Bikira Butter GREEN COFFEE

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Aging Agent,

Moisturizing Agent

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Skin Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Fats, Butters & Waxes

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Aging,

Anti-Inflammatory,

Creamy Texture,

DNA Protection,

Hair Conditioning,

Long Lasting,

Moisturizing,

Oxidation Protection,

Rapid Absorption,

Skin Conditioning,

Versatility

Labeling Claims

Ethoxylates-free,

GMO-free,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-Carcinogenic,

Non-Mutagenic,

Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Product Features

• ORAC* value of equal to 2500
• Long lasting moisturization, quick absorption to skin
• Non-ethoylates / Non-hydrogenated
• Versatile ingredient
• Melting point near body temperature
• Rich in Polyphenol content
• Excellent for hair and skin conditioning
• GMO-free
• Cafestol and Kahweol act in defense of cell against against oxidative stress, protecting against DNA damage. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect due to the presence of diterpenes. Its unsaturated fatty acids promotes integrity on the cell membrane, prevent the formation of Advanced Glycation End Products, and assist in preventing the aging process.

Product Highlights

• Green Coffee Butter from bean extracted by cold pressing the seeds of unripe Green Coffee of the Arabica species. Highly concentrated in unsaponifiables, specially cafestol and kahweol (approximately 10%). It has a high concentration of palmitic and linoleic fatty acids.
• BIKIRA® Green Coffee Butter is a creamy butter with pale green tint that is ideal for skin care.It is created by using a proprietary process to produce a buttery material that is exceptionally rich in antioxidants and have sun protection value. BIKIRA® Green Coffee Butter is suitable for use in cosmetics and toiletries.
• BIKIRA® Green Coffee Butter makes an excellent ingredient in creams and lotions. It’s naturally rich aroma can be used to add a natural scent on a product. Also, try adding other naturally scented butters and oils to the formula to create unique natural scent combinations.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Treatment Products

Application Format

Bar,

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off

Bath & Shower Applications

Bar Soaps,

Body Wash

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner

Skin Care Applications

Anti-Aging Products,

Massage Products

Use Level

2 - 5% (Hair Conditioners), 3 - 5% (Lotions & Creams), 5 - 100% (Balms), 3 - 6% (Bar Soaps)

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Fatty Acid Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arachidic Acid ( C20:0)	8	%	—
Behenic Acid (C22:0)	1	%	—
Linoleic Acid (C18:2)	38	%	—
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	2	%	—
Oleic Acid (18:1)	8	%	—
Palmitic Acid (C16:0)	40	%	—
Palmitoleic Acid (C16:1)	0.4	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

ENCS (Japan),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Worldwide Approval

Approved for use in Europe, Japan, Canada, and Australia