Totarol™

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Totarol

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Antioxidant,

Bacteriostatic Agent,

Preservative

CAS No.

511-15-9

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Antioxidants & Preservatives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Botanical Ingredients & Extracts

Raw Material Supply

• There is an abundant supply of the raw material (dead wood) from the native totara tree available.
• Mende Biotech Ltd have developed a novel, patented, supercritical extraction process to manufacture our unique ingredient Totarol™.

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Acne,

Anti-Bacterial,

Antioxidant Properties,

Free Radical Scavenging,

Oxidation Protection,

Preservation

Labeling Claims

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

Sustainable

Features

• Antibacterial Activity: Totarol™ is active against acne and tooth decay bacteria, and is one of the rare phytochemicals active against penicillin and methicillin resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus.
• Antioxidant Activity: Totarol™ strongly inhibits lipid peroxidation and scavenges ROS (reactive oxygen species).
• BioGro Certified.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Oral Care,

Skin Care,

Treatment Products

Application Format

Leave On

Oral Care Applications

Dental Applications

Treatment Product Applications

Acne Treatments

Uses

• It can be used as a preservative base but has to be combined with an anti-mold substance.
• The percentage of Totarol™ powder to use should be around 0.2% for general applications and 0.5% for anti-acne treatment.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid