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 Floraesters
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are oil-free jojoba emollients with luxurious skin feel available in a wide range of melting
points. Floraesters can extend skin hydration and improve skin barrier function in many product categories such as creams,
lotions, hand sanitizers, nonwoven wipes, and face masks. Floraesters have been clinically shown to reduce skin dryness,
roughness, flakiness, and to increase skin firmness.
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Floraesters enhance color cosmetics by improving coverage, playtime and color. Floraesters exhibit superior oxidative
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Floraesters K-20W Jojoba and Floraesters K-100 Jojoba are uniquely multifunctional. They are
film-forming jojoba derivatives that deliver emolliency with high substantivity and a degree of water resistance. Both have
fragrance-fixative properties.

Dropping Point °C Physical Appearance

Floraesters 15 liquid at RT liquid

Floraesters 20 42-48 creamy paste

Floraesters 30 47-51 soft paste

Floraesters 60 56-60 firm paste

Floraesters 70 66-70* hard free-flowing particles

Floraesters IPJ liquid at RT liquid

Floraesters K-20W gel at RT soft viscous liquid

Floraesters K-100 paste at RT firm paste

* Melting Point

Florasun 90 is a natural triglyceride with superb oxidative stability and emollient properties. The
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addition of Florasun 90 to cosmetic formulations can increase product shelf life. Florasun 90 is low in odor,
nearly colorless and biodegradable.

Floramac
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is a family of elegant emollients derived from macadamia. Floramac Macadamia Oil
combines superior oxidative stability with an elegant “cushiony” skin feel due to its high (18%) palmitoleic
fatty acid content. Floramac 10 provides a non-greasy, dry emolliency and is an excellent naturally-derived
alternative to some silicone derivatives.

Floralipids Moringa Butter is the interesterified product of Moringa oil and fully hydrogenated
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Moringa oil produced without trans fatty acids. Derived from the seeds of the Moringa tree, Floralipids
Moringa Butter is rich in oleic and behenic acids, yet has low levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. In Africa,
Moringa is called “Nebeday”, meaning “the tree that never dies.” Clinical studies show Floralipids Moringa
Butter to be less greasy, more hydrating, and more matte in appearance when applied to the skin than shea
butter. Floralipids Moringa Butter provides an elegant emolliency in cosmetic systems.

Floratech products are approved for use in the USA, EU, Japan and China.

For complete details, please refer to Floratech’s corresponding specification sheet.

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 A clinical study was
Enhanced Barrier Recovery and Decreased Erythema conducted on a panel
of 14 healthy men and
with Floraesters K-20W & Floraesters K-100 in Nonwoven Products women from 26 to 55
years of age. Nonwoven
wipes containing either
Untreated 0.2% Floraesters K-100
Jojoba or 1% Floraesters
Vehicle K-20W Jojoba increased
barrier recovery based
Vehicle + 0.2% K-100 on TEWL better than
the vehicle wipe and
the wipe containing
Vehicle + 1% K-20W 0.5% of the known
anti-irritant bisabolol.
Vehicle + 0.5% bisabolol (For full study details see
Floratech CS 11-035) The
same wipes decreased
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% erythema (redness),
after dry shaving, better
Decrease in Erythema* Barrier Recovery* than the vehicle wipe
*Percent relative to Baseline at 24 hours and the wipe containing
0.5% of the known
anti-irritant bisabolol.
(CS 11-036)

Clinically Substantiated Claims

Floraesters Enhance: Floraesters Reduce:
Floraesters are Oil-Free Skin Firmness Skin Dryness
Skin Hydration Skin Roughness
Skin Barrier Recovery Skin Flakiness
Appearance of Fine Lines
• Floraesters K-20W Jojoba increased skin color retention, increased skin hydration, and enhanced consumer
preference in a sunless tanning formulation. (CS 13-048, CS 13-049, CS 13-050)
• Floraesters K-20W Jojoba & Floraesters K-100 Jojoba, in combination with glycerin, improved skin
hydration when in nonwoven face masks, emulsions, and gel systems. (CS 14-059, CS 13-052)
• Floraesters 20, Floraesters 30 and Floraesters 60 mitigated skin barrier disruption (comparable
to petrolatum). (CS 11-030)
• Floraesters increased skin barrier recovery following skin barrier disruption. (CS 10-030, CS 11-038, CS 12-043)

