Parakresse Powder (Jambú Extract) – Natural Active Ingredient with Immediate Effects
 
Our high-quality Parakresse powder contains a concentrated extract from the leaves of the Jambú plant (Acmella oleracea), native to northern Brazil. The liquid extract is concentrated using a particularly gentle cold-vacuum process and then applied to maltodextrin (1–5% concentration). This ensures that the valuable active ingredient is optimally preserved and can be easily incorporated into cosmetic formulations.
 
Tradition Meets Modern Natural Cosmetics
 
Parakresse has been an integral part of traditional medicine in Peru, Madagascar, and parts of Asia for centuries. There, it is used, among other things, as a local anesthetic. Spilanthol, a polyunsaturated carboxylic acid amide, is responsible for its characteristic effect.
 
In modern natural cosmetics, paracress extract is particularly valued for its skin-smoothing properties:
 
Promotes gentle, superficial muscle relaxation
 
Can visually reduce expression lines
 
Makes the skin appear smoother and fresher
 
Does not interfere with natural facial expressions
 
As a result, paracress extract is considered a plant-based alternative to Botox effects in anti-aging formulations.
 
Applications in DIY and professional formulations
 
Ideal for:
 
Anti-aging creams
 
Eye care products
 
Serums
 
Firming masks
 
Specialized care for mature skin
 
Technical Data
 
Usage concentration: 0.5 – 2.0%
 
Solubility: Water-soluble
 
Processing: Pre-dissolve in a small amount of water and stir into the cooled emulsion (below 40 °C).
 
Your Benefits at a Glance
 
✔ Highly concentrated plant extract
 
✔ Gently produced (cold vacuum process)
 
✔ Easy to use
 
✔ Suitable for sophisticated natural cosmetics formulations
 
✔ Ideal for modern anti-aging concepts
 
Give your formulations a natural, instant smoothing effect—with our watercress powder as an innovative active ingredient for high-quality natural cosmetics.