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The history of tea dates back to 3000 BC. The Chinese and Hindus both claim the honour of being the first to drink the famous concoction. According to the legend, the Emperor-God Shen Nung was boiling water under a tree for a drink when the wind swept a few leaves off the tree and into the water. The emperor tasted it and found its flavour very delicate. It was a wild tea plant. Buddhist monks drink a lot of Tea as it helps them stay awake during their long meditations. The drink’s popularity then spread to Europe in the 17th Century and the traditional English teatime was launched by the Duchess of Bedford in the early 19th Century. There are five types of Tea, each obtained from the same species but with the leaves treated differently. For green tea, the leaves are quickly heat-dried (to kill the enzymes) then rolled and dried again; this offers an unfermented tea. Tea leaves contain large quantities of antioxidant substances which act against free radicals and protect our cells from everyday aggressions. Green tea is therefore traditionally used in consumer care as an active protective compound. The oily extract of green tea contains fatty acids (mainly oleic acid) and phytosterols with emollient and regenerating powers. Like other Heliami™ ingredients, this organic botanical is extracted in high-oleic acid sunflower oil, which is more effective at preserving the skin barrier integrity and preventing skin dehydration compared to conventional sunflower oil.
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Silicon is the most abundant chemical element on earth after oxygen (approximately 28%), however it does not exist in its free form in nature. On the other hand, it is very abundant, almost always in a cristalline form, with a regular tridimensional structure: its basic pattern is a tetrahedron with an oxygen atom on each tip and a silicon atom in the middle. It forms compounds such as silicon dioxide (SiO2), contained in several minerals: - Quartz, by far the most abundant, which offers (in its various forms) a remarkable choice of semi-precious stones: pink quartz, citrine quartz (fake topaz), amethyst, etc.; the colour of the crystals is due to the presence of various elements (manganese, iron, nickel, etc.), - Sand, used as far back as ancient times to make glass, - Other minerals such as tridymite, which is rare and underexploited, or cristobalite, which is even rarer, and is contained in some magma rocks where it forms at very high temperatures (obsidian for example). Silicon also exists in the form of silicates, in feldspars or clays for example, in which the SiO2 group is linked to other atoms (aluminium, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, potas- sium, etc.). Silicon is also contained in the plant kingdom in the form of silica (horsetail, diatoms, etc.) and, in very small quantities, in the animal kingdom in the form of organic silicon (in connective tissues in particular). The name ‘silicon’ comes from the Latin word silex, which means ‘stone’.
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Silicon is the most abundant chemical element on earth after oxygen (approximately 28%), however it does not exist in its free form in nature. On the other hand, it is very abundant, almost always in a cristalline form, with a regular tridimensional structure: its basic pattern is a tetrahedron with an oxygen atom on each tip and a silicon atom in the middle. It forms compounds such as silicon dioxide (SiO2), contained in several minerals: - Quartz, by far the most abundant, which offers (in its various forms) a remarkable choice of semi-precious stones: pink quartz, citrine quartz (fake topaz), amethyst, etc.; the colour of the crystals is due to the presence of various elements (manganese, iron, nickel, etc.), - Sand, used as far back as ancient times to make glass, - Other minerals such as tridymite, which is rare and underexploited, or cristobalite, which is even rarer, and is contained in some magma rocks where it forms at very high temperatures (obsidian for example). Silicon also exists in the form of silicates, in feldspars or clays for example, in which the SiO2 group is linked to other atoms (aluminium, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, potas- sium, etc.). Silicon is also contained in the plant kingdom in the form of silica (horsetail, diatoms, etc.) and, in very small quantities, in the animal kingdom in the form of organic silicon (in connective tissues in particular). The name ‘silicon’ comes from the Latin word silex, which means ‘stone’.
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Incotec
X-ray technology consists of a synergetic combination of complex techniques. Applying state of the art technologies including deep learning to refine the performance of X-ray upgrading has resulted in the next step in X-ray seed upgrading: X-ray neXt.
This intelligent technology has brought upgrading to the next level of efficiency. Seed selection has never been more efficient or more able to deliver maximum yield from your tomato seed lot while maintaining the requested Useable Transplants percentage (UT%). X-ray neXt upgrades a tomato seed lot in a highly accurate manner and delivers more selected seeds given your requested UT%. This is a result of new smart technology that selects and assesses subtle abnormalities much better and faster than the human eye can. Seed should be primed before X-ray upgrading first. X-ray neXt is available in 4 options:
1. X-ray neXt Special Senso: is a sensitive priming which offers a good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently will enhance vegetable stand establishment.
2. X-ray neXt Special Presto: for cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the Presto priming offers an even higher increased speed of uniform emergence.
3. X-ray neXt Special Premium: Incotec’s new, unrivalled tomato priming which will help seed to emerge in the quickest and most uniform way. The risk of blind plants is minimal, the priming is suited for all seed varieties.
4. X-ray neXt customer primed
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Prickly Pear Cactuses have an important place in the history of Mexico, so much so that they appear on the national flag. Cultivation is thought to have started about 5,000 years ago. Before Christopher Columbus' arrival, prickly pears were, along with Maize, one of the main food resources for Amerindians. The plant was
introduced into Europe during the 16th Century by the Spanish conquistadors returning from the New World.
Pad extract is traditionally used as a poultice to soothe skin inflammation and insect bites or stings, especially tarantula bites. The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V is said to have been cured of a severe disease in a few weeks by applying nopal to his ulcers. Pad succus is also said to help stimulate hair growth.
Both flowers and fruits are often used as anti-diarrhoeic. In southern Europe and North Africa, the Cactus is used to grow impassable live fences. Traditionally, Arab people plant these cactuses around their homes for example. Thornless varieties also exist, which are used as fodder for cattle.
Preparami ER has been shown to boost the cell defense by stimulating the HSP (Heat Shock Proteins) and improve cell resistance to UV rays by evaluating keratinocytes viability. It has also demonstrated to reducevthe the SA-ß-galactosidase activity thus slowing down cellular ageing. Finally the activation of PPARα (Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors) synthesis help to accelerate the repairing process of skin.
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Milk Thistle is a biennial, herbaceous plant, native to southern Europe and Northern Africa. It is also widely cultivated now. It bears large green shiny leaves and purple tubulous flowers surrounded by thorny bracts. Milk Thistle was already known to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used it to treat liver and bile disorders. Pliny recommended drinking Milk Thistle juice with a little honey to eliminate excess bile.
Its leaves, flowers and roots have historically been considered a vegetable in European diets, and its fruits (achenes), which resemble seeds, have been roasted for use as a coffee substitute. The plant is also part of the TCM and known as Shui Fei Ji. The plant is still used today used as an antidote for Amanita mushroom poisoning and to protect the liver and kidneys from toxic medications. Milk Thistle symbolises sacred things and protection.
Lipolami ER is a 100% naturally derived ester obtained from milk thistle oil extracted from seeds. It provides skincare products with luxurious skin-feel: formulations are softer, with non oily touch, not sticky and easy to spread. It also improves quality of emulsions thanks to its fluidity and low surface tension and more comfort of foaming products. Finally, it's the perfect dispersant for pigments and minerals for make-up formulas. As an ingredient with biological activity, Lipolami ER preserves the skin barrier function against dryness and delipidation.
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Honey is a centuries old household recipe which has gained the status of universal ingredient in countless medicinal traditions. Owing to this reputation, it occupies of position of choice in cosmetics as a true skin delicacy, thanks to its gentle and sweet smell, as well as its moisturising, purifying, healing and soothing properties. As a known, reassuring ingredient, it has been able to fit within this feel-good, naturalness and health trend.
Manuka plays a key role in the New-Zealand ecosystem as a facilitating species, since this shrub facilitates the implantation and growth of other species to foster the regeneration of indigenous forest. Also named tea tree, this ancestral nutraceutical in the Maori pharmacopea is used by the healers as a topical application to soothe rashes, burns and fosters wound healing.
The manuka honey is a monofloral honey nicknamed the ʺchampagne of honeysʺ due to the short flowering period of the tree and its superior medicinal qualities. Indeed, this New-Zealand honey is said to exhibit antibacterial qualities higher than that of other honeys thanks to the presence of methylglyoxal. Owing to its sugars, flavonoids and phenolic acids, honey moisturises and soothes the skin. The fresh, healthy complexion is again radiant. Last but not least, its vitamins and minerals contribute to the revitalisation of capillary fibers for beautiful hair.
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X-ray technology consists of a synergetic combination of complex techniques. Applying state of the art technologies including deep learning to refine the performance of X-ray upgrading has resulted in the next step in X-ray seed upgrading: X-ray neXt Organic. This intelligent technology has brought upgrading to the next level of efficiency. Seed selection has never been more efficient or more able to deliver maximum yield from your tomato seed lot while maintaining the requested Useable Transplants percentage (UT%). X-ray neXt upgrades a tomato seed lot in a highly accurate manner and delivers more selected seeds given your requested UT%. This is a result of new smart technology that selects and assesses subtle abnormalities much better and faster than the human eye can. Seed should be primed before X-ray upgrading first. X-ray neXt Organic is available in 3 options:
1. X-ray neXt Special Organic Senso: is a sensitive priming which offers a good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently will enhance vegetable stand establishment.
2. X-ray neXt Special Organic Presto: for cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the Presto priming offers an even higher increased speed of uniform emergence.
3. X-ray neXt Organic customer primed: X-ray neXt is also available for organic customer primed seed.
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Originally from the Near East, blueberries grow wild in all temperate regions, often in maize fields. The name Centaurea comes from the Greek Centaureion, a herb used by the Centaur Chiron, who, according to legend, discovered its properties by treating his arrow-wounded foot with the plant's milk. The name cyanus comes from the Greek cyanos, meaning dark blue. The medicinal properties of cornflower were first mentioned in the 12th century. A decoction of cornflower was prescribed for irritated eyes and eyelids, to treat conjunctivitis and, more generally, for inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes. In the past, cornflower was used to treat coughs and for its tonic and aperitive properties. It was also used to regulate menstrual disorders, stimulate liver activity and increase the body's resistance to infection. The flowers, but especially the leaves, were traditionally used to treat rheumatic and joint pain. Finally, the seeds were used as a mild laxative for children.
