A botanical alternative to silicones from Floratech

Published: 21-Mar-2017 Featured companies: Cargill
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Floramac 10 is a natural, nonvolatile alternative to many silicones, newly launched by Floratech. Boasting a non-greasy, dry emolliency, Floramac 10 is derived from macadamia.

It is both biodegradable and noncomedogenic, is said to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth, and allows for oil-free and silicone-free claims.

It also assists in pigment dispersion in colour cosmetics and titanium dioxide dispersion in sunscreens.

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