Details available upon request

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 P A R T
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Florasomes
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Floraspheres
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Florabeads
Florapearls
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Florasomes & Floraspheres
ecobeads
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deliver jojoba emolliency and product decoration.
• Free of microplastics
Florasomes deliver active ingredients.
• Botanical
Florasomes are soft, monosized spheres of jojoba esters
FloraSomes
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• Non-GMO which deliver jojoba emolliency and active

• Non-BSE ingredients such as vitamins, fragrances, pigments
• No Trans Isomers and enzymes (or your custom active) directly
• Oxidatively Stable to the skin. These monosized emollient
• Noncomedogenic particles allow you to add an oil phase into
• Hypoallergenic
an aqueous solution without the use of
• Biodegradable
FloraSpheres
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solubilizers or sacrificing clarity.
Suspending Particles Floraspheres are soft particles
Suspension is by far
the most commonly Soft Monosized that do not deliver actives. Both
requested technical help Florasomes and Floraspheres
topic for particles. Diameter:
disappear completely when rubbed
Small 500 µ
Essentially, putting particles into the skin, leaving no debris behind.
into a stable suspension Medium 1000 µ
is similar for all particles Large 1500 µ Florasomes and Floraspheres provide
because they are substantial emolliency and are available
all subject to
Stokes’ in all standard Floratech colors.
law.
Applications
Florasomes and Floraspheres work in leave-
Floratech
recommends
on or rinse-off products: clear aqueous gels,
using a emulsions (both w/o and o/w), cleansers,
crosspolymer
anhydrous systems, and scrubs. Florasomes
thickener such as
carbomer, xanthan, gellan and floraspheres have been used successfully in
or another agent that creates
highly viscous systems and in systems containing alcohol and/or surfactants.
polymeric links throughout the
continuous phase. This creates Florasomes and floraspheres are biodegradable, 100% natural and contain no microplastics.
a “net” or “matrix” which, if
formulated properly, results ®

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in a stable suspension across
a wide range of temperatures.

Two common mistakes are ECOBEADS are a biodegradable, low-cost, natural wax-based exfoliant with superior skin
relying only on adjustments
to viscosity and/or specific feel. They are an effective exfoliant yet gentle enough for daily use. ECOBEADS are 100%
gravity. Raising the viscosity natural and contain no microplastics. ECOBEADS are available in all standard Floratech colors.
of the continuous phase slows
separation, but does not
prevent it. Attempting to match Applications
the specific gravity of the ECOBEADS visually compliment any color scheme and are the ideal particle choice for eco-friendly, cost
particle to the continuous
phase (to give neutral sensitive formulations such as body and face washes, acne treatment cleansers, spa-themed therapy, and
buoyancy) is only effective if many skin care product categories.
the formula does not experience
any change in temperature
(dissimilar expansion coefficients
ensure specific gravity will
not be equal at different
Floratech is the world’s first and best supplier of biodegradable, natural w
temperatures).

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 I C L E S
Florapearls
deliver visual and tactile activity.
Florapearls are hard monosized, colored spheres of jojoba esters which enliven your product's aesthetic appeal
by catching the consumer's eye. Florapearls provide a "rolling massage" sensation when rubbed on the skin.
FloraPearls
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Florapearls are suitable for exfoliating or cellular massage formulations. Florapearls put BIG BOLD
COLOR into your formulation and ensure your product stands out on the retail shelf. Hard Monosized
APPLICATIONS Diameter: 1000 µ
Florapearls are useful in all rinse-off formulations including facial cleansers, shower gels, body
buffers, and scrubs. Florapearls are biodegradable, 100% natural, contain no microplastics and
are available in all standard Floratech colors.

