WHAT IS LEMON EXTRACT POWDER?
Lemons pack a generous amount of vitamin C and have long been used to ease bronchitis and support digestion. Tearing into the peel releases a bright, sun-kissed citrus scent that instantly refreshes and invigorates. The sour flesh, sharp enough to make anyone pucker, is perfect for sodas and cocktails, while the papery, pale yellow rind is a rich reservoir of lemon essential oil.
Lemon extract powder is the concentrated plant essence obtained from the fruit, peel, or leaves of Citrus limonia Osbeck or Citrus limon L. Burm. f. (Rutaceae family) through water extraction, alcohol extraction, or cold grinding.
Key Constituents of Lemon Extract Powder
- Vitamins: Vitamin C (8–15%) – delivers antioxidant protection, skin brightening, and immune support.
- Organic acids: Citric acid (40–60%) – promotes gentle exfoliation, flavoring, and antimicrobial activity.
- Flavonoids: Hesperidin, Naringin, Diosmin (3–8%) – fight inflammation, safeguard blood vessels, and help even skin tone.
- Monoterpenes: Limonene, Citral, Linalool (1–3%) – provide fragrance, inhibit microbes, and enhance transdermal absorption.
- Coumarins: Psoralen, Bergapten (0.05–0.2%) – exhibit photosensitizing and antibacterial properties.
- Limonoids: Nomilin, Obacunone (0.1–0.5%) – show potential for anti-cancer and lipid‑lowering action.
- Minerals: Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium (0.5–2%) – maintain electrolyte balance.
Skin Benefits of Lemon Extract
- Fades spots and illuminates the complexion: Vitamin C and flavonoids collaborate to block tyrosinase, naturally slowing melanin production. In a double‑blind study from the Department of Dermatology at Seoul National University, 30 participants applied a serum containing 0.5% lemon extract powder twice daily for eight weeks. The average dark‑spot area shrank by 21%, and skin brightness improved by 1.3 shades.
- Controls oil and refines pores: Citric acid dissolves excess sebum – a 0.5% concentration can slash oil output by nearly 30%. Oily skin types using it at night often wake up to a far less shiny T‑zone.
- Mild acid exfoliation: Citric acid is the gentlest member of the AHA family. A 2% solution effectively lifts away dead cells without the sting typical of glycolic acid, making it suitable for sensitive skin up to twice a week.
- Fights acne and calms inflammation: Laboratory disk diffusion tests show that lemon extract powder produces a 14 mm inhibition zone against Propionibacterium acnes, on par with erythromycin. Mist it into your toner, and swollen pimples will be noticeably reduced by the next morning.
- Daytime antioxidant boost: UV rays trigger a surge of free radicals. The vitamin C and flavonoids in lemon extract powder neutralize these immediately. However, this is not a sunscreen – always layer on an SPF 30+ product before sun exposure.
Typical Certificate of Analysis
- Appearance: Light Yellow powder
- Odor & Taste: Characteristic
- Particle size: 100% through 80 mesh
- Loss on drying: ≤15.0%
- Ash: ≤15.0%
- Heavy metals: Arsenic ≤2.0 ppm, Lead ≤2.0 ppm
- Microbiology: Total plate count ≤100,000 cfu/g, Yeast & Mold ≤1,000 cfu/g, E. Coli <30 MPN/100g
- Conclusion: Complies with standards.
- General Status: Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, ISO Certified.
Where to Buy Lemon Extract Powder
If you need lemon extract powder in customizable strengths, reach out to Plant Extract Supply – a specialist in professional plant extract manufacturing.
- Specifications: 4:1, 10:1, 20:1, or tailored ratios, including options with ≥50% citric acid, ≥10% vitamin C, and fruit powder.
- Quality Assurance: Fully backed by ISO9001, HACCP, Kosher, Halal, and SC certifications.
- Minimum Order: 1 kg, packed in standard 25 kg cardboard drums with double‑layer aseptic liners.
- Lead Time: 3–5 days for stocked items, 7–10 days for custom orders.
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