Yerba mate powder and its importance in the cosmetics market

Yerba mate powder’s properties have made it one input widely used by the cosmetics and personal care industries.

For some years now, the world population has been concerned about acquiring products made from natural ingredients. And if between food and drinks, this trend has already consolidated itself, in the field of cosmetics it has been no different.

By 2025, the global organic personal care market is expected to reach $ 25.11 billion, according to a Grand View Research’s report. In addition, Brazil and the entire South American region is seen as a great source of organic ingredients, according to an Ecovia Intelligence’s assessment.

What are the benefits of yerba mate to beauty?

The yerba mate powder (or yerba mate dry extract) can be used to make soaps, moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, cologne, deodorant, hand and foot creams, exfoliators, among others.

In addition to the yerba mate powder’s light and striking aroma, the product improves blood circulation, so it is highly coveted by people who want to improve their body aesthetics, eliminating problems such as cellulite and localized fat.

The yerba mate dry extract also works as a healing and astringent, has polyphenols, components that prevent premature aging of skin and hair, reduces inflammation caused by ultraviolet rays and protects the collagen from the skin, one of the substances responsible for the tissue’s elasticity and firmness.

Being strongly found in southern Brazil (Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina) and in Mato Grosso do Sul, yerba mate has more than 480 producing cities, according to EBC Brasil. The input is also exported to 39 countries, being Uruguay the largest producer, followed by the United States, Chile, and Germany.

Blue Macaw Flora produces 100% yerba mate powder

To provide a pure raw material, BMF obtains the yerba mate dry extract by means of a process known as spray drying. It allows the removal of water from the plant, preserving and enhancing its nutritional values.

In this way, nutrients such as zinc, potassium, and vitamins C, B1, and B2 remain in the yerba mate, ensuring that products based on the input contain these components and offer their best benefits.

Besides yerba mate, the line of dry extracts from Blue Macaw Flora consists of catuaba, guarana, muirapuama, acai, acerola, and camu camu.

Is your company looking for partners for the development of natural products? So, you can count on Blue Macaw Flora’s expertise. Contact us by phone: 55 11 2503-5356 or by email:  contato@bluemacawflora.com.

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