COSTA RICA NATURAL BEAUTY EXTRACTS
COSTA RICA
NATURAL BEAUTY EXTRACTS
NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME PART BENEFITS / APPLICATIONS PRICE / Gal
Aloe Aloe vera Leaves Astringent - Healing - Anti-inflammatory USD 70.14
Apple Malus
domestica Fruit Anti-aging - Energizing - Toner USD 80.64
Avocado Persea
americana Fruit Antioxidant - Moisturizing - Follicle stimulant
USD 70.14
(Oil) USD 160.60
Banana Musa
paradisiaca Fruit Antioxidant - Anti-irritant - Regenerating USD 67.14
Basil Ocimum
basilicum Leaves Toning - Antiseptic - Antioxidant USD 80.64
Beet Beta vulgaris Root Anti-aging - Anti-inflammatory - Fungicidal USD 67.14
Blackberry Morus sp. Fruit Anti-aging - Regenerative USD 70.14
Carrot Daucus carota Root Healing - Soothing - Tonic USD 110.64
Chamomile Anthemis nobilis Flower Regenerative - Antiseptic - Anti-allergenic USD 87.12
(Alc) USD 90.36
Coconut Cocos nucifera Nut Soothing - Emollient - Moisturizer USD 80.64
Cucumber Cucumis sativus Fruit Astringent - Emollient - Soothing USD 67.14
Ginger Zingiber
officinale Root Antioxidant - Anti-cellulite USD 80.64
Red Grape Vitis vinifera Fruit Antiseptic - Astringent - Soothing - Tonic USD 80.64
Kiwi Actinidia
deliciosa Fruit Moisturizing - Whitening USD 80.64
Lemon Citrus limon Fruit Whitening - Antiseptic - Astringent - Tonic USD 67.14
Mango Manguifera
indica Fruit Hydrating - Cleansing USD 68.64
NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME PART BENEFITS / APPLICATIONS PRICE / Gal
Melon Cucumis melo Fruit Antioxidant - Toning - Moisturizing USD 67.74
Mint Mentha sp. Leaves Soothing - Cooling - Decongesting USD 80.64
Orange Citrus sinensis Fruit Antioxidant - Anti-cellulite USD 67.14
Oregano Origanum
vulgare Leaves Antibacterial - Astringent USD 80.64
Papaya Carica papaya Fruit Exfolliant - Lifting USD 67.14
Parsley Petroselinum
crispum Leaves Cleansing - Lightening USD 95.64
Passion fruit Passiflora edulis Fruit Anti-aging - Hydrating USD 68.64
Pineapple Ananas
comosus Fruit Exfolliant - Anti-inflammatory - Analgesic USD 70.14
Rosemary Rosmarinus
officinalis Leaves Tonic - Astringent - Antiseptic USD 80.64
Spinach Spinacia
oleracea Leaves Antioxidant - Healing USD 80.64
Starfruit Averrhoa
carambola Fruit Antioxidant - Nourishing USD 67.74
Strawberry Fragaria
ananassa Fruit Cleansing - Astringent - Teeth Whitening USD 71.64
Tamarind Tamarindus
indica Fruit Exfolliating - Elasticity - Anti-aging USD 69.24
Tangerine Citrus tangerina Fruit Cleansing - Antioxidant USD 77.64
Thyme Thymus vulgaris Leaves Antiseptic - Bactericide - Tonic USD 80.64
Watermelon Citrullus lanatus Fruit Moisturizing - Astringent USD 67.74
ALOE | Aloe vera
APPLE | Malus domestica
AVOCADO | Persea americana
BANANA | Musa paradisiaca
Aloe vera extract is widely used for treating damages by
irritation, burns, wounds, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and der-
matitis. It contains anthraquinones, saccharides, prostaglan-
dins, enzymes, amino acids and minerals that help fight in-
fections, reduce swelling, itching, inflammation and pain.
Aloe is also a lofty source of antioxidants.
Applied to the skin, apple is a great toner and an excellent
nutrient that supplies vitamins, antioxidants, and alpha-
hydroxy acid; which purify, refine and rejuvenate the skin.
Apple fruit has also high elastase inhibition activity, suitable
for treatments aimed at recovering and maintaining elastic-
ity of the skin.
Avocado is rich in phytonutrients, Vitamins A, D and E; offer-
ing remarkable benefits to skin. Its oils are similar to the ones
in human skin and provide lubrication, softening, stimulation
of collagen formation, and prevention premature wrinkling.
