrissin.

Description of raw materials used in production and their functions.

• Albizia julibrissin bark and seeds. The primary source for extracts rich in bioactive compounds.
• Solvents like water or ethyl alcohol. Used to extract active compounds from the seeds or aerial parts of Albizia julibrissin.
• Preservative agents. Might be added to maintain stability and prevent degradation of the extract.

It appears as a transparent to brown liquid or powder, depending on the extraction method and concentration.

Step-by-step summary of industrial extraction process.

• Harvesting. Bark and seeds of Albizia julibrissin are harvested.
• Extraction. Active compounds are extracted from the bark and seeds using solvents like water or ethyl alcohol.
• Filtration. The resulting solution is filtered to remove any solid particles.
• Evaporation. If required, the solvent is evaporated to get a more concentrated extract.
• Addition of preservatives. If the extract is to be stored for extended periods, preservative agents might be added.

What it is for and where

Cosmetics

Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product. 

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.

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Its dried bark has been used for centuries in He Huan traditional Chinese medicine to treat depression, anxiety, insomnia.