Made from flowers picked just after they have bloomed, Heliami Cornflower EC contains mainly fatty acids and terpenoids, with emollient, soothing and antibacterial properties. Like other Heliami™ ingredients, this organic botanical is extracted in high-oleic acid sunflower oil, which is more effective at preserving the skin barrier integrity and preventing skin dehydration compared to conventional sunflower oil.
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Chinese consumers have difficulties finding beauty products reducing the skin discomfort caused by sensitive skin, an increasingly common phenomenon due to modern life conditions. To meet their expectations, they need to be scientifically tested, with more natural and more effective ingredients and dedicated to Asian skin. Sensitive skin alters the essential barrier role of the skin, whose homeostasis is fundamental to its function as a shield against external aggressions. When the balance of the skin is impacted, it can then no longer protect the organism and skin becomes irritated and uncomfortable. To address sensitive skin, Chinese consumers naturally trust traditional Chinese medicine, which is based on the belief that all organs are connected by a flow of vital energy circulating through our body. It keeps us physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually healthy. When this energy gets unbalanced, body is unhealthy and skin issues appear. Traditional Chinese medicine approach to skin care advocates for the stimulation of the body’s own restorative mechanisms with prescriptions. To restore the body’s balance, these herbal remedies use combinations of plants instead of relying on a single herb. PhytAura™ is an innovative active ingredient, based on the synergy of 4 plants taken from an ancestral prescription: skullcap root, liquorice root, peony root and jujube fruit. Its optimised manufacturing process combines heritage and modern science.
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Baobab trees are native to South Africa, they grow in many African countries, they are typical of semi-arid and sub-humid wooded savannahs, and they live several centuries. Baobabs reach 5 to 25m in height, and have a characteristic short, very large (10m in diameter), abnormal-shaped trunk. Baobab fruits are traditional food in Africa known for its nutritional properties. The young leaves of baobab trees are popular as vegetables and used in herbal teas to treat fever caused by malaria. The leaves are contained in many traditional remedies, for instance to cure diarrhoea, asthma, inflammations, insect stings, digestion disorders, etc. Natives use the bark for its medicinal properties to fight fevers, toothaches, articulation pain, venereal diseases, rickets, etc.
Hibiscus: In India, it is commonly used to treat dandruff and heal the skin. In African folk medicine, the drug is ascribed, among other things, for its spasmolytic and antibacterial properties. Aqueous extracts of hibiscus flowers are said to lower the blood pressure.
Repulpami™ EC has demonstrated to significantly stimulates the expression of genes involved in skin firmness and plumping effect. It acts as reducer of muscles contraction and improves the skin condition by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, increasing the tightening effect but also by increasing the firmness and hydration of the skin.
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Thyme is a small perennial sub-shrub that grows spontaneously in dry, sunny places in the Mediterranean region. Thyme has been known since ancient times: Dioscorides and Hippocrates mentioned it in their writings, the Egyptians used it to embalm their dead, the Greeks and Romans used it as incense in their festive rituals, and the women of these various people used it as perfume and ointment. It was the Benedictine monks who spread thyme throughout Europe in the early Middle Ages. Charlemagne recommended its cultivation in the Capitulary of Villis. In the 14th century, to protect themselves from the plague, people wore masks containing aromatic plants: lavender, thyme, rosemary, and laurel. Thyme is also used in the composition of the Vinegar of the Four Thieves, a traditional antiseptic of the 17th century which was listed in the Codex in 1748. Thymus derived from the Greek “thumos” meaning "heart", "strength" and "courage", in reference to the toning and stimulating characteristics of the plant. As for the Greek root, it is said to derive from the Egyptian “tham”, meaning a plant used to embalm the dead. As for its species name, vulgaris, it means "common". A symbol of courage in the Middle Ages, thyme was embroidered on the scarves of knights.
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Tea is known for its relaxing and soothing virtues When drinking tea, one is enjoying a leisurely break, a simple moment, perfect to slow down and savour the instant Consumed at any time of the day, tea reduces stress and fatigue, thus leading to a feeling of comfort and well beingOriginating from the high valleys of China, and India, Tea is available in at least 2000 varieties.
According to Chinese legend, the use of tea as a drink would have appeared in the year 2737 BC when some leaves are said to have fallen from a tree into the hot water prepared for the Emperor Shen Nong.
Flavonoids are well known for the effect of the vitamin P which increases the resistance of blood vessels, reduces the permeability and protects against the rupture of the capillaries A true vegetal source of youth, tea contains tannins and caffeine that contributes to reducing inflammation and restoring tired skin (puffy eyes, bags...). Green tea is a highly studied source of antioxidant polyphenols, the catechins being the most abundant in this family. These studies have also shown that the strong antioxidant properties of green tea are principally attributed to catechin EGCG and EGC.
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Ginseng grows in the wild in several regions of eastern Asia: Manchuria, China, Japan, Korea, East Russia. The plant thrives in dark, damp, wooded and elevated locations. It is commonly found on the edges of ravines and rocks. The root is the part of the Ginseng plant which is used; it is extremely hard and dense, and never spongy.
As a medicinal plant, Ginseng has the most ancient and most respected reputation. It has been part of the traditional Chinese Pharmacopoeia for over 2,000 years. Ginseng is the unrivalled 'elixir of youth'. It is used daily at maintenance dose, apparently to prolong the life of elderly people and to help younger individuals through temporary periods of weariness. It is the best known plant of the adaptogenics.
The genus name Panax comes from the Greek words Pan, meaning 'all', and Akos, which is translated as 'remedy'.
The oily extract of ginseng roots contains some terpenoids with soothing and antibacterial properties, an ideal ingredient for sportspeople to take care of their skin!
Like other Heliami™ ingredients, this organic botanical is extracted in high-oleic acid sunflower oil, which is more effective at preserving the skin barrier integrity and preventing skin dehydration compared to conventional sunflower oil.
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Fossilised leaves of the oleaster tree (Olea sylvestris), a wild ancestor of the olive tree, have been discovered in Tuscany and date back several million years. According to recent research, this species was domesticated 5,000 to 7,000 years ago in several regions of the Mediterranean basin. Under the Roman Empire, the olive tree was planted all around the Mediterranean, which contributed to the Empire's monopoly on the oil trade and ensured its power in the world. Following their conquest of South America, the Spaniards planted olive trees as far away as present-day California. In ancient times, olive leaves were used to disinfect superficial wounds. They were known to have antiseptic properties and the ability to fight all kinds of infections. In the 19th century, the leaves were used to treat malaria. Herbalists recommended olive leaves to improve blood circulation. Olive oil was used not only for cooking, but also for lighting (oil lamps), for making soaps and for waterproofing textile fibres.
Olive trees represent a symbol of immortality due to their extraordinary longevity. They were commonly known as a symbol of peace, goodness, and purity since ancient times. Olive was first used as a cosmetic ingredient in ancient Egypt.
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Sea Fennel grows near coasts, especially along the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the Channel and the Black Sea. This small, umbelliferous, hardy plant grows both in the cavities in cliffs and on sand dunes. Its habitat is the edge of high tides, where the sea spray lands. Sea fennel is hence often the last plant to be spotted before reaching the sea.
Its creeping roots can reach 5m in length. They solidly anchor themselves in the crevices in the rocks.
Sea Fennel was a very popular medicinal plant right from the beginning of ancient times. It was later left aside, except by sailors who took tones with them to sea to prevent scurvy (thanks to its richness in Vitamin C). Sea fennel was also believed to improve sailors’ sight. The name Sea fennel comes from this similar, though slightly saltier, taste.
The oily extract of sea fennel contains lipids and some vitamins and carotenes with regenerating and antioxidant properties. Like other Heliami™ ingredients, this organic botanical is extracted in high-oleic acid sunflower oil, which is more effective at preserving the skin barrier integrity and preventing skin dehydration compared to conventional sunflower oil.
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Native to Europe, Meadowsweet grows easily in damp places, preferring ditches and the banks of streams and rivers. Meadowsweet has a perennial reaching of 1.5 m, with toothed leaves and clusters of creamy, scented flowers. The flowering tops and leaves contain salicylates that reduce inflammation.
In Ancient times, Meadowsweet was known as a painkiller in articulation and rheumatism pains, but it was later forgotten. Traces of its use were only found again in the 18th Century. In 1835, in Berlin, Karl J. Löwig isolated and identified salicylic acid, an anti-inflammatory and analgesic precursor to aspirin (the word itself comes from an old name given to Meadowsweet: Spirea). Meadowsweet was largely used against fever, headaches, toothaches, articulation pains, tendinitis, sprains etc.
In the old days, Meadowsweet flowers were used to flavour some beers or wines such as hydromel. They provide an Almond taste and are still used by some creative chefs in jams and fruit compotes.
The flower was used to dye fabric yellow and the whole plant, as it is rich in tannins, was used to tan leather. Latins and Greeks used Meadowsweet as decoration and made crowns for Sylphs. Meadowsweet is the symbol of love.
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Incotec
There are many reasons to prime your tomato seed. Seed is primed to obtain faster and more uniform germination resulting in a stronger crop stand. Priming will also broaden the temperature range at which seed will germinate as well as break certain
types of dormancy, such as photodormancy or thermodormancy.
For tomato we offer three different priming technologies; Promotor Senso, Presto and Premium. All primings have a different origin but a common goal; to provide the best priming for your seeds. Thermal barriers are widened for a broad application. With the Senso priming a sensitive priming is used which will give a good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently will enhance vegetable stand establishment. For cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the Presto priming offers an even higher increased speed of uniform emergence. Promotor Premium is Incotec’s new, unrivalled tomato priming which will help seed to emerge in the quickest and most uniform way. The risk of blind plants is minimal, the priming is suited for all seed varieties and can be combined with X-ray technology perfectly.
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Padina pavonica is a small brown alga that grows in warm temperate and waters and found in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Red Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean. Padina pavonica is characterised morphologically by the presence of thallus (fronds or umbrellas) bleached by limestone. This alga participates in underwater chlorophilic photosynthesis and absorbs minerals from the water, then it deposits calcium carbonate crystals on its thallus at the highest rate of all algae. Therefore, it is called a "calcifying" alga or calcified alga. Padina pavonica is used in treatments for bone diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis and in calcium-based food supplements. It is used in pharmacy and cosmetics, as it promotes the renewal of glycosaminoglycans, reinforces their protective actions and their actions on the maintenance of cellular vitality.
