Method of extract composition control in peat extraction, peat extract, and use of peat extract

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of extract composition control in peat extraction by carbon dioxide, in which method the extraction temperature is 5 - 120 DEG C and pressure 70 - 1000 bar and the extraction is conducted in presence of a modifier. The invention relates also to a peat extract comprising 1 - 60 w-% sterols and use of it in skin care or keratin fibre care products, general hygiene products and/or cosmetic products.