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Olive Oil has been known for its benefits since ancient times, and recent studies have emphasized its unique properties. In modern cosmetics, products derived from olive oil are of wide interest since they combine the olive oil properties with wide ranging new formulation opportunities. OLIVE BUTTER is obtained from Olive Oil through our innovative process, preserving the essential properties the Olive Oil. Our process does not include any hydrogenation step. Olive Butter can play a positive role in many cosmetic formulations. It spreads easily on the skin and has excellent penetrating and moisturizing characteristics which help repairing and softening dry skins. In formulations, OLIVE BUTTER helps in: - improving the spreading and moisturizing effects in finished products - building up body and structure in a formulation, stabilizing emulsions and adjusting viscosity.

Japan CLS: 520-576-42 The unsaponifiable fraction of Olive Oil contains the natural hydrocarbon squalene as a predominant component. Hydrogenation of this unsaponifiable fraction provides OLIVE DERIVED SQUALANE. Low temperature chromatographic purification techniques ensuring a consistent high quality final product have been developed, and no solvent is used at this stage of the manufacturing process for the Olive Derived SQUALANE is stable. No preserving agents or antioxydants are incorporated. SQUALANE is equivalent to the human sebum and presents perfect compatibility with the skin. Completely non-ionic, without color nor odor, Olive Derived SQUALANE is perfectly adapted to modern up-market cosmetic formulations.

Our MARULA OIL is extracted from the seeds of the Sclerocarya birrea fruits. The Marula fruits are widely used in Africa for their sweet and flavorful taste. The MARULA OIL is a popular ingredient in skin/hair care products. It softens, nourrishes and revitalizes. It is also known to be an excellent emollient and to be easily absorbed by the skin. Its important amount of Oleic and Linoleic acids are interresting for topical applications. Besides, it possesses a high level of anti-oxydants and it is known to have an oxydative stability two times more important than Olive Oil. It also possesses free radical scavenging properties.

Our XIMENIA OIL is extracted from the seeds of the Ximenia americana trees. The Ximenia trees a are widely used in Africa for their interesting medicinal properties. The XIMENIA OIL is a popular ingredient in skin/hair care products. It softens, nourrishes and revitalizes. Its interesting silky texture makes it’s ideal for silicone free formulations.

The Oryzanoil has been cultivated for more than 10 000 years; the rice was known by the Greeks since the expeditions of Alexandre Legrand in Persia and has been introduced in France since 1393. Nowadays, China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Birmania and Thailand provide 80% of the worldwide rice production. The rice is a cereal comes from the Poaceae family, and it is highly cultivated for its fruit rich in starch. This kind of plant is called “Oryza” and includes two types: Oryza Sativa and Oeyza Glaberrima. The bran is the thin film located between the grain and the protective pod.

Our MORINGA OIL is extracted from the Moringa Oleifera Tree seed kernels and is also called “Behen” or “Ben” oil, refering to the high concentration of behenic acid in the oil. The Moringa tree is native from Africa and India and has been revered for thousands of years as miracle tree: its nutrient – rich leaves and seeds can be eaten and the oil pressed from its seeds is full of radiance-boosting fatty acids and vitamin A and C. MORINGA OIL possesses exceptionnal oxidative stability, which enables personal care formulations to avoid rancidity for a long period of time. The rich emolliency created by the behenic acid provides a distinctive, nongreasy after-feel. Noticeable qualities of the oil in personal care applications include its silky texture, long-lasting moisturizing effect, and ability to soften and sooth the skin.

Treasured as a beauty-enhancing, health-boosting oil in the Ayurvedic tradition, Neem oil shares many of the same properties as tea tree oil, but without the harsh terpene content. One primary advantage of Neem oil is its soothing, high fatty acid content making Neem oil especially gentle and nourishing when used for itchy, sensitive or dry conditions. Skin aliments, especially ongoing, chronic problems, often respond very well to Neem oil.

BioNat Kalahari-Melon-Seed is a triglyceride oil, cold pressed from the seeds of Citrullus lanatus of the Cucurbitaceae family that originate from the Kalahari region in southern Africa. The oil is filtered and has a pale yellow color. It is light and quickly penetrates the skin.

Our PRACAXI OIL is extracted from the seeds of the pracaxi pods from the brazilan amazonian forest, where it is wild harvested. It is grown naturally in the Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers. The PRACAXI OIL is locally used against skin infection, in Hair care as well as to treat stretch marks and burns. PRACAXI OIL contains the highest known concentration of behenic acid (19%), which is six times higher than in peanut oil. This acid is not produced in the skin, but is responsible for the breakdown of sebum that clogs the pores. The high capacity of this oil to stimulate production of collagen and elastin makes it a powerful source in fighting stretch marks. Pracaxi oil strengthens hair roots, gives shine and softness to dry hair, avoiding the apparition of split ends.

BioNat Baobab provides full traceability of in-house processed seeds, screw pressing (T.< 48°C) decantation, paper filtration. Processing all over the year 24/7 Harvest time: January – May Harvested & Processed in: Senegal Additives and preservative agents: None Color: Golden-Yellow Consistency: Clear liquid, slightly opalescent Odor /Flavor: Slight nutty scent.

Our PASSION FRUIT OIL is extracted from the seeds of passion fruits, holding approximately 3% of an aromatic and brown-red reddish oil. Our sustainable harvesting model, using the fruits, allows local people to get income from the trees instead of cutting them to sell the wood. No preservatives, additives or other chemicals are added. It is grown naturally in the Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers. The oil is cold-pressed, mechanically filtered and packed immediately protecting the oil from light. The PASSION FRUIT OIL has a polyunsaturated fatty acid content, especially the Linoleic Acid.

Our MARULA BUTTER is obtained from Marula oil through an innovative process, preserving all the properties from the oil. Our method does not use any hydrogenation process. Marula oil is valued for its cosmetic properties. It has an exceptional content of natural tocopherols (vitamin E), which have anti-aging properties, and essential fatty acids, which have restoring properties. Marula Oil is tradditionnally used by women in southern Africa as a cosmetic oil and to improve the skin elasticity. Besides, the marula oil is extremely stable and therefore well adapted to long shelf life cosmetics. In formulations, MARULA BUTTER helps in: - improving the spreading and moisturizing effects in finished products - building up body and structure in a formulation, stabilizing emulsions and adjusting viscosity.