Organic Baobab for Cosmetics
Baobab can easily be incorporated into your natural and organic cosmetics formulas.
There is a multitude of possibilities for Baobab raw materials for Cosmetics: they can be used in organic face creams, face masks, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and even in exfoliating body scrub products. Organic Baobab Oil is ideal for cosmetics due to its anti-oxidant content as well as high levels of Omega 6-9 acids. Baobab Oil also contains vitamins, sterols, and minerals – all essential for maintaining healthy skin.
In line with our company’s tenets, our baobab for cosmetic products are 100% organic and created in our innovative facility where we focus on quality and safety.
- Organic Baobab Oil
- Organic Baobab OXY OIL
- Baobab Seed Epicarp Powder
- Baobab Leaves Powder
- Baobab Fruit Pulp - 100% Native Dried
- Baobab Leaves Glycolic Extract
- Baobab Pulp Glycolic Extract
Baobab Oil Classic Cold Pressed Organic
- Commercial Name
Organic Baobab Oil
- Code
OBO-BIO
- Botanical Description
Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
- Harvest Season
January – May
- INCI/CTFA
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- CAS Number EU
91745-12-9
- CAS Number US
225233-93-2
- EINECS Number
294-680-8
- Color
Golden-Yellow
- Consistency
Clear liquid, slightly opalescent
- Odor/Flavor
Slightly nutty scent
- Processing
Full traceability of in-house processed seeds, screw pressing (T < 48° C) decantation, paper filtration. Processing throughout entire year.
- Country of Origin
Senegal
- Additives and Preservatives
None
- Certifications
- NATRUE.ORG (ITA SS NAT 008)
- Kosher certified by KLBD
- HACCP – Internal Audits
- Manufacturer
BFCS Baobab Fruit Company Senegal s.a.r.l
- Approval
For cosmetics
- Packaging
- 10 kg/20 kg HDPE Jerrycan
- 190 kg Metal Drum
- (In accordance with EC 1935/2004)
- Dosage
0.5 – 100%
- Shelf Life
24 Months
- Storage Conditions
< 18 °C; closed, away from light, heat and humidity. Baobab oil, if subject to temperatures below 15°C can develop triglycerides rubbers.
- Main Properties
Alfa and Beta Carotenes, Calcium, Mucilage, Rubbers, Uronic Acid, Ramnose, Acid Glutamic, Tannins, Fatty Acids, Phytosterols, Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
- Use
Skin: Protects against dry, wrinkled, and chapped skin. Perfect for sun care formulas.
Scalp: Adds brightness and shine to dry hair.
Hands: Strengthens nails against breaking.
Body: Use in massage therapy to relieve fatigue.
- Applications
Cosmetic applications: natural moisturizer, sun-care, skin-care, body-care, creams and face masks, body lotions, hair-care, shampoos and conditioners, lip balms, nail-care, bath oil, massage oil, anti-aging formulas
- Claims
Topical application can help alleviate various skin disorders such as chronic dry skin, thin skin, chronic bruising and sun spots. Serves as an antioxidant and nourisher. Improves skin elasticity and softens skin.
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Flash Point
340°C
- Density at 20°C
0,85-0,95 g/cm³
- Water Content
< 0,1 %
- Acidity in Oleic Acid
0.3 – 0.5 g/100g
- Saponification Number
140-205 mgKOH/g
- Peroxide Number
< 10 meqO2/kg
- Iodine Number
65-95 mgI2/100 g
- Solubility in Water
Insoluble
- Refractive Index
1.46 – 1.48
- Solubility in Oils
Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, vegetable and mineral oil.
- Allergen labelling, gluten, lactose
According to 2000/13/EC et sqq., no allergens; naturally gluten and lactose free
- GMO
According to 2007/834/EC; GMO free
- Radiation
According to 2007/834/EC; radiation-free
- Halal
Qualified, non-certified
Main Fatty Acids (Average Values in %)
- 16:0 Palmitic acid
18 – 46%
- 18:0 Stearic acid
< 6 %
- 18:1 Oleic acid
30 – 42%
- 18:2 Linoleic acid
12 – 35%
- 18:3 Linolenic acid
< 2%
Phytosterols (Average Value in %)
- Total phytosterols
0.4 – 0.6%
- thereof ß-Sitosterol
70-80%
- thereof Campesterol
9 – 11 %
- thereof Stigmasterol
2 – 4%
- Gamma Tocopherol
70-75 mg/100g
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
9-11 UI/100g
Microbiological Characteristics (Per g of Oil)
- Total Plate Count
< 103 CFU
- Moulds
< 103 CFU
- Erucic Acid
Conform to 807/2003/EC et sqq <0,05 %
- Pesticides
- Conform to 889/2008/EC et sqq <0.01 ppm
- Lower than legal limit
- Dioxins
- Total WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ on the whole product
- Conform to 1881/2006/EC et sqq.