Avocado also excels as capillary agent, stimulating hair
growth and helping against dandruff.
Bananas are natural anti-irritants with regenerating and reju-
venating properties. They promote healing of the skin and
absorption of nutrients. Bananas are also rich in potassium
and vitamin A.
BASIL | Ocimum basilicum
BEET | Beta vulgaris
BLACKBERRY | Morus sp.
CARROT | Daucus carota
Basil has antiseptic and purifying properties, which help pre-
vent skin diseases. It also has antibacterial and antifungal
activity that help treat eczema, acne, and pimples. Basil
tones the skin, helps remove dark spots, and is rich in antioxi-
dants.
High in folate, beet root stimulates the repair of damaged
cells; which helps protecting against premature aging. Beet
root also contains betanin, betacyanin, and betalain, pow-
erful antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and natural fungi-
cides. Beetroot is also rich in nutrients like Vitamin C.
Blackberry is one of the fruits with the highest antioxidant
content. Its anthocyanocides and polyphenols fight against
free radical damage while aiding in skin cell renewal. Black-
berries also have a high Vitamin C and ellagic acid con-
tent; very effective in promoting wound healing, helping in
sunburn recovery, and reducing the appearance of wrin-
kles.
Carrot is rich in beta carotene, vitamins A and E, pro-vitamin
A, antioxidants and nutrients. It has moisturizing, anti-irritant,
soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
CHAMOMILE | Anthemis nobilis
COCONUT | Cocos nucifera
CUCUMBER | Cucumis sativus
GINGER | Zingiber officinale
Chamomile is a flower with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial,
antiseptic, and anti-allergenic properties. It contains volatile
oils and flavonoids which speed the healing of skin ulcers,
wounds, or burns and prevent bacterial infection. It also
helps reduce inflammation, soothes skin rashes (including
eczema), minor burns and sunburn.
The fruit of the coconut is rich in essential oils and medium
chain fatty acids, which not only nourish the skin, but also
act as a moisturizer, emollient, antibiotic, antifungal, multi-
vitamin, multi-nutrient and antioxidant. It provides a soften-
ing and soothing effect which may also help soothing itchi-
ness and dryness.
Cucumbers have a high content of Vitamin E & K, natural
fats, antioxidants and water; which contribute on the ton-
ing, softening and hydration of the skin. It is widely used to
revitalize and freshen the skin, and to reduce swelling and
dark circles around the eyes.
Natural antioxidant gingerols contained in the rhizome of
this plant are excellent for treating oily skin, preventing wrin-
kles and premature aging. They also help smoothing rough
and dull hair. Ginger has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
properties. Since it’s believed to improve circulation, ginger
is often used in anti-cellulite treatments.
RED GRAPE | Vitis vinifera
KIWI | Actinidia deliciosa
LEMON | Citrus limon
MANGO | Manguifera indica
Grapes have a high antioxidant content, especially in the
form of Glycolic acid. Their juice also prevents pigmenta-
tion, detoxifies the skin, and nourishes it by supplying vitamin
C, fruit sugars, pectin, bioflavonoids, and fruit acids. Grapes
also contain alpha hydroxy acids that help to make
smooth, wrinkle-free skin and help removing surface scars as
well.
Kiwi is the leading source of soluble Vitamin C among the
common fruits, which is a precursor for collagen and a nat-
ural antioxidant. It is also a good source of Vitamin E, anoth-
er antioxidant which applied topically may help reduce the
depth of wrinkles.
The fruits of the lemons supply high levels of Vitamin C,
which acts as an antioxidant, a refreshener, and a skin ton-
er. This helps by reducing the visible signs of aging and reju-
venating the skin. Lemon juice also has antiseptic, bacteri-
cide and astringent properties.
Mango is a fruit from India, rich in minerals and vitamins A,
B1, B2, B3, B6, C and E. It is also rich in antioxidants and beta
-carotene. Mangoes are also used for their hydrating,
cleansing and skin-lightening properties.
MELON | Cucumis melo
MINT | Mentha sp.
ORANGE | Citrus sinensis
OREGANO | Origanum vulgare
Commonly known as cantaloupe, melon is a rich source of
vitamins A, B, and C; and a wide range of various antioxi-
dant compounds. Melons also have toning and moisturizing
properties.
Mint leaves have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, cooling
and decongesting activity. They help calming and soothing
skin conditions like rashes and itches. Mint leaves also supply
the skin with antioxidant vitamin C and Vitamin A.
