STINGING NETTLE (ROOT) INFUSED IN REFINED OLIVE OIL

Stinging nettle root macerate in refined olive oil

Stinging nettle root macerate in refined olive oil combines infused nettle root with a stable lipid carrier, designed for cosmetic labs and soap makers seeking a traceable plant-based active. This guide covers how the macerate is obtained, its properties relevant to formulation, and its main cosmetic applications, along with bulk B2B supply conditions.

What is stinging nettle root macerate in olive oil?

This macerate is obtained by infusing stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) root in refined olive oil, which serves as the extraction vehicle. During the process, lipid-soluble compounds present in the root gradually migrate into the oil, resulting in an oily extract ready to be incorporated into cosmetic formulations.

Prior refining of the olive oil improves oxidative stability and gives it a more neutral sensory profile, making it easier to use across different cosmetic textures without interfering with the finished product's scent or color. As a wholesale supplier of vegetable oils and macerates, we supply this ingredient in bulk formats suited to industrial production.

Main cosmetic uses of nettle root macerate

Hair care. It is a common ingredient in shampoos, tonics and hair serums formulated to support a balanced-feeling scalp and conditioned hair fiber, thanks to the oily carrier's compatibility with leave-in and rinse-off formulas.

Skin formulations. It is incorporated into creams, balms and body oils where a root-based botanical extract is sought as a differentiating ingredient in the INCI list, while also contributing the emollient properties of refined olive oil.

Base for oil blends. Being an already stabilized macerate, it is used as a component in cosmetic blends alongside other vegetable oils and actives, simplifying the formulation process in the lab.

Artisan soap making. Soap makers and natural cosmetics workshops use it to add a botanical extract to cold-process and saponified soaps, valuing its traceable origin and compatibility with cold saponification.

EINECS: 283-391-9. INCI: Olea Europaea in (Olive) Fruit Oil.