- Heavy Metals
Conform to 1881/2006/EC et sqq
- Aflatoxines (B1,B2,G1,G2)
< 4.00 µg/Kg (ppb)
- Allergen Labelling, Gluten, Lactose
According to 2000/13/EC et sqq., no allergens; naturally gluten and lactose free
- GMO
According to 2007/834/EC; GMO-free
- Radiation
According to 2007/834/EC; radiation-free
- BSE/TSE
Absent
- Certificate of Analysis Furnished at Delivery
Analytical & Microbiological analysis, Technical Data Sheet, Security Data Sheet
Organic Baobab OXY Oil
- Commercial Name
Organic Baobab Oxy Oil
- Code
LNS-BIO
- Botanical Description
Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
- INCI/CTFA
- Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
- Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- CAS Number EU
91745-12-9
- CAS Number US
225233-93-2
- EINECS Number
294-680-8
- Color
Golden-Yellow
- Odor/Flavor
Slight scent
- Consistency
Clear liquid
- Processing
Organic Baobab Seeds Lipoid Extract: Baobab seeds and red funicles are ultrasound extracted in sunflower oil vehicle at low temperatures (< 45°C)
- Country of Origin
Senegal
- Additives and Preservatives
Tocopherols (0.5 %)
- Certifications
- Bio-Organic certified by Bioagricert s.a.r.l
- ITBIO-007
- Approval
Cosmetics
- Manufacturer
BFCS Baobab Fruit Company Senegal s.a.r.l
- Packaging
- 20 kg HD-PE tank
- 190 kg metal drum
- In accordance with EC 1935/2004
- Dosage
1 – 100 %
- Shelf Life
24 months in original packaging
- Storage Conditions
Well closed < 20°C ; away from light, heat, and humidity
- Applications
Body and Face care products, hair-care products, shampoo, lotion, toiletries, creams, emulsion body, tonics
- Main Properties
Alfa and Beta Carotenes, Calcium, Mucilage, Rubbers, Uronic Acid, Ramnose, Acid Glutamic, Tannins
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Flash Point
290° C
Main Fatty Acids (Average Values in %)
- 16:0 Palmitic Acid
5 – 10 %
- 18:0 Stearic Acid
< 4 %
- 18:1 Oleic Acid
25 – 35 %
- 18:2 Linoleic Acid
40 – 60 %
- 18:3 Linolenic Acid
< 2 %
Microbiological Characteristics per g of Oil
- Total Plate Count
< 103 CFU
- Moulds
< 103 CFU
- Erucic Acid
- Conform to 807/2003/EC and sqq
- < 0.05 %
- Pesticides
- Conform 889/2008/EC et sqq < 0.01 ppm
- Lower than legal limit
- Dioxins
- Total WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ on the whole product
- Conform to 1881/2006/EC et sqq.
- Heavy Metals
Conform to 1881/2006/EC et sqq
- Aflatoxines (B1, B2, G1, G2)
Conform to 1881/2006/EC et sqq
- Allergen Labelling, Gluten, Lactose
According to 2000/13/EC et sqq. no allergens; naturally gluten and lactose free
- GMO
According to 2007/834/EC et sqq. GMO-free
- Radiation
According to 2007/834/EC radiation-free
- BSE/TSE
Absent
- Certificate of Analysis Furnished at Delivery
Analytical & Microbiological analysis, Technical Data Sheet, Security Data Sheet
Baobab Seed Epicarp Micronised Exfoliant - Scrub Products 40 & 400 Micron - For Cosmetic Formulas
- Code
PIA-500
- Description
Baobab Seed Epicarp Micronised
- Country of Origin
Seed: Senegal – Final Product: Italy
- Stocked In
Italy
- Packaging
10 Kg Alimentary PPL Bags
1 Pallett : 80 x 120 x 180 cm : 48 Bags : 480 Kg
- Availability
Current Production: 3000 Kg/Year
Maximum Production: 30 Tons/Year
- Dosage
1 – 3%
- Use
Add to creams, lotions, and soaps
- Claims
Scrub effect, Astringent, Fatty Acids Intake
- Technical Data Sheet & Security Data Sheet
- Analysis Furnished at Delivery
Analytical & Microbiological analysis, Technical Data Sheet, Security Data Sheet
Baobab Leaves Powder
- Code
PFA
- Description
Dried and micronised baobab whole leaves.