Florabeads
provide gentle, yet effective exfoliation.
Florabeads are smooth, hard, free-flowing microspheres of jojoba esters which provide a
smoother skin feel. Florabeads are sized to remove dead corneocytes from the skin surface.
FloraBeads
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Unlike nut shells or seed powders, Florabeads have a pleasant skin feel, and like all FloraTech
products, are carefully manufactured to avoid microbial contamination. Hard Multisized
Applications
Florabeads are the exfoliative of choice for body and facial scrubs, shower gels, hand/foot washes, and soaps. Florabeads
have been successfully incorporated into systems containing surfactants and/or alcohols. Florabeads are available in all
Floratech standard colors and have been used in cosmetic products since 1986. Florabeads are biodegradable, 100% natural, and
contain no microplastics.

Florabeads
Other Common Exfoliatives

Ground Apricot Pits Polyethylene Powders Ground Nut Shell Particles

Scanning electron microscope images show that Florabeads are smooth spheres, unlike other common exfoliatives which may cause irritation and
microlaceration to the skin. Florabeads are effective yet cause much less discomfort than these other exfoliatives. Florabeads can deposit a layer of jojoba
emolliency on to the skin.
Exfoliative Performance Exfoliation Discomfort Florabeads Deposition
I
Florabeads

II
Washed and Extracted
Skin After Treatment
with Florabeads
Polyethylene

Polyethylene

III
Florabeads
Florabeads
Baseline

Washed and Extracted

Apricot

Apricot
Blank

Skin Before Treatment 0 30 min

with Florabeads

wax exfoliating beads. Floratech offers a wide variety of options to replace microplastics. .

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Contact your Floratech representative for details.
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Hair Fixative/Film Former

Color Cosmetics

Trade Name

Moisturizing Agent
Fragrance Fixative

UV Filter Solvency
Tackiness Reducer
Description & Properties
Fragrance
Skin Care

Deliver Actives
Hair Care

Sun Care

Visual Appeal
INCI Name

Shine/Gloss
Conditioner
F Wash

Occlusivity

Deposition
Slip/Glide
Plasticizer
Emollient

Lubricant
Exfoliant

Spread
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Ecobeads Ecobeads are low cost botanical scrubbing beads that provide gentle, yet
Stearyl Stearate (and) Euphorbia effective exfoliation. Ecobeads are a biodegradable alternative to
Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (and) polyethylene and are available in a wide range of colors.
Jojoba Esters
Florabeads Jojoba provide gentle, yet effective exfoliation. Florabeads
Florabeads Jojoba Jojoba are hard, smooth, biodegradable, free-flowing microspheres
Jojoba Esters of jojoba esters, sized from 150 to 600 microns. Florabeads
Jojoba are available in all standard Floratech colors. Custom colors
and sizes are available upon request.
Florabeads Carnauba provide gentle, yet effective exfoliation.
Florabeads Carnauba Florabeads Carnauba are hard, smooth, b i o d e g r a d a b l e , free-
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax flowing microspheres designed to tolerate very low pH. Florabeads
Carnauba are available in their natural color sized from 250 to 600
microns. Custom colors and sizes are available upon request.
Florabeads RBW provide gentle, yet effective exfoliation. Florabeads
Florabeads RBW RBW are hard, biodegradable, free-flowing microspheres of rice bran
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax wax, available in their natural color, sized from 250 to 600 microns.
Custom colors and sizes are available upon request.
Florapearls are useful for product decoration and provide a
rolling massage feeling. Florapearls are monosized to approx.
Florapearls 1000 microns. Florapearls are biodegradable and are
Jojoba Esters available in all standard Floratech colors. Custom colors and sizes are
available upon request.
Floraspheres are soft spheres of jojoba esters, which disappear
Floraspheres completely when rubbed into the skin, leaving jojoba emolliency
Jojoba Esters and no debris on the skin. Floraspheres are monosized to
approximately 500, 1000 or 1500 microns, and are biodegradable.
Floraspheres are available in all standard Floratech colors. Custom
sizes, playtime and colors are available upon request.
Florasomes are soft, biodegradable spheres which deliver active
ingredients and jojoba emolliency to the skin. Florasomes are
monosized to approximately 500, 1000 or 1500 microns and are
Florasomes available in all standard Floratech colors. Unlike capsules, Florasomes
Jojoba Esters carry active ingredients evenly throughout a spherical wax matrix and do
not leave debris on the skin. Unlike gelatin or agar beads, Florasomes
have an elegant skin feel. Unlike lactose/cellulose particles, Florasomes
deliver beneficial jojoba emolliency, can carry a higher loading of most
 active ingredients, and do not promote bacterial growth. Custom sizes,
playtime and colors are available upon request.
Floraesters 15 is a liquid of interesterified jojoba esters. Floraesters 15
Floraesters 15 provides improved pigment wetting and carrying properties and has
Jojoba Esters superior oxidative stability in the presence of iron oxide pigments.
Floraesters 15 contributes to emolliency, shine and conditioning in hair
care formulas.
Floraesters 20 provides jojoba emolliency and oxidative stability to
Floraesters 20 skincare and color cosmetics. Floraesters 20 is an interesterified form
Jojoba Esters of jojoba esters with a break point slightly above skin temperature and
a non-greasy, luxurious skin feel.
Floraesters 30, an interesterified form of jojoba esters, is a creamy
Floraesters 30 paste with a break point above skin temperature. Floraesters 30
Jojoba Esters provides jojoba emolliency and oxidative stability to skincare and
color cosmetics.
Floraesters 60, an interesterified form of jojoba esters, is a firm white
Floraesters 60 paste with a break point well above skin temperature. Floraesters 60
Jojoba Esters has similar occlusivity to petrolatum without the greasy feel.