Efficacy tests on Padinami EC have demonstrated its ability to stimulate the synthesis of sulfated GAGs and Hyaluronic acids. It has proven also to boosts the synthesis of collagen and pro-collagen and improve cell communication between keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Finally, the dermis and epidermis structure is improved, skin is firmer and more supple.
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Spirulina is a blue-green algae, one of the earliest forms of life on earth. Originating from the depths of the ocean, it dates back some 3.8 billion years. Its genus name Spirulina refers to its spiral shape.
There is documentary evidence of Mexican spirulina from the time of the Spanish conquest. The Aztecs harvested spirulina on the surface of Lake Texcoco using fine-mesh netting, then dried it in the sun before cooking it. It was mixed with sweetcorn to make a dish known as Tecuitlatl.
Spirulina is now consumed all over the world and cultivated in ponds. Well-known for its nutritive benefits, spirulina is mainly used in food supplements and vegan diet (due to its richness in proteins). For pharmaceutical uses, the algae thus appear to act as an immunostimulant and anti-inflammatory agent. With moisturising, nourishing, remineralising restructuring and antioxidant properties, spirulina is highly recommended for anti-ageing products Spirulina can also be used in creams for dry, damaged and stressed skin, hands eye contour and for after sun care. Spirulina is also ideal for shampoo for dry, damaged and lifeless hair.
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Cornflower is native to the near east and grows wild in all temperate regions, often in cornfields. The flowers are gathered just after they open. The name Centaurea comes from the Greek Centaureion an herb used by the Centaur Chiron who, according to the legend, discovered its properties by treating his foot, which had been injured by an arrow, with the milk from this plant. The name cyanus, comes the Greek, cyanos meaning dark blue. The medicinal virtues of the Cornflower were mentioned for the first time in the 12th century. A decoction of the cornflower was prescribed in the event of eye and eye-lid irritations and to treat conjunctivitis, and more generally, for skin and mucous membrane inflammations. In the past, cornflowers were used to treat coughs and for their tonic and aperitive properties. It was also used to regulate menstrual disorders, to stimulate liver activity and to increase the body's resistance to infection. The flowers, but especially the leaves, were traditionally used to treat rheumatic and joint pain. Finally, the seeds were used as a mild laxative for children.
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Agriculture
Tween 20 is a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate and is a well-known highly effective adjuvant.
Croda's Tween 20 has been the workhorse nonionic surfactant adjuvant for several decades and consistently demonstrates both high levels of activity across broad varieties of pesticidal active ingredients as well as providing superior plant safety. It has a long and robust history as an "activator adjuvant" performing across such varied herbicide classes as glyphosate and triketones. Tween 20 has a substantial positive track record with many global agricultural companies and often appears as a screening tool when assessing the bioavailability of new active ingredients and formulations. Like many liquid polysorbate surfactants Tween 20 displays mammalian and ecological safety, biodegradability, excellent physical properties, ease of formulation, superior dilution performance and virtually no phytotoxicity. Tween 20 also offers ready availability and safety with demonstrated biological performance in combination with many pesticides. (Agrow Reports. Adjuvants and additives: 2006 edition).
This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.
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Blue lotus is mainly originated from South Africa. It was discovered more than 160 million years ago. Blue flowers with golden heart opening in the morning and closing at sunset exhaling a delicate and mystical fragrance. This characteristic has made a very important plant in the Egyptian mythology, as it is associated with cults and gods of the sun, to whom she gave birth.
One of the most important plant used during rituals in Ancient Egypt, it is the symbol of the origin of life and the pharaohs. According to the findings in the tombs of the pharaohs, the plant was used as a stimulant, euphoriant and psychotropic. It was prescribed it to maintain good health, improve memory and circulation.
Much of blue lotus’s therapeutic activity is attributed to flavonoids like antioxidant properties.
Flowers are also a good circulation stimulant, a tonic and a pain reliever. It is described as tonic like ginseng, circulation enhancer as ginkgo biloba. They have been used for age related diseases.
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Hibiscus was originally grown in Ancient Egypt and throughout Southeast Asia. It is one of the few plants whose flowers are edible.
The virtues of the hibiscus flower have been well known since ancient times. In India, it is commonly used to treat dandruff and heal the skin. Its flower is still traditionally used by the Egyptians for its medicinal (anti-inflammatory, energy source) and cosmetic (emollient, protection) properties.
This flower from Africa is an ingredient of Bissap a traditional tangy drink that brings vitality and guarantees energy.In African folk medicine, the drug is prescribed, among other things, for its spasmolytic and antibacterial properties. Aqueous extracts of hibiscus flowers are said to lower the blood pressure.
Hibiscus extract is beneficial for softening skin and reducing wrinkles as it works as a natural emollient.
Due to its antiseptic and wound-healing actions, it is also ideal for inflamed skin and scalp, for the treatment of eczema and dandruff.
Very rich in anthocyans powerful antioxidants the hibiscus is traditionally used in herbal medicine for its anti ageing virtues.
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Sea foam, or sepiolite, is a white mineral that can sometimes be found floating in the Black Sea looking like foam. Sepiolite has been used as soap but also as a sculpting material by Turkish craftsmen. Linked to sea foam, we can trace it back to many legends: Greek with the beauty of Aphrodite or Venus, or Finnish with the souls of the sirens. In all of these stories, sea foam is always a symbol of sensuality punctuated with innocence, or of invigorating and natural charm.
With its very white colour and its marine origin, it has been dubbed the Venus of the seas and is seen as a symbol of pure and perfect beauty, like the image of a seductive and radiant woman. Sepiolite contains trrace elementslike magnesium and silicon. These trace elements are essential for our cells to work properly. Magnesium reduces the stress to which our skin cells are subjected and facilitates their optimal functioning. Silicon, on the other hand, contributes to the structure and elasticity of the skin and hair.
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Agriculture
Croda has advanced Tween 20 technology offering three polysorbates with differentiated performance and enhanced benefits for modern formulations. Tween 20 has long been established as an effective adjuvant for built-in and tank-added applications with an advantageous ecological and toxicological profile. The latest Tweens allow formulators to push performance forward with trusted and familiar chemistry. Tween 22, Tween 23 and Tween 24 offer enhanced surface activity to provide better wetting, lower equilibrium surface tension (EST) and lower contact angle compared to Tween 20. Tween 24 can significantly increase yields and reduce land use. In reducing the land required to grow the crop, significant carbon and water savings can be achieved, this has been externally validated by Avieco. Easy to use, it also shows improved performance with various hydrophilic herbicides, all with minimal impact on registration due to the fact it has the same CAS as Tween 20. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.
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Industrial Specialties
Linseed stand oil is a heat polymerised oil and is available in a number of different viscosities. Linseed stand oil has good pigment wetting properties, low acidity and a pale colour which make it ideal for use in general paints. Other applications of linseed stand oils include varnishes, aluminium paints, alkyd and synthetic resins. High viscosity polymerised linseed oil can be used as an additive in heat set printing inks. Linseed stand oil can replace or partially replace refined oils as a starting material in varnish production, where it will help reduce production times. It is also used in the manufacture of traditional wood and floor sealing varnishes, and in enamels as well as house paints to modify flow, improve gloss and improve durability. Higher viscosity linseed stand oil is used in the production of flat paints and primers. All grades of Seatons linseed stand oil impart excellent flexibility, performance and durability to the final product.
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Ginkgo: It has recently been discovered that this legendary tree, symbol of longevity, has a specific genetic program that protects it from ageing. Ginkgo tree has golden reflective leaves with microcirculation activation properties. Rich in flavonoids, ginkgo leaves have antioxidant activities responsible for their protective properties of blood vessels by reducing the permeability of capillaries and strengthening their resistance.
Organic Horse Chestnut: Horse chestnut is a traditional medicinal plant whose seed, inedible, is known for its anti-edematous, venoprotective and vasoregulatory properties. Indeed, the triterpene composition of its seeds helps to reduce the capillary permeability responsible for edema. Horse chestnut seeds increase venous tone while strengthening the resistance and elasticity of the venous walls. As such, they are particularly suitable for reducing dark circles and under-eye puffiness.
Organic Red Vine: The term "red vine" designates several grape varieties, called "dyers", the foliage of which turns red in the fall. Rich in polyphenols, the red vine leaves have venoprotective, angioprotective and hemostatic properties. They improve venous circulation and reduce platelet aggregation.
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King of the forests, symbol of wisdom, power and immortality, the oak tree is solid and resistant to the test of time. Living up to 500 years, oak has to synthesize molecules of defence and protection for adapting to its environment.
Thanks to its powerful antioxidant capacity, Phytessence™ French Oak reduces the harmful effects of oxidative stress involved in skin and scalp ageing.
Hair follicles are the target of radical peroxide attacks which cause bleaching and loss of vitality of hair and the slowdown in its growth. The protective effect of the extract has been tested on hair follicle cells submitted to oxidative stress induced by lipid peroxide. Phytessence™ French Oak reduces by 78% the production of free radicals responsible for the premature ageing of hair follicle.
Also tests have been carried out on skin to show that Phytessence™ French oak reduces free radical production after UVA exposure of the skin.
Phytessence™ French Oak is a global anti-ageing solution for hair care market.
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Incotec
Split Pill Special Light is a fennel seed product which combines priming and pelleting. The integrated priming ensures uniformity, dormancy-breaking and an increased germination energy. The priming also widens the temperature range in which the fennel seed will germinate and improves the root system. Its ability to split makes Split Pill Special Light unique. The pellet does not
disintegrate, but splits open after it comes into contact with water and creates optimum conditions for quick development of the
seedling. The coating material is designed to allow the seed free and quick access to moisture and oxygen.
Split Pill Special Light is a light weight pellet with high absorptive power, but also releases water earlier. Split Pill Special Light 4.0 is preferred in both extremely dry and extremely wet conditions.
The organic Split Pill version is suited for the organic market as only organic regulated substances are used.
