Deforestation, fuelled by the demand for palm oil has raised concerns in consumers' minds. Naturex offers manufacturers a sustainable option when it comes to formulating personal care products without palm oil.
Naturex is committed to providing ingredients that are not associated with deforestation. In switching from palm-oil derivatives to other sources, Naturex has sought out a balanced solution built on two of its core strengths: technical skills and supply chain expertise. "Our entire range of liquid glycerin-based botanical extracts is now 100% palm-free," said Stéphanie Puel, business unit director for Personal Care. Since May 2013, glycerin derived from palm has been replaced by a new source of rapeseed-derived glycerin in all botanical extracts formulated for the personal care industry. This rapeseed-derived glycerin is a by-product of green chemistry bio-fuels in Europe.
