Praan Naturals Gromwell Root CO2 Total Extract

Commonly known as Red Gromwell and belonging to the Boraginaceae (Borage) plant family, the species Lithospermum erythrorhizon is a flowering plant that is native to Asia. The plant offers a rich, fascinating history. For over a thousand years, the dark red roots of Gromwell have been cultivated in Japan and used for their extensive wellness and skincare applications. In the present day, Gromwell Root Extract is gaining greater attention and is used in an array of luxe skin care products including creams, facial serums, cleansers, toners and masks. Praan Naturals Gromwell Root CO2 Total Extract contains approximately 20% naphthoquinones, a group of organic compounds that is responsible for the dramatic red hue of the extract. These compounds offer impressive benefits within skin care applications. These naturally occurring components include shikonin, acetylshikonin, deoxyshikonin, isobuyrylshikonin, isovalerylshikonin, a-methylbutyrylshikonin B-hydroxyisovalerylshikonin and B,B-dimethylacrylshikonin. Our premium quality Gromwell Root CO2 Total Extract is obtained by supercritical fluid extraction using carbon dioxide as the solvent. The resulting extract is then deodorized and standardized by adding Organic Jojoba. The extract is mild in aroma and possesses a thick, liquid consistency at room temperature.