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Beauty
There are almost a billion women over 50 worldwide with specific personal care needs. A consumer study* identified skin sagging as one of the major signs of ageing being accentuated by menopause. Feminage™ is a new anti-ageing active ingredient developed by Croda Beauty Actives especially dedicated to these women experiencing loss of skin elasticity and firmness caused by glycation and oxidation events and related to oestrogenic decline. This eco-designed extract of Engelhardia initiates from an ethical sourcing in line with the UEBT standards and complies with our CSR commitments Be Actively Committed. It is COSMOS approved and IECIC compliant. Extensive clinical evaluations demonstrated the visible and significant efficacy of Feminage™ on the skin of Caucasian and Chinese women by improving elasticity and firmness while smoothing out wrinkles. These results are associated to a higher quality of the elastic tissue and a preserved fibroblast vitality against glycation and oxidation*.
* All the results of the clinical studies, as well as in vitro studies and consumer study, are available upon request through your sales representative.
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Beauty
The apricot tree has been cultivated in China for at least 3,000 years. From there, Chinese caravans are said to have brought the tree to the shores of the Caspian Sea, notably to Armenia.
The apricot tree with white flowers, whose Arabic name means "the early", gives us the first fruits of the summer. The apricot is a fleshy and sweet fruit containing a single large seed, or kernel. In Asia Minor, peasants dried apricots on the roof of their houses. This fruit played an important role in their diet. Arab doctors prescribed apricot kernel oil to treat haemorrhoids, nose, and earaches. It is also traditionally used by the Himalayan peoples to nourish and protect their skin against extreme weather conditions. The apricot is associated with Venus, goddess of Love. It is a symbol of passion.
Scrubami Apricot 300/400 ER, is a natural scrub that gently exfoliates to give back freshness, smoothness and radiance to the skin.
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Incotec
SDR treated and film coated spinach breeding lines for the organic market. SDR (Short Day length Requirement) is a priming
treatment which will stimulate the spinach plant to bolt more easily and uniformly. Speed of bolting and flowering may be
improved to more than a week. Furthermore the SDR treated plants produce more side shoots on which flowers are carried
and express less stress symptoms before and after bolting. SDR treated spinach does not need to be sown in the autumn. It
may be sown in spring, limiting the risks during wintering of spinach plants. SDR treatment may be used on male and female
lines in order to obtains synchronized flowering. It has been shown that SDR treatment on female lines could improve yield
(under optimal seed production conditions). When SDR is used correctly, it will result in less inbred seed during hybrid seed
production. The organic SDR variant may be used in Dutch organic farming.
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Beauty
Corn Poppy is native to the Mediterranean basin and grows along paths, in meadows, and in wheat fields. It is now found in Central and Southern Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East, Eastern and Central Asia, and North America.
Corn Poppy flowers have always been known for their soothing and pectoral qualities.
Its herbal teas or syrups were recommended for children and old people who were kept awake by their coughs. Traditional medicine in the 17th Century used corn poppy as a sudorific, a febrifuge, and an antirheumatism. Finally, herbal teas made with poppy petals are known to reduce small wrinkles. In Mediterranean countries, during the spring, the young leaves of poppy are eaten in salads. As for the seeds, they have been popular since ancient times in bread, biscuits and all sorts of cakes. Corn poppy can also be used to dye wool, silk, leather, paper, and plastic a reddish pink colour. Corn poppies are a symbol of joy.
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Beauty
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZP8 is a COSMOS approved stearic acid coated powder within this product family.
This innovative range is based on patented, platelet-shaped structures that the particles are large enough to be suitable for natural formulations, whilst also being transparent on the skin. This makes them extremely versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications and skin phototypes.
Approved worldwide as UV filters they are inherently mild and safe, with low irritancy and sensitisation, making them perfect for babies and sensitive skin.
Solaveil MicNo products are highly appealing to natural and clean beauty brands, as “nature identical minerals” with COSMOS variants available.
Used as a single active ingredient, Solaveil MicNo meets current guidelines for UVA protection. For the first time ever, it is possible to formulate highly transparent systems to meet the needs of today’s most demanding consumers.
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Beauty
Oscar Wilde said that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder,’ because beauty remains subjective, a matter of taste, its appreciation changes according to the era and cultures.
Beauty would be directly linked to the uniformity of skin colour. Many studies show that the more complexion is uniform, the more the human face appears young and in good health and the more the person is beautiful and attractive.
Symbol of perfect beauty, Phytessence White Peony acts on the uniformity of skin colour by correcting excessive redness and attenuating ageing spots.
A herbaceous plant from Asia, the peony is traditionally used for its soothing properties and procures a sensation of absolute serenity. From the Greek Paeonia meaning “healing plant”, it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than two thousand years to heal skin rashes, help scarring and calm nervous irritations (stress, anxiety…). Its root contains terpenoids, mainly paeoniflorin and polyphenols.
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Beauty
The apricot tree has been cultivated in China for at least 3,000 years. From there, Chinese caravans are said to have brought the tree to the shores of the Caspian Sea, notably to Armenia.
The apricot tree with white flowers, whose Arabic name means "the early", gives us the first fruits of the summer. The apricot is a fleshy and sweet fruit containing a single large seed, or kernel. In Asia Minor, peasants dried apricots on the roof of their houses. This fruit played an important role in their diet. Arab doctors prescribed apricot kernel oil to treat haemorrhoids, nose, and earaches. It is also traditionally used by the Himalayan peoples to nourish and protect their skin against extreme weather conditions. The apricot is associated with Venus, goddess of Love. It is a symbol of passion.
Scrubami Apricot 300/400 ER, is a natural scrub that gently exfoliates to give back freshness, smoothness and radiance to the skin.
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Beauty
The apricot tree has been cultivated in China for at least 3,000 years. From there, Chinese caravans are said to have brought the tree to the shores of the Caspian Sea, notably to Armenia.
The apricot tree with white flowers, whose Arabic name means "the early", gives us the first fruits of the summer. The apricot is a fleshy and sweet fruit containing a single large seed, or kernel. In Asia Minor, peasants dried apricots on the roof of their houses. This fruit played an important role in their diet. Arab doctors prescribed apricot kernel oil to treat haemorrhoids, nose, and earaches. It is also traditionally used by the Himalayan peoples to nourish and protect their skin against extreme weather conditions. The apricot is associated with Venus, goddess of Love. It is a symbol of passion.
Scrubami Apricot 300/400 ER, is a natural scrub that gently exfoliates to give back freshness, smoothness and radiance to the skin.
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Beauty
Sclerotium rolfsii is a fungal pathogen which has a broad range of host. This filamentous fungus produces abundant white cottony aerial mycelium. Its fermentation provides scleroglucans, stable polysaccharide of glucose monomers (MM 5-6 million Daltons).
Amigum™ is a unique gelling agent with thickening properties that is stable in extreme physical-chemical conditions but also that has limiting interactions with other molecules thanks to its non-ionic molecules. Amigum™ increases viscosity of formulation, stabilises emulsions as well as suspensions, and its structure prevents aggregation and thus encouraging solubility. It has also demonstrated biological properties, bringing hydration and softness feeling to the skin. Amigum™ is also very useful in formulas containing actives which are known to be difficult to stabilise, such as, AHAs formulated with an acid pH, anionic, cationic and amphoteric molecules which usually break the viscosity of the gels, essential oils which can diphase the formula, mineral salts, masks with clays, gels with algae extracts, and products made with sea water or mineral waters, ethanol in slimming water-alcoholic gels.
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Beauty
Bladderwrack is a brown seaweed, which forms a group of ribbon-like seaweeds, washed up by the tides and used as fertiliser. These algae constitute what is known as "goemon" or "kelp". It is easily recognisable thanks to its vesicles which allow it to float while remaining attached to the substrate. This seaweed is found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, but also in the North and Baltic seas. For centuries, seaweed has been one of the main resources exploited on the foreshore (tidal zone), both for food and industrial purposes, to produce fertiliser and fuel. Bladderwrack is a seaweed with multiple benefits already used by the Romans to relieve joint pain. Bladderwrack has been included in the European pharmacopoeia for its high iodine content. It is a microcirculation stimulant, with moisturising properties, thanks to its polysaccharide content, and slimming properties thanks to its richness in iodine; it is used today to treat many ailments. Bladderwrack, with its beneficial properties, symbolises life.
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Beauty
The apricot tree has been cultivated in China for at least 3,000 years. From there, Chinese caravans are said to have brought the tree to the shores of the Caspian Sea, notably to Armenia.
The apricot tree with white flowers, whose Arabic name means "the early", gives us the first fruits of the summer. The apricot is a fleshy and sweet fruit containing a single large seed, or kernel. In Asia Minor, peasants dried apricots on the roof of their houses. This fruit played an important role in their diet. Arab doctors prescribed apricot kernel oil to treat haemorrhoids, nose, and earaches. It is also traditionally used by the Himalayan peoples to nourish and protect their skin against extreme weather conditions. The apricot is associated with Venus, goddess of Love. It is a symbol of passion.
Scrubami Apricot 300/400 is a natural scrub that gently exfoliates to give back freshness, smoothness and radiance to the skin.
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Incotec
A strong and versatile combination product. Through upgrading, a selection of seeds is made which are then pre-germinated using our priming treatment. Incotec's upgrading is able to select uniform and well-germinating seeds. Priming increases speed of emergence, resulting in both faster and more uniformly germinating seedlings. Priming also widens the temperature range in which the Celery seed will germinate (increasing from 16-20’C to 16-26’c after priming) and will break photo-dormancy, allowing seeds to germinate in both light and dark conditions.
The ability to split makes Improver Split Pill Special unique. The pellet does not disintegrate, but splits open and creates optimum conditions for quick development of the seedling. The coating material is designed to allow the seed free and quick access to moisture and oxygen. A greater part of the greenhouse seedling production in Europe is coated with Split Pill.
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Beauty
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZP3 is COSMOS approved uncoated powder within this product family.
This innovative range is based on patented, platelet-shaped structures that the particles are large enough to be suitable for natural formulations, whilst also being transparent on the skin. This makes them extremely versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications and skin phototypes.
Approved worldwide as UV filters they are inherently mild and safe, with low irritancy and sensitisation, making them perfect for babies and sensitive skin.
Solaveil MicNo products are highly appealing to natural and clean beauty brands, as “nature identical minerals” with COSMOS variants available.
