Shilajit Glycerite (Asphaltum Punjabianum Extract) - Essentially Natural

Essentially Natural Shilajit Glycerite is a hydro-glycerol extract of Shilajit (Asphaltum Punjabianum Extract), prepared at a 1:10 ratio in vegetable glycerine and water. This alcohol-free liquid extract is designed for use in water-based applications where a non-toxic, pleasant-tasting solvent system is preferred. Glycerine extracts are a gentler alternative to alcohol tinctures, so they may extract fewer non-polar compounds, while offering a vegan-friendly option with broad formulation versatility.

Key Properties

• INCI Name: Glycerin, Aqua, Asphaltum Punjabianum Extract
• Botanical Name: Asphaltum Punjabianum
• Extract Type: Hydro-glycerol extract (glycerite)
• Extraction Ratio: 1:10
• Carrier: Vegetable glycerine and water
• Alcohol Content: None
• Form: Viscous liquid extract
• Solubility: Water soluble
  
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight

What It’s Used For

This product is commonly used to:

• Add Shilajit extract to creams, gels, lotions, and other topicals
• Formulate water-based cosmetic products where alcohol is not desired
• Create syrups, suspensions, and glycerite-style liquid blends
• Use in flavour-style applications where permitted by formulation requirements and local regulations
• Incorporate into VG-forward applications such as certain vaping-style bases where appropriate for the end product
• Support extract inclusion in general personal care and cosmetic manufacturing

Who It’s For

This product is suitable for:

• Makers wanting an alcohol-free liquid extract option
• Vegan and religious-conscious users seeking plant-derived glycerine extracts
• Formulators working in water-based systems like gels, creams, and syrups
• Customers who prefer glycerine-based extracts for taste and handling

This product is not:

• An alcohol tincture alternative where strong non-polar extraction is required
• Best suited to oil-only formulations without a suitable emulsification strategy
• Ideal for customers avoiding glycerine-based ingredients

How To Use

• As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Add to the water phase of your formulation, or incorporate during cool-down for sensitive systems, then mix until uniform.
• As a Gel or Topical Base: Blend into gels, creams, and lotions for an easy liquid extract addition.
• As a Syrup or Suspension Base: Stir into a compatible base and mix thoroughly to ensure an even dispersion.
• As a VG-Forward Application: Use only in products specifically designed for VG-compatible systems, and ensure suitability for your intended end use.
• Processing Tip: If the extract thickens in cooler temperatures, warm gently and shake well before use.

Safety Instructions

• For external use - patch test before first use
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• Keep tightly sealed to maintain freshness and consistency
• Keep out of reach of children
  

FAQs

Q: What does a 1:10 extract ratio mean?
A: It indicates the extract was prepared using one part raw material to ten parts solvent system, giving a consistent, ready-to-use liquid concentration.

Q: Why choose a glycerite instead of an alcohol tincture?
A: Glycerites are alcohol-free and pleasant tasting, and they suit many water-based applications where ethanol is not preferred.

Q: Can I use this in an oil serum or facial oil?
A: Not directly, this extract is water soluble and will not blend evenly into oils without a suitable emulsifier system.

Q: Why is Shilajit extract usually very dark?
A: Shilajit is naturally a deep, resinous mineral-rich substance, and its extracts typically retain a dark colour.

Q: Can the texture change over time or in cold weather?
A: Yes, glycerine-rich extracts can become thicker when cold, gentle warming and shaking usually restores a more pourable consistency.