The product is hydro-dispersible.
- Extraction
The whole leaf is dried in Senegal and micronised at cold temperatures in Italy.
- Country of Origin
Senegal – Thies regions
- Stocked In
Italy
- Packaging
3 Kg – Aluminium Poly-Acc. (CA/ALL/PE)
10 Kg – PPL + Cartene Bags
- Shelf Life
24 Months
- Availability
Current Production: 3 tons/year
Maximum Production: 30 tons/year
- Dosage
1-100 %
- Principal Components
Betacarotene, Calcium, Vitamin C
- Use
- Instant Mask – Mucilage Effect
- Solid Soaps
- Herbal Baths
- Herbal Teas
- Powdered Air Fresheners with Antibacterial Action
- After-Shave Products for Men
- Claims
- Antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties
- The gel, obtained by soaking the leaves in water, releases aromas and colorants,
- Antioxidant
- 100 % Natural
- Technical Data Sheet & Security Data Sheet
- Certificate of Analysis Furnished at Delivery
Microbiological analysis, Technical Data Sheet, Security Data Sheet
Antioxidant activity
Recent studies have proven that baobab leaves have a marked antioxidant activity (both water-soluble and fat-soluble) and can contribute to preventing and combating the formation of free radicals.
Orac
TOTAL Phenols mg/g
TOTAL Flavonoids mg/g
ORAC µmol T E/g
- PCL (ACL)
3.70 µmol Trolox/g
3.60
166.28
- PCL (ACW)
24.5 µmol Ascorbic/g
- DPPH test
23 IC 50 µg/ml 189.10
- ? carotene bleaching test
100 µg/ml
500 µg/ml
1.000 µg/ml
29.16
43.75
55.20
Chemical Composition Of Dried Baobab Leaves Expressed on mg / 100 g
Composition
Quantity
Note
- Calcium
2.266
In the fresh leaves from 180 to 343 mg/on 100 g.
- Phosphorus
26.1
- Vitamin C
Trace
In the fresh leaves from 38 to 53 mg/on 100 g.
- Thiamine
0.13
- Riboflavine
0.82
- Niacine
4.83
Equivalent to 4856 Mcg of Vitamin A
Aminoacidic Composition of Dried Baobab Leaves
Aminoacids
Mg / 1 g of protein
Overall percentage
- Aspartic Acid
10.3
9.7 %
- Glutamic Acid
13.4
12.6 %
- Serine
4.7
4.4 %
- Glycine
6.0
5.6 %
- Histidine
2.1
2.0 %
- Arginine
8.5
8.0 %
- Threonine
4.1
3.9 %
- Alanine
6.9
6.5 %
- Proline
5.6
5.3 %
- Tyrosine
4.5
4.2 %
- Valine
6.3
5.9 %
- Methionine
2.4
2.3 %
- Isoleucine
6.7
6.3 %
- Leucine
8.7
8.2 %
- Phenylalanine
5.7
5.4 %
- Cysteic Acid
2.7
2.5 %
- Lysine
6.1
5.7 %
- Tryptophan
1.6
1.5 %
- Total
106.3
100.0 %
100% Dried Baobab Fruit Pulp
- Code
PFA
- Description
Hydro-dispersible natural fruit powder. Baobab fruit pulp is dried by nature.
- Extraction
The product, which is dehydrated naturally inside the fruits during the ripening period, is extracted from the closed fruits and then divided from the seeds via a mechanical process in our processing facility. To maintain the high level of nutrients present in the pulp, the fruits are immediately worked after opening.
Only two hours from opening to final packaging.