Used as a single active ingredient, Solaveil MicNo meets current guidelines for UVA protection. For the first time ever, it is possible to formulate highly transparent systems to meet the needs of today’s most demanding consumers.
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Beauty
Combining all the benefits of micron-sized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) with unrivalled transparency on the skin, the Solaveil MicNo range provides formulators with the best of both worlds. Solaveil MZP7 is a silane coated powder within this product family.
This innovative range is based on patented, platelet-shaped structures that the particles are large enough to be suitable for natural formulations, whilst also being transparent on the skin. This makes them extremely versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications and skin phototypes.
Approved worldwide as UV filters they are inherently mild and safe, with low irritancy and sensitisation, making them perfect for babies and sensitive skin.
Solaveil MicNo products are highly appealing to natural and clean beauty brands, as “nature identical minerals” with COSMOS variants available.
Used as a single active ingredient, Solaveil MicNo meets current guidelines for UVA protection. For the first time ever, it is possible to formulate highly transparent systems to meet the needs of today’s most demanding consumers.
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Beauty
Juglans regia is native to the region in Eurasia extending from the Near East through to the Himalayas and on to Western China. Walnuts must have been harvested from earliest times but the earliest records of actual growing of orchards of walnut trees go back to classical Greek and Roman times. Besides the nuts, trees are also a source of high-quality wood used for furniture and gunstocks.
Walnut has a long history of folk use in the treatment of cancer. In Chinese traditional medicine, the oil from walnut seeds is used as an application to several kinds of skin diseases, including eczema. A dye obtained from the pericarp of the fruit or from the bark or root may also be used to darken the hair. Walnut leaves and husks preparations have been used in phytotherapy for their astringent and antibacterial properties. The staining power of fresh plant preparations was used for colouring tissues and wool.
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Beauty
Juglans regia is native to the region in Eurasia extending from the Near East through to the Himalayas and on to Western China. Walnuts must have been harvested from earliest times but the earliest records of actual growing of orchards of walnut trees go back to classical Greek and Roman times. Besides the nuts, trees are also a source of high-quality wood used for furniture and gunstocks.
Walnut has a long history of folk use in the treatment of cancer. In Chinese traditional medicine, the oil from walnut seeds is used as an application to several kinds of skin diseases, including eczema. A dye obtained from the pericarp of the fruit or from the bark or root may also be used to darken the hair. Walnut leaves and husks preparations have been used in phytotherapy for their astringent and antibacterial properties. The staining power of fresh plant preparations was used for colouring tissues and wool.
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Incotec
X-ray eXpress Organic is the follow up of the ground-breaking upgrading system developed by Incotec and the latest innovation in seed upgrading.
Internal imaging of individual seeds indicates whether the embryo is good or has aberrations. It significantly increases the percentage of useable plants in your seed lot.
By developing the process on our high-tech X-ray equipment, we have been successful in speeding up production time significantly and still deliver a high % usable plants.
X-ray eXpress is available in 2 options:
1. X-ray Special Senso eXpress Organic: with the Senso priming a sensitive priming is used which offers a good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently will enhance vegetable stand establishment.
2. X-ray Special Presto eXpress Organic: for cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the Presto priming offers an even higher increased speed of uniform emergence.
X-ray eXpress Organic may be used in Dutch organic farming
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Incotec
There are many reasons to prime your Tomato seed. Seed is primed to obtain faster and more uniform germination resulting in a stronger crop stand. Priming will also broaden the temperature range at which seed will germinate as well as break certain types of dormancy, such as photo-dormancy or thermo-dormancy. Two different priming technologies are available. Senso and Presto priming both have a different origin but a common goal; to provide the best priming for your seeds. Thermal and light barriers are widened for a broad application. With the Senso priming a sensitive priming is used which will give a good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently will enhance vegetable stand establishment. For cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the Presto priming offers an even higher increased speed of uniform emergence.
Promotor Presto Organic Tomato may be used in Dutch organic farming.
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Incotec
There are many reasons to prime your Tomato seed. Seed is primed to obtain faster and more uniform germination resulting in a stronger crop stand. Priming will also broaden the temperature range at which seed will germinate as well as break certain types of dormancy, such as photo-dormancy or thermo-dormancy. Two different priming technologies are available. Senso and Presto priming both have a different origin but a common goal; to provide the best priming for your seeds. Thermal and light barriers are widened for a broad application. With the Senso priming a sensitive priming is used which will give a good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently will enhance vegetable stand establishment. For cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the Presto priming offers an even higher increased speed of uniform emergence.
Promotor Senso Organic nay be used in Dutch organic farming
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Incotec
Incotec's Vision film coating creates more visually appealing products, provides uniform coverage with very little weight increase and a low release of dust into the environment, which is an advantage when using pneumatic or vacuum seeders. Furthermore it is the perfect carrier for plant protection products. The integrated priming will increase the speed of emergence, resulting in a more uniform plant stand and improved useable transplants.
Two different priming technologies are available. Senso and Presto priming both have a different origin but a common goal; offering the best priming for your seeds. Thermal and light barriers are widened for a broad application. With the Senso priming a sensitive priming is used which will give good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently enhance vegetable stand establishment. For cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the presto priming offers a further increase in the speed of uniform emergence.
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Incotec
Split Pill Special Light is a Tomato seed product which combines priming and pelleting. The integrated priming ensures uniformity, dormancy-breaking and an increased germination energy. The Senso or Presto priming also widens the temperature range in which the Tomato seed will germinate and improves the root system. Its ability to split makes Split Pill Special Light unique. The pellet does not disintegrate, but splits open after it comes into contact with water and creates optimum conditions for quick development of the seedling. The coating material is designed to allow the seed free and quick access to moisture and oxygen.
In comparison to the regular Split Pill Special, the Split Pill Special Light has a higher absorptive power, but also releases water earlier. Consequently the light version is preferred in both extremely dry and extremely wet conditions.
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Beauty
Cactus grows in Mexico and in the West Indies. It is a fleshy, creeping shrub with cylindrical branching stems.
Also called “Queen of the night”, Cereus grandiflorus prevents its delicate flowers from dessication by blooming during the night. Adapted to drastic climatic conditions, it can rebound from dramatic dehydration.
Its flowers are exhaling a delicious vanilla-like perfume with pinkish, red or white petals.
Young stems & flowers were traditionally used in tropical America in the treatment of cardiac problems and as a diuretic and sedative.
The flowers of Cactus grandiflorus contain betacyanins and flavonoids glycosides (Narcissin, cacticin, rutin, hyperoside, kaempferitrin, grandiflorine…) which confer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, radical scavenging and bactericidal properties.
Cactus contains also carbohydrates with moisturising, conditioning and smoothing activities.
These actives’ synergies give to Phytofleur Cactus its ideal function as a perfect additive to help the skin rebound from dramatic dehydration, to control skin’s moisture level regardless of climatic conditions and to prolong the youthful appearance of the skin.
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Beauty
Cotton plants produce creamy-white flowers which soon turn deep pink and then fall, leaving small green seedpods, known as cotton “bolls”, which contain the seeds. Cotton is native to most subtropical countries and was already used for its medicine and cosmetic properties by the ancient Chinese and Hindus.
The literature states that the cotton plant was already being cultivated in China 3,000 years before our era.
It is, above all, a textile plant cultivated for the fibres it produces. Cotton fibres are used for a wide range of purposes: fabrics, blankets, wadding and cotton wool, tyre covers, etc. Cotton by-products such as linter (which lines the seeds of some species) are also used in the manufacture of varnishes, explosives, imitation leather, etc., and hulls are used in the production of fuel, paper pulp, coal, etc.
Symbol of softness, innocence, purity, of nobility, cotton, vegetable fibre, is connect to the feeling of comfort, coolness, wellness, and smoothness.
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Beauty
Native to Asia, but now cultivated worldwide, the Cantonese name of kumquat means ‘golden orange’.
Unique citrus fruit with a soft, tender and edible bark, the fruit is very widespread in Asia in local dishes
and confectionery and is the star of the Lunar New Year, symbolizing prosperity, peace and good luck.
In Middle East the fruit is used as general stimulant due to its content in vitamin C.
Kumquat is a concentrate of energy and a source of light for skin and hair. Under attack from all sides because of our way of life, our skin loses its energy, it is dry, and ages prematurely. Complexion is dull and hair is definitively tired and brittle. To fight against stress and fatigue, Fruitliquid Kumquat with its sun-full orange colour is a burst of vitality with its energy booster properties and rapidly brings radiance to the skin as well as strength and shine to the hair.
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Beauty
In the vast and constantly moving 2.0 world of today, a deep-rooted desire to escape is surfacing. Consumers are hunting down new territories, the dwelling places of dreams. In the pursuit of spirituality, they want to reach for another dimension, piercing deep into the mysterious, paranormal and magic trend.
Enchanting, captivating or spellbinding, Moonstone is associated with beliefs that have marked the centuries throughout the world. It is a festival of lights, playing with colours to create a mysterious glow, reminiscent of the moon. This similarity inspires admiration amongst humans for whom the star holds magical powers.
Since the dawn of time, the Moon has been spellbinding. Its splendour conjures up an absolute timelessness and its presence conveys an impression of enchanting tranquility, a feeling of peace.
Drawing upon a semi-precious stone with a thousand virtues, Crodarom Moonstone is the ingredient for night concepts and magical cosmetics midway between imagination and reality.
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Beauty
Ginseng grows in the wild in several regions of eastern Asia: Manchuria, China, Japan, Korea, East Russia. The plant thrives in dark, damp, wooded and elevated locations. It is commonly found on the edges of ravines and rocks. The root is the part of the Ginseng plant which is used; it is extremely hard and dense, and never spongy.
As a medicinal plant, Ginseng has the most ancient and most respected reputation. It has been part of the traditional Chinese Pharmacopoeia for over 2,000 years. Ginseng is the unrivalled 'elixir of youth'. It is used daily at maintenance dose, apparently to prolong the life of elderly people and to help younger individuals through temporary periods of weariness. It is the best-known plant of the adaptogenics.
The genus name Panax comes from the Greek words Pan, meaning 'all', and Akos, which is translated as 'remedy'.
The Ginseng is the symbol of health ang longevity.