Oranges contain natural antioxidants and polyphenols that
nourish and enrich the skin. They assist the lymphatic system
in detoxifying congested skin, support collagen formation
and regeneration, increase circulation and cell hydration.
Oranges are used in cosmetics to prevent capillary fragility
and for anti-cellulite treatments.
Oregano is a herb that contains the unique compounds
thymol and carvacrol; with strong antibacterial, astringent,
and antiseptic properties that cleans the skin and help pre-
vent conditions like acne, fungal infections and scabies.
PAPAYA | Carica papaya
PARSLEY | Petroselinum crispum
PASSION FRUIT | Passiflora edulis
PINEAPPLE | Ananas comosus
Papaya helps stabilize oily skin and helps exfoliate dry are-
as: It contains the unique enzyme papain, which removes
dead skin cells naturally. Papaya is often used in cosmetic
products for natural lifting and rejuvenation of the skin. Pa-
paya also contains Vitamin A, a which helps repair skin
through increasing the rate of new cell formation.
Parsley leaves have cleansing, antioxidant, and anti-
inflammatory properties. Applied externally they have itch
relieving activity. Parsley also helps lighten and even skin
complexion, while supplying bioflavonoids with antioxidant
activity.
Also called Maracuyá, passion fruit is a lofty source of vita-
mins, essential fatty acids, and minerals. Passion fruit has
plenty of Vitamin A and C with anti-aging and rejuvenating
properties. It is also a source of carotenoids, oleic, and lino-
leic fatty acids that help hydrating and calming the skin,
due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Pineapple fruit contains bromelain, a unique enzyme that
hydrolyzes dead skin cells , thus activating the cell renewal
cycle and providing a natural, effective exfoliation. Brome-
lain also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Pine-
apple is also a good source of vitamins C and B1 on the
skin.
ROSEMARY | Rosmarinus officinalis
SPINACH | Spinacia oleracea
STARFRUIT | Averrhoa carambola
STRAWBERRY | Fragaria ananassa
Rosemary is a tonic, astringent, and restorative herb with
antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, analgesic, stimulant, and
mild antioxidant activity. It assists in hormonal stimulation of
the epidermis and capillary tissue, increasing blood circula-
tion and stimulating hair follicles.
Spinach leaves contain abundant amounts of water, iron,
and vitamins A and C. They are rich in natural antioxidants
that help minimizing wrinkles and maintaining the skin youth-
ful appearance. Spinach also has healing and detoxifying
properties, which help in providing relief in case of skin itch-
ing or insect bites.
Starfruit is a very unique and exotic fruit very rich in iron and
vitamins A and C. It also has a high content of flavonoids
and antioxidants, as well as thiamine, riboflavin, and nia-
cine in small amounts.
Strawberries have cleansing and astringent properties. They
contain salicylic acid, a compound that gently exfoliates,
removes impurities, helps fight blackheads and acne,
brightens the skin, and shrinks pores. Strawberries also have
malic acid, which is a natural whitener for the teeth and a
natural lightener for the skin.
TAMARIND | Tamarindus indica
TANGERINE | Citrus tangerina
THYME | Thymus vulgaris
WATERMELON | Citrullus lanatus
Tamarind fruit contains AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), which
exfoliate dead cells, giving the skin a youthful appearance.
Tamarind also significantly improves skin elasticity and hy-
dration. It's moisturizing activity helps smoothing lines and
wrinkles, which is why it is widely used in anti-aging formula-
tions.
Tangerines stimulate blood circulation, help clearing impuri-
ties from the skin and have a high vitamin C and folic acid
content. They also make skin softer and more supple by en-
riching the epidermis with vitamins. Tangerines have antioxi-
dant activity and promote healing and repair of skin.
Thyme is a herb with antiseptic, bactericide, cicatrizing, and
tonic properties. It is widely used as a cleansing agent.
Thyme also acts as a rejuvenator; slowing the effects of free
radicals, assisting in cellular renewal, and calming irritated
epidermis. Thyme is often used as a tonic to stimulate hair
growth and treating dandruff.
Watermelon is a storehouse of water and potassium, as well
as lycopene, vitamins A, C, and B6. While its water content
helps moisturizing the skin, vitamin A helps shrink the pores,
minimizing excessive secretion of oil. Watermelon is also a
natural toner with rejuvenating and revitalizing properties.