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no film. Because it melts at normal body temperature, and is well accept- ed, it is successfully used for body but- ter products. In addition its nourishing and regenerative actions are ideal for use in the treatment of dry hair. Pre- sented properly to the consumer it awakens positive associations of exot- ic applications. Biological compared with conventional mango butter Mango butter today is a very popu- lar ingredient in cosmetics, and which, in bio-quality, has been well, and transparently, documented as a highly sought-after alternative to the conven- tional, chemically extracted product. Because the mango kernel, which has no oil seeds, has a very low fat con- 18 COSSMA 1-2I2014 MARKETING INGREDIENTS tent conventional mango butter is ob- tained by a solvent extraction process using hexane. This efficient, but not totally risk-free process, results in a high oil yield which, however, calls for subsequent chemical refinement. This refinement removes all of the contamination and residues which could have been introduced via the mango juice, caused by an unsuitable drying process whilst in tropical condi- tions, by transport residues or by using conventional plant production meth- ods etc. It is often used to compensate for errors in processing. Contrary to this, biological mango butter requires optimum processing right along the value chain in order to meet the required, and/or self-im- posed, parameters in the specification. But if residue and contamination can- not find their way into the product then there is no need for their subsequent removal. Mango kernels of a biological qual- ity thus represent the ideal basis for CO2 extraction, a physical process that is carried out in Germany. This process, that is carried out at low temperatures, was adapted, working together with Nateco2, to suit the processing of the mango kernel. CO2 acts as a neutral gas What has bio-certified mango butter to offer in cosmetics? Maria Kaiser describes the demands to be met in the production of this ingredient and talks about its advan- tages in use. International and innovative product development Over a 2-year development process All Organic Trading (AOT), working closely, and actively exchanging technical knowledge, with the local partners BurkiNature and Nateco2 ensuring that all stages in the supply chain are at an optimum level and meet the requirements of the cosmetics industry. The growers and teams of women, right through to the extraction of the bio-certified and clearly specified mango butter, have all invested their skills in the supply chain from the kernel to the cosmetic ingredient, in an effort to improve their lives. The family organisation of the bio-sector, closely led by the company founder Hans-Martin Breisinger, has furthermore, and over a long time, developed the oil from bio-certified pome- granates as an ingredient for natural cosmetics. I t was only in 2013 that mango butter became available as a bio-certified ingredient for cosmetics. It was first developed by All Organic Trading (AOT) in 2011, working with their partners BurkiNature of Burkina Faso and Nateco2 in Germany. Mango butter in natural cosmetics Mango butter is so highly prized in its action that it is particularly applica- ble for regenerative cosmetics. Be- cause medical publications have high- lighted the healing properties of man- go butter it is of use in products for sensitive skin. It is often used as a thickener in lip care, colour cosmetics and facial care products. In moisturising sun protection and after-sun products its cooling action is highly regarded. Mango butter has a more moist and lighter character than other comparable butters, it is more quickly absorbed by the skin, leaving Mango butter Fruity, and exotic … photo:MidoSemsem,Shutterstock.com Mango butter from mango kernels, used as a consistency regulator also has a cooling effect on sensitive skin Additional information at www.health-and-beauty.com/ qr00210 or you can just scan the QR code! Your access codes for February: User name: cossma2 Password: sun DownloadsDownloads COS1402_18_AOT_GB_COS1306_26_Dambacher_D 17.01.14 08:24 Seite 18

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