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Beauty
Lemon tree is a small tree originated in Asia (likely India and Pakistan) and is now commercially cultivated worldwide in tropical, semi-tropical, and warm temperate countries. It has a long history of cultivation in Southeast Asia and China, but it arrived in the Mediterranean area during Roman times and was brought to the New World in the 16th century.
Lemon is an acidic fruit due to its high content in citric acid and vitamin C. Popular in flavour, lemon has antioxidant properties, so lemon juice is often used in food to prevent oxidation and as a preservative.
Traditional medicine uses the fruit, peels, and oil. The oil obtained from the seeds is employed to treat fever and as an astringent.
Citrus preparations are said to have antiseptic, astringent, and refreshing characteristics and are very popular when applied as masks. With its sunny yellow colour, the lemon is the symbolic fruit of hot countries.
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Beauty
In a world of chronic stress, fast-paced living, and constant overstimulation, many experience the great exhaustion - a state of fatigue that drains both body and mind. Phytessence™ Green Coffee EC is designed to reawaken the skin and uplift the spirit, bringing a moment of energy and positivity to everyday life. Quantified in caffeine and COSMOS organic certified, this innovative botanical ingredient offers a dual action for optimal well-being: it tones the skin by improving its elasticity and reducing the signs of fatigue and oxidative stress, whilst activating the release of ß-endorphins and promoting positive emotions. We found our inspiration in the morning coffee rituals that play an essential positive role in our lives. While waking up the body and energising the mind, it’s also a moment of unparalleled sociability to get the day off to the best possible start.
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Industrial Specialties
Dehydrated castor oil (DCO) is manufactured by the chemical dehydration of castor oil, to give a product with a relatively high degree of conjugation. It can be used in many surface coating applications, particularly when short drying times are required.The triglycerides in castor oil contain a large percentage (83-90%) of ricinoleic fatty acid. This fatty acid contains a hydroxyl group so when it is dehydrated a new carbon-carbon double bond is created. This effectively turns a non-drying oil into a drying oil as the new double bond is conjugated to the double bond already present. DCO has good water resistance and durability properties and also non yellowing properties which make it ideal for surface coating applications such as varnishes. Other applications of DCO include brake linings, alkyd resins, printing inks, mastics and sealants.
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Beauty
Gall oak: Gall oak trees are robust small trees commonly found in the Mediterranean basin, Asia and Asia Minor (Syria, Iran, Lebanon). Galls are globular outgrowths forming on the leaves of certain plants following insect stings. The gall is the nest of the larvae, enabling them to develop. They are referred to as ‘gallnuts’, reflecting their nut-like shape. Gallnuts have been known and harvested since ancient times for their medicinal and tinctorial properties.
Witch Hazel: In both American and European traditional medicine, Witch Hazel is used to cure lesions of the skin, mucous tissues, and capillaries. Its leaves are used internally as a tonic and astringent. The bark and leaves of Witch Hazel are used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, to cure eye infections, and to soothe itches due to insect stings and bites. It is also renowned for working wonders against rosacea and congestive flushes of the face.
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Beauty
Echinacea is a beautiful, perennial plant found in central parts of the US and in Europe. Historically, Echinacea has been the most widely used medicinal plant by the Native Americans of the Great Plains, and it is still used in traditional medicine today. The freshly ground roots were used to quickly heal
wounds, snake bites or insect stings.
Introduced into Europe at the end of the 19th century, it is recognized in the treatment of certain infectious diseases. Medicines made using Echinacea species have been shown to have antiviral effects and to stimulate production of white blood-cells; they are marketed as products to relieve symptoms of
colds and to aid wound-healing. Used externally, this plant heals scar tissue, is an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and is qualified as an immuno-stimulant by its action on the phagocytic system.
These activities are provided by a variety of chemical substances including polysaccharides and phenolic derivatives.
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Beauty
Stress, fatigue, anxiety, crisis… consumers are seeking products/experiences that revitalize the body, boost the mood and remove gloom and dullness. As a remedy against gloom, pomelo fruit is a delight for the senses. With sparkling, refreshing & stimulating effect, festive and colourful aspect, it is vital for anti-gloom attitude!
Phytessence Pink Pomelo EC promotes well-being, free from stress and anxiety! Symbol of freshness and vitality, Phytessence Pink Pomelo EC is designed to activate cell renewal. To fight against dulling aspect and awaken radiance, it is indispensable to provide cell renewal, to remove irregularities and achieve better light reflection. Helping skin regeneration enables the deepest, hence youngest layers to appear at the surface. The smoother and healthier the epidermis is, the more it reflects and interacts with light and the more the skin complexion is radiant.
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Beauty
Acai berries, native to the Amazon rainforest, have gained immense popularity as a superfruit. They are renowned for their antioxidant content, which is responsible for their vibrant colour and ability to combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation, making them a favourite among healthy lifestyle enthusiasts. Beyond their nutritional assets, acai berries are also well-recognised for their role in skincare. With its rich polyphenol content from organic acai berries, Phytessence™ Wassaï is the ideal ingredient for all-around beauty routines focusing on preserving the skin's youthfulness. This aligns with the flawless lifestyle that Gen Z and Gen Y embrace in their pursuit of global fulfilment. It has been proven to boost the skin's cellular protection mechanisms and protect elastin fibres. To produce this 100% natural, Cosmos-approved ingredient, we use acai berries from a responsible and transparent supply chain set up with our committed partner in French Guiana.
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Beauty
All over the world gemstones have a tremendous reputation as a symbol of perfect beauty, shine, purity and radiance. Rock crystal is colourless quartz. Within ancient times Rock crystal was believed to be water that had turned to stone by severe cold.
Traditional Ayurvedic medicine believes rock crystal can nourish and balance the mind, emotions and physical body: the theory of the gemstone therapy says that gemstones carry vibrational rates; by placing these vibrational rates within the aura - your aura's vibrational rates also change.
Quartz consists mainly of silicon, a trace element that plays a recognized biological role for skin firmness.
Crodarom Rock Crystal is based on the Litho-Radiance™ Concept: It conveys extra value to cosmetic formulations as a luxury and elegant additive as well as a natural mineral supply. Rock Crystal is a spiritual symbol for strengthening body and soul.
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Incotec
There are many reasons to prime your Tomato seed. Seed is primed to obtain faster and more uniform germination resulting in a stronger crop stand. Priming will also broaden the temperature range at which seed will germinate as well as break certain types of dormancy, such as photo-dormancy or thermo-dormancy.
Two different priming technologies are available. Senso and Presto priming both have a different origin but a common goal; to provide the best priming for your seeds. Thermal and light barriers are widened for a broad application. With the Senso priming a sensitive priming is used which will give a good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently will enhance vegetable stand establishment. For cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the Presto priming offers an even higher increased speed of uniform emergence.
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Incotec
There are many reasons to prime your Tomato seed. Seed is primed to obtain faster and more uniform germination resulting in a stronger crop stand. Priming will also broaden the temperature range at which seed will germinate as well as break certain types of dormancy, such as photo-dormancy or thermo-dormancy.
Two different priming technologies are available. Senso and Presto priming both have a different origin but a common goal; to provide the best priming for your seeds. Thermal and light barriers are widened for a broad application. With the Senso priming a sensitive priming is used which will give a good speed of emergence without the risk of blind plants, and consequently will enhance vegetable stand establishment. For cultivars that are not susceptible to blind plants, the Presto priming offers an even higher increased speed of uniform emergence.
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Agriculture
Atlox Metasperse 650S is a solid aqueous dispersant designed for use mainly in water dispersible granules (WDG). It can also be used in other formulation types such as suspension concentrates (SC), wettable powders (WP), and oil dispersions (OD). Atlox Metasperse 650S addresses common challenges associated with WDGs, improving suspensibility, wettability, and granule break-up. As a dispersing agent, it exhibits excellent hard water tolerance both before and after granule ageing. Its increased bio-based content and non-hazardous nature make Atlox Metasperse 650S an ideal choice for agrochemical formulators aiming to transition away from traditional hazardous chemicals such as naphthalene sulfonate condensate (NSC). The dataset showcasing the performance of Atlox Metasperse 650S as an aqueous dispersant includes active ingredients, atrazine, metribuzin, and orthosulfamuron. The initial tests include particle size distribution, suspensibility, granule break-up, and percentage dispersibility of the material in water.
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Beauty
Native to Canada, wintergreen is an evergreen sub-shrub that grows in coniferous forests, undergrowth, and clearings in North America. Wintergreen was already known to the North American Indians, who used the leaves of this plant in traditional medicine to treat various ailments (headaches, backaches, fevers, etc.) Decoctions were used as gargles against sore throats or applied as compresses to relieve skin inflammation. In the 19th century, analysis of the active ingredients of Gaultheria revealed the presence of methyl salicylate. This compound in the essential oil, hydrolysed to salicylic acid, is a precursor of aspirin.
Wintergreen essential oil is also used in perfumery for its woody smell In North America, wintergreen is called "Wintergreen" and refers to the persistence of its leaves in winter. It is also called "Canada tea" or "mountain tea", as its leaves are often prepared like tea.
Amipreserve is a pure natural salicylic acid with preservative power.
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Pharma
Super Refined Linseed Oil is a high purity linseed (or flaxseed) oil product. Having a variety of uses across numerous industries, Super Refined Linseed Oil is designed to meet the needs of its uses in pharmaceutical applications, such as solubilizing poorly water-soluble drugs and stabilizing them within formulations. Our Super Refined Linseed Oil has undergone a proprietary purification process that removes oxidative impurities and other reactive species, such as low molecular weight aldehydes and other primary oxidation products, that could negatively impact product, API, and formulation stability. As a result, this yields a highly pure and nearly colourless product with a high level of oxidative stability and improved product shelf life. This purification process supports the compositional integrity of the product and does not alter the chemical composition in any way.
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Beauty
Rosemary originates from Southern Europe, where it has long been used as an herb and medicinal plant. In ancient times, the Greeks dedicated it to the goddess Aphrodite and the Romans burned it for its healing effect. Rosemary, highly treasured due to its antibacterial effect, has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments: headaches, to fortify against stress, to wash the eyes and to prevent conjunctivitis. Rosemary flowers have also been used extensively. A distillate of rosemary flowers, called "Queen of Hungary Water", was widely used to treat rheumatism and gout. Today it is mainly grown in the Netherlands and the Balkan countries. Part of the harvest is used in industry, where rosemary is used as an aromatic ingredient in the production of soap. Its energising effect was put to the fore and rosemary became a good luck symbol.
