Sharon Personal Care has signed an agreement with Calgary, Alberta Canada-based Botaneco to add to its portfolio, including Hydresia (INCI: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes (and) Water (Aqua) and CapSol (INCI: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes (and) Water (Aqua).
Hydresia oleosomes are natural, micron-sized spheres of emollient plant oils and vitamin E found in plant seeds where oleosomes serve as the natural storehouse of oil. They offer multifunctional benefits and provide a balance between natural authenticity and performance, according to Sharon Personal Care. The ingredient maintains a continuous moisture delivery system that is an alternative to chemical emulsifiers and irritating ingredients.
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CapSol sunscreen oleosomes can be used to produce creams and lotions. Sourced from safflower seed oleosomes, CapSol has the ability to load sunscreen filters in a way that reduces UV filter levels required for targeted SPF levels, according to Sharon Personal Care.
Naama Eylon, CEO of Sharon Personal Care, commented: "This exclusive partnership with Botaneco is an important step in expanding our capabilities with green and sustainable technologies, as well as our presence in the global sun care market."
James Szarko, president and CEO of Botaneco, commented: “This partnership is strategic for us as it provides customers with synergistic offerings with Sharon’s technology in addition to more global customer support. We are confident that Hydresia and CapSol will thrive under their expertise and will drive further growth in the industry.”