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Dragon's Fruit Extract Powder

Dragon's Fruit Extract Powder

Radiance + Antioxidant Boost

Hylocereus undatus

€19,00 EUR
€19,00 EUR
€1,90/g

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Description

Dragon's Fruit Extract Powder (Hylocereus undatus)71% Hylocereus undatus and 29% Maltodextrin (stabilizer, Protection of the active pigments)Our antioxidant-rich superfruit ingredient, bringing a stunning fuchsia color and powerful skin and hair benefits to your formulas.

Primegreen's Dragon's Fruit Extract Powder captures the best of this iconic superfruit. Its vibrant pink color comes from betacyanins and betaxanthins, natural plant pigments that also act as potent antioxidants to protect skin and hair from daily aggressors.

Rich in Vitamins B1, B2 and B3, natural minerals and plant-based sugars, this easy-to-use water-soluble powder nourishes, hydrates and revitalizes both skin and hair, while bringing a naturally beautiful color story to your product range.

            Cosmetic applications:

  • Natural pigment for cosmetic formulas
  • Natural color-enhancing hair formulations
  • Anti-aging serums and antioxidant face creams
  • Brightening and radiance-boosting treatments
  • Moisturizing masks and hydrating toners
  • Scalp care and hair growth stimulating masks
Certifications

This Ingredient is Purely Natural

Certified organic
Ingredients certified according to EU regulation 2018/848 and 1235/2008 and imported with a Certificate of Inspection (COI) into the EU.

Purely Natural
Equally high-quality ingredients that are not imported as certified organic. Like certified organic ingredients, they are naturally sourced, meeting all requirements of Organic ingredients and are fully traceable.

Which certification option is best for you?
Whether Organic Certified or not, all our ingredients are natural, ethically sourced, and meet strict quality standards.
Our Purely Natural options are ideal when organic certification isn’t required to claim on your final product, but you do still require organic production and full traceability.

Applications

Facial masks (clay or sheet), Natural colorant for rinse-off and leave-on products, Lip balms and lip butters, Solid or semi-solid lipsticks and lip glosses, Pressed or loose powder blushes and highlighters, Bath salts and bath bombs, Natural nail-tinting preparations.

Good for

Color-seeking formulas, Dull complexion, signs of aging, oxidative stress, dehydrated skin, weakened hair, hair loss

Shipping information

📦 Availability: In Stock & ready to ship from our Rotterdam warehouse.

⚡ Processing: Dispatched same day or next business day.

🚚 Transit Time: 3 to 5 business days across Europe.

Shipment to Europe, the US, Switzerland, and the UK takes 3 to 5 business days.

Shipment of your ingredients takes place under incoterm DAP (Delivered at Place). This means that your order gets delivered at your indicated delivery address. Risks related to loss or damage of the goods during transport is carried by Primegreen B.V. until the acceptance of the goods at the delivery address.

The ingredients have been imported and custom cleared into the European Union. This means that for any order to a delivery address in the European Union, no import tariffs are to be expected.

In case of loss or damage of your order, please reach out to info@primegreentrade.com.

Technical details

INCI name ................................... Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin
pH (2%) ............... 4.0 -6.0
Humidity (%) ....... <6%
Water solubility..... Soluble

What sets Primegreen's Dragon's Fruit Extract Powder apart

Superior extraction process:
The peel is removed from the fresh fruit, then the pulp is extracted and filtered. A carrier (maltodextrin) is added, and the final product is dried by a spray dryer.

- Stability:

With good stability and compatibility across multiple formulation types, it has remarkable colouring properties while delivering gentle skin conditioning benefits for up to 18 months.

HS Code & Origin

HS code Purely Natural: 13021970
Country of Origin: Peru

Quality

- Natural product.

- Extraction method: The peel is removed from the fresh fruit, then the pulp is extracted and filtered. A carrier (maltodextrin) is added, and the final product is dried by a spray dryer.

- Fully Traceable: Origin guaranteed with direct sourcing partnerships.


- Quality control: Certificate of analysis available for each batch.


- Protected Packaging: Opaque containers preserve ingredient quality.

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Parameter / Property

Technical Value
IDENTITY

INCI Name

Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin
Formulation Specs

Solubility

Water soluble

pH Stability Range

4.0 – 6.0 (at 2%)

Recommended Dosage

0.5% – 5.0% w/w
Sensory Profile

Features / Texture

Fine lightweight powder, dissolves easily

Benefits / Odor

Neutral

Natural Color

Pink

Radiance + Antioxidant Boost

Exotic superfruit powder rich in betacyanins and skin renewing antioxidants.

How does Dragon's Fruit Extract Powder benefit your hair?

With its Vitamins B1, B2 and B3 content it acts as a source of vitality. The natural sugars and minerals intensely moisturize, making hair stronger and more flexible.