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Beauty
Roses are cultivated in more than 8000 different varieties. They originate in Morocco, France and Turkey.
The rose is one of exceptions flowers of ‘Pays de Grasse’ (South of France). Between Grasse and perfume, this is a true story of love that lasts, since the first roses distilleries have emerged in the sixteenth century. The ancient Egyptians considered the rose to be a universal remedy.
Roses have been prized for many centuries and by every culture due to their cooling properties, for treating eye diseases, for burning psoriasis, inflamed skin and mucus membranes. Pharmaceutically roses are used in teas and cosmetically in bath preparations and in the perfume industry. Rose oil is also known in the food industry as a special ingredient of jams, cakes and vinegar.
Rosewater is an ideal ingredient to refresh and tonify the skin thanks to its essential oil content.
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Beauty
Originally from Persia, this millennia-old plant is known as a precious plant, today used in high quality products.
Lavender was already used by Egyptians, Greeks, and the Romans to perfume their baths and clean their clothes. It was also used in personal care for its refreshing and antibacterial virtues.
For many centuries, lavender is distilled in Provence for perfumes. The rare scents of lavender, jasmine, rose or mimosa did win the title for Grasse (South of France) as the perfume capital of the world.
Lavender is a well-known relaxing herb, and a powerful antiseptic remedy. Pharmaceutically lavender especially its essential oil is used as an antiseptic, a relaxer and against painful and inflamed insect stings, for wound healing and for the
treatment of asthma. Cosmetically lavender is used in relaxing bath preparations and in the perfume and soap industry.
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Beauty
Originated from South America, Chenopodium quinoa is called pseudocereal due to its composition close to cereals. Quinoa is an important food in Andean region and is cultivated since more than 5000 years. This extremophilic plant grows in arid, cold and windy regions with poor, often salty, soil. Indeed, it derives its extraordinary nutritive qualities from its hardiness.
In the province of Altiplano live the Kallawayas. These nomads practice empirical medicine using their in-depth knowledge of regional plants and white magic to heal local people. These healers use the quinoa to make llikta, a paste used to soothe inflammations and itches. Richer in essential amino-acids, vitamins (B group, E) and minerals (Ca, K, P, Mg…) than cereals, quinoa is ideal to moisturise and nourish the skin. The content in saponins brings anti-inflammatory properties and soothes sensitive skin.
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Beauty
Camu Camu is native to the tropical forests of South America and grows in swamps and wetlands, near rivers and Amazonian lakes in Peru, Brazil, Venezuela and even Colombia. It can survive several months with its trunk submerged in water. Camu Camu fruits are traditionally harvested from canoes because they are ripe during the rainy season when the ground is flooded. Camu Camu has been regarded by South American tribes as a symbol of strength and health since time immemorial. The fruits are eaten before a hunt because of their stimulating effects. Before they were recognised as an essential source of Vitamin C, Camu Camu berries were also used as fishing bait. The camu camu, a fruit that is still often misunderstood in the West, is a superfruit thanks to its high vitamin C content.
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Beauty
Mate is a tree native to South America, which grows up to 20m in height in the wild but is kept to between 4 and 8m when cultivated. Mate grows beside streams and in the mountainous forests of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. Just after harvesting, the leaves are dried by turning them rapidly above a fire in perforated cylinders. They are sometimes roasted as well. Since the most ancient times, Mate leaves have been used widely in South America to make a tonic and stimulating drink (because of their caffeine content) which is also known to relieve rheumatisms and headaches. There, the plant is called yerba, 'divine herb' while the Mate refers to the cup in which the herbal Tea is traditionally prepared. Occasionally, the leaves were also applied to ulcers in poultices. Mate symbolizes friendship and hospitality.
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Beauty
Witch hazel is a woodland tree, indigenous to Canada and eastern parts of the US. Today it is commonly cultivated in Europe.
Witch hazel has been used for centuries by the Indians against bleeding and inflammations. It is used to treat rosacea, heavy legs and skin redness. Witch hazel contains large quantities of tannins. These have a drying, astringent effect, causing the tightening up of proteins in the skin and across the surface of abrasions. This creates a protective covering that increases resistance to inflammation and promotes healing of broken skin. Witch hazel is a very useful herb for inflamed and tender skin conditions, such as eczema. It is mainly used where the skin has not been significantly broken and helps to protect the affected area and prevent infection.
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Agriculture
Croda has advanced Tween 20 technology to offer three new polysorbates with differentiated performance and enhanced benefits for modern formulations. Tween 20 has long been established as an effective adjuvant for built-in and tank-added applications with an advantageous ecological and toxicological profile. These new Tweens allow formulators to push performance forward with
trusted and familiar chemistry. Tween 22, Tween 23 and Tween 24 offer enhanced surface activity to provide better wetting, lower equilibrium surface tension (EST) and lower contact angle compared to Tween 20. Easy to use, they also show improved performance with various hydrophilic herbicides, all with minimal impact on registration due to the fact they have the same CAS as Tween 20. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.
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Agriculture
Croda has advanced Tween 20 technology to offer three new polysorbates with differentiated performance and enhanced benefits for modern formulations. Tween 20 has long been established as an effective adjuvant for built-in and tank-added applications with an advantageous ecological and toxicological profile. These new Tweens allow formulators to push performance forward with trusted and familiar chemistry. Tween 22, Tween 23 and Tween 24 offer enhanced surface activity to provide better wetting, lower equilibrium surface tension (EST) and lower contact angle compared to Tween 20. Easy to use, they also show improved performance with various hydrophilic herbicides, all with minimal impact on registration due to the fact they have the same CAS as Tween 20
This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.
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Beauty
Rosa gallica, or Rose de Provins, has always been the unfailing symbol of love. This old and authentic rose is widely used in cosmetics, fragrances and herbal medicine. Its popularity is largely due to its resistance to disease and harsh weather conditions. In addition to its timeless romantic symbolism, it is also appreciated for its astringent, moisturising, toning, and healing properties. Phytessence™ French Rose EC is obtained by Eco-sound™ technology, ultrasound extraction of roses from French organic farming. Mindful about respecting the environment and its biodiversity, our rose growers guarantee traditional know-how and meticulous manual harvesting. Phytessence™ French Rose EC has proven moisturising and protecting properties, and visually improves the quality of the skin. It is the perfect ingredient for daily beauty routines, including the trendy skin-flooding rituals.
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Beauty
Coconut water is a refreshing beverage that is consumed worldwide as it is nutritious and beneficial for health. Indeed coconut water is said to be an isotonic liquid close to the human blood in term of ratio of micronutrients.
It has been the favorite beverage of Asian and Pacific cultures for thousands of years. The Hawaiians called it “noelani” meaning “dew from heavens”.
Coconut is a symbol of purity in India due to the pure water it contains, and a symbol of health and
wealth in Hindu religion. In African folk medicine, the coconut was used to treat skin infections. Indian people used it to stop hair turning grey.
At first, the coconut was used in cosmetics for its content in fatty acids to make soaps. Now it is also
used for its energetic and protective properties.
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Beauty
Oat has been cherished for centuries, not only as a staple in nutrition but also for its benefits in skin care, where it constitutes a staple of the cosmetofood trend or a back to basics concept. Recognised in traditional remedies across various European and Middle Eastern cultures, oat was historically used to soothe and protect the skin, particularly in the form of baths and poultices. Its enduring popularity stems from its composition, which supports a wide range of cosmetic applications. Rich in beneficial compounds such as carbohydrates, amino acids and phenolic antioxidants, oat is highly valued in modern skincare for its ability to maintain hydration and support the skin’s natural barrier function. It is particularly renowned for its soothing and regenerating properties, while it also contributes to a softening effect, leaving the skin feeling smooth and comfortable.
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Beauty
Solubiliser, dispersant.
ECO Brij surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. These 100% bio-based products eliminate the need to choose between high performance and fully renewable ingredients. By using an alternative route to ethylene oxide with bioethanol from biomass sources, they significantly increase the bio-based content of ethoxylated products and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, the ECO Brij range is manufactured with renewable energy. All combine to address consumer demand for more sustainable products and aid our customers in meeting their own sustainability goals, whilst delivering high performance products to the market.
ECO Brij L4 MBAL contains low levels of 1,4 dioxane* (*tested at the time of manufacture according to globally recognised standard operating procedures).
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Agriculture
ECO Tween 23 is part of Croda’s ECO range of surfactants that are 100% bio-based and 100% renewable. Produced using renewable energy, ECO Tween 23 has a lower carbon footprint but identical performance to the petrochemical-based Tween 23. ECO Tween 23 is based on the well-established Tween 20 polysorbate technology but with a different number of moles of ethylene oxide (EO). This provides differentiated performance whilst maintaining the preferred ecological and toxicological profile of Tween 20. ECO Tween 23 can be used as an agricultural adjuvant or a high HLB emulsifier particularly suited to systemic active ingredients as it provides superior penetration and humectancy. It is also suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP and OMRI-Listed grades are available.
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Beauty
ECO Brij surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. These 100% bio-based products eliminate the need to choose between high performance and fully renewable ingredients. By using an alternative route to ethylene oxide with bioethanol from biomass sources, they significantly increase the bio-based content of ethoxylated products and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, the ECO Brij range is manufactured with renewable energy. All combine to address consumer demand for more sustainable products and aid our customers in meeting their own sustainability goals, whilst delivering high performance products to the market.
ECO Brij S100 MBAL contains low levels of 1,4 dioxane* (*tested at the time of manufacture according to globally recognised standard operating procedures).
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Beauty
Emulsifier for O/W milks.
ECO Brij surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. These 100% bio-based products eliminate the need to choose between high performance and fully renewable ingredients. By using an alternative route to ethylene oxide with bioethanol from biomass sources, they significantly increase the bio-based content of ethoxylated products and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, the ECO Brij range is manufactured with renewable energy. All combine to address consumer demand for more sustainable products and aid our customers in meeting their own sustainability goals, whilst delivering high performance products to the market.