Floraesters 70 Floraesters 70 is a fully saturated form of jojoba esters, with a melting

Jojoba Esters point of approximately 70°C, delivered as free-flowing microspheres.

Floraesters IPJ Floraesters IPJ is a dry emollient exhibiting superior pigment

Isopropyl Jojobate (and) Jojoba
Alcohol (and) Jojoba Esters
Floraesters K-20W Jojoba
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (and)
Water (Aqua)
Floraesters K-100 Jojoba
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (and)
Jojoba Esters (and) Water (Aqua)
wetting and binding properties with a light, non-greasy skin feel.
Floraesters IPJ is a non-volatile botanical alternative to some
silicone derivatives.
Floraesters K-20W Jojoba provides high substantivity even after
rinsing with water. Floraesters K-20W Jojoba is soluble in alcohol,
glycerin and glycols. It provides extended skin hydration in many
formulas.
Floraesters K-100 Jojoba provides high substantivity even after
rinsing with water. It promotes barrier recovery, enhances skin
hydration, and is soluble in alcohol and glycols.

Floralipids Moringa Butter
Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated
Moringa Oil Esters
Floramac 10
Ethyl Macadamiate
Floramac Macadamia Oil
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Floralipids Moringa Butter is the interesterified product of Moringa oil and
fully hydrogenated Moringa oil. It has a superior aesthetic profile. Clinical
studies show Floralipids Moringa Butter to be less greasy, more hydrating,
and more matte in appearance when applied to the skin than shea butter.
Floramac 10 provides a dry-slip skin feel similar to many
volatile silicone derivatives, such as cyclotetrasiloxane,
dimethicone 5cs, and cyclopentasiloxane, yet is non-volatile.
Floramac 10 has slip and spreadability similar to IPM and IPP but is
non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Floramac 10 has a very low
viscosity and slip, yet high spread and penetration. Unlike many
silicone derivatives, Floramac 10 has broad solubility and
coupling characteristics.
Floramac Macadamia Oil provides an elegant "cushiony" skin feel
due to its >18% palmitoleic fatty acid content. Floramac
Macadamia Oil provides superior oxidative stability, even in
pro-oxidative environments. E E

Florasun 90 Florasun 90 provides an elegant skin feel and superior oxidative

stability in pro-oxidative environments. Florasun 90 is low in odor and
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil low in color. E E E E E E E

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jojoba oil mill in the Sonoran Desert near Apache Junction, Arizona. Over the
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