- Country of Origin
Senegal – Tambacounda and Thies regions
- Organic Certification
Suolo e Salute, April 2008
- Stocked In
Italy – Senegal
- Packaging
9 Kg – Cartene Bag inside Plastic Alimentar Bucket
Carton Box: 40 x 40 x 60 cm : 2 Buckets
1 Pallett : 80 x 120 x 200 cm : 18 Carton Box : 324 Kg
- Shelf Life
36 Months
- Availability
Current Production: 40 tons/year
Maximum Production: 5000 tons/year
- Dosage
35 – 45%
- Principal Components
Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, C, PP), Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Amminoacids
- Use
- Face Masks
- Soaps
- Herbal Bath Products
- Herbal Teas
- Natural Body Treatments and Scrubs
- As Nutritional Ingred. for your In-&-Out Products
- Claims
- Full of Vitamin C, Betacarotene, and Micronutrients, and Antioxidants
- 100 % Natural
- Technical Data Sheet & Security Data Sheet
- Analysis Furnished at Delivery
Microbiological analysis, Technical Data Sheet, Security Data Sheet
Nutritional Tables
Aminoacids expressed in 100 g. of protein
- Proline (PRO)
2.35 g/100 g
- Histidine (HIS)
2.71 g/100 g
- Leucine (LEU)
8.41 mg/100 g
- Lysine (LIS)
14.62 g/100 g
- Arginine (ARG)
6.04 g/100 g
- Isoleucine (ILE)
10.73 g/100 g
- Methionine (MET)
4.92 g/100 g
- Cystine (CYS)
11.23 g/100 g
- Phenilalanine (PHE)
4.11 g/100 g
- Glutamic Acid (GLU)
4.02 g/100 g
- Valine (VAL)
1.62 g/100 g
- Tyrosine (TYR)
4.21 g/100 g
- Tryptophan (TRP)
1.49 g/100 g
- Threonine (THR)
2.96 g/100 g
Carbohydrate expressed in % on 100 g of Dried Pulp
- Glucose
8.47
- Fructose
17.93
- Sucrose
10.21
- Maltose
ND
- Soluble Polysaccharides
10.21
- Starch
48.10
Minerals expressed in mg on 100 g of dried Pulp
- Calcium
293 – 300
- Phosphorus
96 – 210
- Iron
7
- Potassium
2310
- Sodium
1.86
- Magnesium
0.10
- Zinc
0.064
- Manganese
2.07
Vitamins
- Carotens Total (vitamin A)
200 mcg / 100 g
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
0.038 mg/100 g
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavine)
0.06 mg/100 g
- Vitamin B6 (pyridossine)
2.13 mg/100 g
- Vitamin PP (Niacine)
2.16 mg/100g
- Vitamin C
169 – 500 mg/100 g
- Alimentary Fibers
42.71 %
- Soluble
21.67 %
- Insoluble
21.04 %
Others
- Cellulose
1.5 %
- Ash
1.98 %
- Energetic Value
200 kcal/100 g
- Energetic Value
836 KJ/100 g
Baobab Leaves Glycolic Extract (with 1% Baobab Red Funicles)
- Commercial Name
Baobab Leaves Glycolic Extract
- Code
GLF-PF
- Extraction
Ultrasound Extraction Low Temperature (< 25°C) in Propylene Glycol
- Concentration (E/D)
1:1
- Components
Leaf & Fruit of Baobab
- Botanical Family
Bombacaceae
- Recommended Dosage
1 – 5 %
- Packaging
10-20 kg HD-PE Tank
- Preservatives
0.6 % Optiphen BSB-W (Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate)
- Shelf Life
24 Months
- Country of Origin
Senegal
- Cosmetic Applications
Shampoo, lotions, toiletries, creams, body emulsions, tonics.
- Main Properties
Alpha and beta carotenes, mucilage, rubbers, uronic acid, glutamic acid, tannis, vitamin C
- Technical Data Sheet & Security Data Sheet
- Analysis Furnished at Delivery
Microbiological analysis, Technical Data Sheet, Security Data Sheet
Baobab Pulp Glycolic Extract
- Commercial Name
Baobab Pulp Glycolic Extract
- Code
GLP-PF
- Concentration (E/D)
1:1
- Extraction
Ultrasound Extraction Low Temperature (< 25 °C) in Propylene Glycol
- Component
Baobab Fruit Pulp
- R.E.A.C.H.
Accomplished
- Botanical Family
Bombacaceae
- Recommended Dosage
1 – 5 %
- Packaging
25 kg HD-PE tank
- Preservatives
0.25% OPTIPHEN BSB-W (Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate)
- Shelf Life
24 Months
- Country of Origin
Senegal
- Cosmetic Applications
Shampoo, lotion, toiletries, creams, body emulsions, tonics
Typical Properties
- Appearance
Transparent Liquid; slightly viscous
- Color
Deep red
- Odor
Characteristic
- Relative Density at 20° C
1,040 – 1,060
- Ph (20° C)
4.5 ± 0.5
- Solubility
Total in Water and Hydroalcoholic Solutions
- Refractive Index
1.40 – 1.44
Microbiological Properties
- Heavy Metals
< 5 ppm
- Pesticides
< 0.2 ppm
- Total Count
< 100 UFC/ml
- Yeast & Mould
< 10 UFC/ml
- Pathogens
< 0.3 UFC/ml
- Technical Data Sheet & Security Data Sheet
- Certificate of Analysis Furnished at Delivery
Microbiological analysis, Technical Data Sheet, Security Data Sheet