The opportunity:  Rhubarb crowns (roots) are valued in the herbal medicine industry for their anthraquinones and stilbenes. New bioactivity has been identified for skin lightening/whitening, with potential to treat melasma and age spots.  We are developing new extracts and testing efficacy and safety.

The solution:  MacTavish:West have developed a consortium of research providers and commercial extractors/formulators to develop potentially high value extracts from rhubarb crowns for use in the cosmetic and personal care industries.

The results: This project is ongoing.  If you have an interest in the raw material, processes or products - please get in touch.  hazel@mactavishwest.co.uk