Hair Growth Support Scalp Circulation Stimulation Instant moisturizing Strengthening Vitality Boost

How does Dragon's Fruit Extract Powder benefit your skin?

It helps improve the skin's appearance and health through its antioxidative properties derived from betacyanins and betaxanthins.

Antioxidant Protection Free Radical Defense Reduces Signs of Aging Cellular Damage Repair Skin Health Improvement Radiance Boost

Ideal ingredient for:

  • Brightening vitamin C serum with natural pigment
  • Anti-aging face cream or eye contour treatment
  • Radiance-boosting facial mask
  • Soothing gel for sensitive or acne-prone skin
  • Scalp treatment or hair growth serum
    Strengthening hair mask for color-treated hair
  • Nourishing shampoo or conditioner for fragile hair
  • Natural colorant for lip balms or tinted treatments
  • Antioxidant body mist or toner
  • Natural hair dye base for bleached hair (red/violet tones)

Responsibly Sourced

Our Dragon Fruit Extract Powder begins its journey in the lush, biodiverse regions of Peru, where pitahaya grows in jungle regions such as Amazonas and San Martín, as well as the Sierra de Piura and Chanchamayo in Junín. These areas, rich in both natural beauty and cultural heritage, provide the perfect conditions for this extraordinary fruit to thrive.

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Guarantees
Fully Traceable Purely Natural Not tested on animals Vegan Responsibly sourced No deforestation
FAQS

Benefits & Applications

What is dragon fruit powder and why is it used as a cosmetic colorant?

Dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp., also called pitaya) powder is a dried, milled ingredient derived from the flesh of red-fleshed dragon fruit varieties. It owes its vivid pink-to-magenta hue to betacyanin pigments, primarily betanin and isobetanin.

In cosmetics, it is used to impart natural pink, rose, and fuchsia shades to lip products, blushes, eyeshadows, and skincare with a colour component without relying on synthetic FD&C or D&C dyes.

Which pigments in dragon fruit powder produce the colour?

The chromogenic compounds are betalains, a class of nitrogen-containing pigments. Red-purple betacyanins (mainly betanin, isobetanin, and phyllocactin) produce the pink-to-crimson spectrum.

What cosmetic product types are best suited to dragon fruit powder?

Dragon fruit powder works best in rinse-off and leave-on products where pH can be controlled:

  • Lip balms and lip butters
  • Pressed or loose powder blushes and highlighters
  • Eyeshadow pans
  • Solid or semi-solid lipsticks and lip glosses (at lower loads)
  • Facial masks (clay or sheet)
  • Bath salts and bath bombs
  • Natural nail-tinting preparations

It is less suitable for formulas requiring high heat processing (above 65 °C) or very high/low pH, as betacyanins degrade rapidly under those conditions.

Formulation & Technical Specs

What is the recommended usage rate for dragon fruit powder?

Typical usage rates range from 0.5% to 5% w/w depending on the desired depth of colour and product type.

  • Soft blush / natural flush: 1–2%
  • Vivid lip product: 3–5%
  • Tinted moisturiser: 0.5–1.5%

Conduct small-scale trials first — concentration-colour response is non-linear and varies by base formula

How should dragon fruit powder be incorporated into a cosmetic formula?

Water-containing formulas: Pre-disperse the powder in a small amount of water or glycerin at room temperature before adding to the cool-down phase (below 45 °C).

Anhydrous systems (lip balms, solid lipsticks): Disperse into the melted oil or wax phase at the lowest possible working temperature, then allow to cool quickly.

Pressed powders: Blend the powder dry into the talc or other base, then add binder if required.

Avoid prolonged heating of the pigment at any stage of production.

Can dragon fruit powder be combined with other natural colorants?

Yes. It blends well with:

  • Carmine — for deeper reds
  • Hibiscus powder — richer magenta-rose
  • Beetroot powder — earthy red tones
  • Mica — for added shimmer or colour dilution
  • Iron oxides — in anhydrous systems for warm-cool balancing

Avoid pairing with high-alkali clay bases without pH adjustment, as the pH shift will rapidly degrade the betacyanin pigment.

How does pH affect the colour of dragon fruit powder in a formula?

Betacyanins are strongly pH-sensitive:

  • pH 4–6: Most stable; vibrant pink-red hue
  • pH above 7: Shift toward violet or brown tones
  • pH below 3: Degradation also accelerates

Always buffer your formula to pH 4.5–6.0 to preserve colour integrity and maximise stability.

Is dragon fruit powder stable in cosmetic emulsions?

Betacyanins are relatively fragile compared to synthetic pigments. Key stability concerns:

  • Heat: Avoid temperatures above 60–65 °C; add post-emulsification during cool-down
  • Light: UV exposure accelerates fading; use opaque or UV-protective packaging
  • Oxygen: Antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, tocopherol, or rosemary extract can extend colour life
  • Water activity: Anhydrous or low-water systems (balms, pressed powders) show significantly better stability than high-water emulsions