CDF Chia Hydration Extract™

A premium botanical hydration active standardized to 60% polysaccharides for enhanced moisture retention, skin comfort, and natural skin conditioning.

INCI: Water (and) Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract

Standardization: 60% Polysaccharides

Appearance: Beige to light brown liquid.

Solubility: Water-soluble and easily incorporated into aqueous and emulsion-based formulations.

Typical Use Level: 4–10%

CDF Chia Hydration Extract™ is a concentrated botanical active derived from Salvia hispanica (Chia Seed) and standardized to an impressive 60% polysaccharides. These naturally occurring biopolymers are valued for their exceptional water-binding properties and ability to support long-lasting hydration, skin comfort, and overall skin vitality.

Unlike basic plant extracts, this high-polysaccharide extract offers stronger hydration-focused positioning, making it ideal for modern skincare, scalp care, and moisture-rich formulations seeking naturally derived performance ingredients.

CDF Chia Hydration Extract™ is ideal for products targeting dehydration, environmental stress, rough texture, and skin comfort. The extract helps support a healthy-looking complexion while complementing other humectants, barrier-support ingredients, and modern active systems.

• Provides long-lasting hydration support.
• Helps improve skin softness and comfort.
• Rich in naturally derived polysaccharides.
• Supports moisture-retention formulations.
• Ideal for dry, dehydrated, and stressed skin concepts.
• Enhances botanical and natural product positioning.
• Suitable for facial, body, scalp, and haircare products.
• Compatible with a wide variety of modern cosmetic actives.

• 2–3% for daily hydration products.
• 3–5% for serums, creams, and scalp treatments.
• 5–10% for intensive moisture and recovery formulations.

• Hydrating facial serums
• Moisturizers and creams
• Barrier support formulations
• Hydration-focused masks
• After-sun products
• Scalp hydration treatments
• Hair conditioning products
• Natural and botanical skincare
• Sensitive skin formulations

• Add during the cool-down phase when possible.
• Compatible with gels, emulsions, serums, and toners.
• Works exceptionally well with hyaluronic acid, beta-glucan, panthenol, tremella extract, niacinamide, and botanical extracts.
• Recommended pH range: 4.5–7.0.
• Suitable for both natural and conventional formulations.

A high-polysaccharide botanical active designed for formulators seeking next-generation hydration support with strong natural ingredient appeal.

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)