Rosemary Extract Natural antioxidant

Recommended Use Level: 0.1% - 1% 

Rosemary Oleoresin (ROE) has a very mild herbaceous odor which is generally unnoticeable in final formulations when used at recommended usage levels. It is a high quality product lacking the pulp or graininess often found in lesser Rosemary Oleoresin products. In addition to Carnosic Acid, Rosemary Oleoresin also contains Rosmarinic Acid, Rosmaridiphenol, Carnosol, Rosmanol, and Rosmaridiquinone. Proposed INCI Name:  Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (and) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

• Oil soluble natural antioxidant
  
• Low odor & low color
  
• Delays oxidation of oils
  
• Anti-rancidity agent
  
• BHT, Vitamin E or Mixed Tocopherol replacement
  

BHT is recognized as safe for use in food and cosmetics, but in excess amounts, it has been linked to allergies, immunotoxicity, cancer, and issues of developmental & reproductive toxicity. 

In the USA, due to these recent concerns, it has been identified as a Hazardous Substance by: