Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Powder 10:1

Mimosa Bark Extract Powder

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Powder is a concentrated extract produced from the bark of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir., a Fabaceae species also known by the botanical synonym Mimosa hostilis. The ingredient is supplied as a dry powder for cosmetic and personal-care formulations where a defined bark-derived extract is required.

Available commercial ratios include 10:1 and 20:1, with 10:1 as the primary grade. The extract is supplied in fine powder form and is commonly associated with a brown to yellow-brown appearance. Procurement should distinguish this material from Mimosa pudica extract and Albizia julibrissin bark extract, which are separate botanical ingredients.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0448 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Seed & Bark Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Bark, Dietary Supplements, Mimosa Bark, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Mimosa tenuiflora belongs to the Fabaceae family and is also traded under the synonym Mimosa hostilis. Common names associated with the bark include tepezcohuite and jurema. The commercial extract is produced from bark material and should be differentiated from whole-herb mimosa powders and extracts made from other species sold under the shortened name “mimosa.”

Commercial grades are primarily differentiated by extract ratio rather than by a standardized single-compound assay. The mainstream ratio provides a conventional procurement format, while a more concentrated grade represents a greater amount of starting plant material per unit of finished extract. Extract ratio should therefore be treated as a processing and concentration specification rather than a direct measure of tannins or another individual constituent.

The bark has a tannin- and polyphenol-rich chemical profile, with proanthocyanidins forming an important part of the tannin fraction. In formulation work, the powder can contribute visible color and requires evaluation for wetting, dispersion and sedimentation. Its strongest commercial positioning is in skin-care, cleansing and other topical personal-care systems.

Application Areas

Creams & Lotions

Used in skin-conditioning creams, lotions and emulsion systems where Mimosa tenuiflora provides a recognizable bark-derived ingredient identity. Development work should evaluate dispersion, shade and emulsion stability.

Facial Serums & Gels

Suitable for serums and gel systems incorporating plant-derived extracts. Formulators should assess clarity, precipitation, polymer compatibility and viscosity response during bench and stability testing.

Facial & Body Cleansers

Can be incorporated into facial and body cleansing systems. Surfactant compatibility, finished-product pH, foam behavior and natural color contribution should be evaluated during formulation development.

Masks & Powder Formulations

The dry format can be used in powdered masks and related dry-blend systems. Effective premixing improves distribution before water or another liquid phase is introduced.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Powder
Commercial Name	Mimosa Bark Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir.
Botanical Synonym	Mimosa hostilis Benth.
Botanical Family	Fabaceae
Common Names	Tepezcohuite · Jurema · Jurema Preta
Plant Part	Bark
Ingredient Type	Concentrated Bark Extract
Product Form	Fine Powder
Primary Extract Ratio	10:1
Secondary Extract Ratio	20:1
Appearance	Brown to Yellow-Brown Fine Powder
Particle Size	80 Mesh
INCI Name	Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
CAS Number	93685-96-2
EC Number	297-646-0
Characteristic Profile	Tannins · Proanthocyanidins · Polyphenolic Constituents

Tannins & Polyphenolic Profile

Tannins are among the most characteristic chemical groups reported in authenticated Mimosa tenuiflora bark. Pharmacognostic research on tepezcohuite bark has identified a substantial tannin fraction dominated by proanthocyanidins, making this chemical family more relevant to ingredient characterization than isolated minor constituents.

Published bark studies also report compounds including lupeol, campesterol, stigmasterol, β-sitosterol and several glycosidic constituents. These compounds contribute to the wider phytochemical fingerprint of the raw material rather than defining a standardized commercial assay.

Triterpenoid saponins such as mimonosides have been isolated from the bark, but reported saponin levels are comparatively low. For commercial ingredient evaluation, species identity, plant part, extract ratio and an appropriate phytochemical or chromatographic profile provide a more useful framework than treating saponins as the principal marker system.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Correct botanical identification is particularly important for this ingredient because Mimosa tenuiflora, Mimosa pudica and Albizia julibrissin can all appear in commercial listings under shortened mimosa-related names. Supplier qualification should therefore establish the scientific name, bark source, ingredient format and supporting identity documentation before analytical or formulation comparisons are made.

Extract ratio should be evaluated separately from phytochemical assay. A ratio specification describes the relationship between starting plant material and finished extract; it does not establish a fixed tannin, alkaloid or other constituent concentration. Where analytical fingerprinting is used, the method should support botanical identity and the chemical profile relevant to the selected extract.

During formulation scale-up, R&D teams should evaluate wetting, dispersion, sedimentation, shade development and compatibility with surfactants, polymers and other polyphenol-rich ingredients. Pre-dispersion or staged addition can improve powder distribution in some systems. Finished formulations should also be observed for haze, precipitation, viscosity shifts and color changes during stability evaluation.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.