ECO Brij C20 MBAL contains low levels of 1,4 dioxane* (*tested at the time of manufacture according to globally recognised standard operating procedures).
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Beauty
Ginkgo also known as the 'thousand-crore tree', is an unusual tree. It can live for more than 1,000 years and has existed for more than 200 million years. Ginkgo trees are primitive plants which appeared during the Jurassic and were common until the end of the Tertiary period. Nowadays, they are the only remaining representatives of the Ginkgoaceae family and this long-gone vegetation.
Ginkgo trees are extremely resilient to environmental stress, especially pollution.
Ginkgo trees have been used in Oriental medicine for 5,000 years. The Chinese Emperor Chen Nong was among the first to class plants according to their therapeutic properties. He ranked ginkgo trees among superior medicines, mainly because of their stimulating effects on blood circulation.
Ginkgo trees were the only trees to survive in Hiroshima after the atomic bomb and have become a symbol of longevity.
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Beauty
The origin of the peppermint Mentha x piperita is probably a cross between spearmint (Spicata) and watermint (Aquatica). Peppermint has an aromatic and penetrating smell. Its initially peppery flavour leaves a fresh sensation. Mint was thought to be an aphrodisiac in ancient times. In the Middle Ages it was used extensively in medicine and cooking. In the 16th century, mints were a panacea. Peppermint is one of the most renowned mints for its medicinal properties. Listed in the European pharmacopoeia, it is used in traditional medicine to treat mucous membrane inflammations and to calm coughs. It is reputed to fight against dysentery, fever, jaundice, and urinary infections. It is effective against nausea and vomiting. It is also considered in popular medicine as an emmenagogue, vermifuge, galactogen and sedative. Mint symbolises strength, love, peace, and protection.
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Beauty
Witch hazel is a woodland tree, indigenous to Canada and eastern parts of the US. Today it is commonly cultivated in Europe.
Witch hazel has been used for centuries by the Indians against bleeding and inflammations. It is used to treat rosacea, heavy legs and skin redness. Witch hazel contains large quantities of tannins. These have a drying, astringent effect, causing the tightening up of proteins in the skin and across the surface of abrasions. This creates a protective covering that increases resistance to inflammation and promotes healing of broken skin. Witch hazel is a very useful herb for inflamed and tender skin conditions, such as eczema. It is mainly used where the skin has not been significantly broken and helps to protect the affected area and prevent infection.
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Pharma
Super Refined™ Benzyl Alcohol is a high purity aromatic alcohol suitable for use as a preservative, solvent, and viscosity reducing agent. Boasting benefits such as very low benzaldehyde and peroxide levels, Super Refined Benzyl Alcohol meets the requirements for injectable use.
This extremely low impurity profile also allows for other benefits, such as enhanced stability under room temperature conditions, improved stability for an incorporated API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient), and a high level of analytical clarity.
From the drug stability standpoint, this means not only improved overall drug recovery, but also minimizing potential formation of problematic by-products which could compromise drug and product integrity.
In addition to being suitable for injectable applications, Super Refined Benzyl Alcohol is multi-compendial, adhering to the USP/NF, Ph. Eur., and JP monographs.
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Beauty
White tea is grown in the high mountains of South China in Fujian. A special name for white tea is Pai Mu Tan. Like green tea, white tea is an unfermented tea. However, the leaves are rapidly picked and dried resulting in a purer, more ""natural"" quality. White tea comes from a rare strain of the tea plant and is harvested only a few days of the year.
White tea is reported to have a greater concentration of phenolic components than green tea because polyphenols are oxidised or destroyed to a lesser extent during processing. Therefore it is reported that white tea may have the strongest anti-cancer potential of all teas. Tannins from tea leaves have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and radical scavenging characteristics.
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Beauty
Oryza sativa belongs to the Poaceae (""true grass"") family and it is native to tropical and subtropical southern Asia.
The violet rice was going to disappear due to the preference of Occidental countries for rice Thai which is also easier to cultivate. It has been reintroduced by fair trade cooperatives in Thailand and Laos.
In traditional Chinese medicine, food plants are an integral part of the pharmacopeia. In Thailand, this “essential cereal” is not only consumed, it is genuinely venerated during ceremonies.
Rice is a plant rich in amino-acids, vitamins (especially B type), sugars and mineral.
The Khao Gram variety (violet rice) contains also anthocyanins which give this purple colour to the bran and have antioxidant properties. Offering astringent and soothing properties, rice is used to heal many skin diseases.
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Beauty
The skin is in permanent contact with the outside environment. Keeping it moist strengthens the skin’s natural barrier against external aggressors.
For centuries stevia has been used by Guarani Indians in many medicinal remedies as well as for sweetening their matés and curative teas.
Rich in stevioside, a major glycoside with a sweetening capacity 300 times greater than that of sucrose, stevia has a long-lasting nourishing and moisturising effect on the skin. Its leaves also contain flavonoids that protect the plant from the harmful effects of solar radiation. When applied to the skin, these flavonoids have anti-radical properties that fight against collagen fibre alteration and thus slow down ageing and maintain tissue tone.
Phytessence Stevia GL significantly increased skin hydration and smoothness compared to the placebo (glycerin) and untreated skin.
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Beauty
In a context of industrialisation and growing urbanisation, the public is faced with new issues. Pollution, the rhythm of urban life or even stress are exhausting and impact directly on beauty and moods.
In the last ten years, the cosmetic market for anti-pollution has exploded. Protecting against pollution has become a claim of success.
In this context, symbolizing renewal and the return of spring, peach flower has revealed all its power against pollution.
Phytessence Peach flower is the anti-asphyxia solution to fight against the harm of pollution. Tests have shown that Phytessence Peach Flower protects the skin from suffocation (by helping to slow down the production of cellular waste), and fight against oxidative stress induced by atmospheric pollution (PM).
Prevented from damage caused by pollution, skin stays radiant, young and healthy.
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Beauty
Solubiliser.
ECO Brij surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. These 100% bio-based products eliminate the need to choose between high performance and fully renewable ingredients. By using an alternative route to ethylene oxide with bioethanol from biomass sources, they significantly increase the bio-based content of ethoxylated products and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, the ECO Brij range is manufactured with renewable energy. All combine to address consumer demand for more sustainable products and aid our customers in meeting their own sustainability goals, whilst delivering high performance products to the market.
ECO Brij O10 MBAL contains low levels of 1,4 dioxane* (*tested at the time of manufacture according to globally recognised standard operating procedures).
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Beauty
Almond tree originates from warm regions of the Near and Middle East. Almond tree and its fruits have been revered since ancient times; in ancient Egypt, people used to put almonds in the bread of the pharaoh. Thanks to the ancient Greeks almond tree reached the Roman Empire; the Romans even called it “Greek nut”. At first, they cultivated it as a royal spice, but in the fourteenth century, almonds became one of the main trade goods in Venice. Almonds are called “The queen of the rose family”, bloom extremely beautiful before the appearance of leaves. Being a flowering time pioneer, almond tree is the symbol of hope and regeneration, it is also the symbol of vigilance because it is the first tree to bloom in spring.
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Beauty
Almond tree originates from warm regions of the Near and Middle East. Almond tree and its fruits have been revered since ancient times; in ancient Egypt, people used to put almonds in the bread of the pharaoh. Thanks to the ancient Greeks almond tree reached the Roman Empire; the Romans even called it “Greek nut”. At first, they cultivated it as a royal spice, but in the fourteenth century, almonds became one of the main trade goods in Venice. Almonds are called “The queen of the rose family”, bloom extremely beautiful before the appearance of leaves. Being a flowering time pioneer, almond tree is the symbol of hope and regeneration, it is also the symbol of vigilance because it is the first tree to bloom in spring.
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Incotec
Its ability to split makes Split Pill HygroW Organic Special unique and it offers a pelleting and priming combination. The pellet does not disintegrate but splits open and creates optimum conditions for quick development of the seedling. The coating material is designed to allow the seed free and quick access to moisture and oxygen. The integrated priming improves high and uniform germination over a wide range of temperatures, especially in wet conditions. The priming also breaks photo-dormancy, allowing seeds to germinate in both light and dark conditions. The organic Split Pill HygroW Special version is suited for the organic market as only organic regulated substances are used.
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Beauty
Mulberry tree was known in antiquity throughout the Mediterranean basin. Probably originating in Persia, it arrived in Europe before the white mulberry. In Japan, Mulberry trees grow naturally but are also widely cultivated as a support for silkworms. The Black Mulberry tree originates in Western Asia and North America.
The Greeks used the berry to change the colour of wine. Dioscorides believed that the mulberries could decongest the stomach, that the juice was astringent and that it was effective as well against fluxes, creeping sores and tonsillitis. They used also the Mulberry to calm sore throats. Today, it is used to
prevent cardio-vascular diseases by strengthening the walls of the capillary vessels. In the Chinese and Japanese Pharmacopoeia, Mulberry extracts are used as skin radiance. They further have anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties.
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Pharma
Super Refined™ GMCC is a high purity mixture of monoglycerides and diglycerides of caprylic and capric acids. It is used to produce stable emulsions and to modify viscosity. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent/emollient, a surfactant/emulsifying agent, as well as a penetration enhancing agent. Additionally, it can also be used as a primary or secondary surfactant or a carrier oil in the formation of self emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) or self microemulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS), which can help to improve oral bioavailability for poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Super Refined™ GMCC also has a very low impurity profile, which ultimately improves its shelf life over competitor products. This includes reductions in problematic impurities like aldehydes, acids, and free polyethylene glycol.
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Pharma
Super Refined™ L18 POG is a high purity mixture of mono-, di-, and triesters of glycerol, and mono- and diesters of polyethylene glycols, with the predominant fatty acid concentration stemming from linoleic acid. It is a low HLB emulsifier and solubiliser of poorly water soluble Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s). It also exhibits emolliency, humectancy, and skin penetration enhancement properties. Additionally, it can be used as a primary or secondary emulsifier in self emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) or self microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) formulations. Super Refined™ L18 POG also has a very low impurity profile, which ultimately improves its shelf life over competitor products. This includes reductions in problematic impurities like aldehydes, acids, and free polyethylene glycol.
