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HEALTH & PERSONAL CARE
B
eraca is an innovative Brazilian company with an international reach which invests in the development of new
sustainable ingredients and technologies.
We are leading providers of natural and organic-certified ingredients ethically sourced from the Amazon Rainforest and
other Brazilian ecosystems. Beraca’s high-performance active ingredients add value to a wide number of brands operating
in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and personal care industry worldwide.
BERACA’S SOCIO-BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
B
eraca is known and valued by customers worldwide
as a reference for sustainable development due to its
unique Socio-Biodiversity Enhancement Program® and
full traceability of raw materials from brazilian biomes,
especially the Amazon Rainforest – the world’s largest
and most diverse rainforest.
Beraca works closely with local communities and
associations to ensure eco-sustainable standards and
practices in its product sourcing and production.
The Program is based on the triple bottom line of economic,
environmental and social balance.
With the support of a specialized team, Beraca promotes
alternative sources of income that have improved the
lives of more than 1.600 families, while preserving our
natural resources.
This life-changing project has inspired companies from
over 40 countries to use natural and organic ingredients
sustainably sourced from the brazilian biodiversity.
Pequi
(
Proven Efficacy
: Pay-key)
Refined oil
(Caryocar brasiliense)
Pequi is a tree native to the Cerrado, known as the Brazilian savanna, that grows wild throughout all the Midwest
region of Brazil.
The trees reach between 8 and 12m high and its fruits are green drupes with yellow pulp, that reaches up to
10cm diameter.
“Cerrado´s Gold”, as it is known locally, the Pequi fruit provides a singular combination of biochemical compounds
extracted by Beraca with proven efficacy and remarkable hair care activity.
Curl Retention
Properties
90
• Defines and keeps curls under control
• Anti-frizz action
• Rich in oleic and palmitic acids
• Emollient agent
• Rich in provitamin A
Curl Retention (% Pixels)
31%*
Indication
• Curly hair care treatment
• Shampoo, conditioner, leave-on, serum, “low poo” and “co-wash” products
36%*
80
70
60
Placebo
Pequi 1.5%
*Statistical significance p<0.05 compared to Placebo
**Treated hair shafts after 24 hours
Pequi 3.0%
Frizz Reduction
Frizz Reduction (% Pixels)
6
5
*Treated hair shafts after 24 hours
Pequi 1.5%
Pequi 3.0%
34%*
3
2
1
0
Placebo
23%*
4
Placebo
Pequi 1.5%
*Statistical significance p<0.05 compared to Placebo
**Treated hair shafts after 24 hours
Pequi 3.0%
Beraca’s Rainforest Specialties line is composed of natural and organic certified vegetable oils and butters sustainably
sourced from the Amazon Rainforest and other Brazilian biomes. The ingredients come from more than 100 extractive
communities throughout Brazil and are manufactured to connect the Brazilian biodiversity with thousands of consumers,
through a relationship marked by transparency, traceability and innovation, contributing directly to regional development
and environmental preservation.
Organic active ingredients
Environmental responsibility
COSMOS certified raw materials
Full traceability
Social enhancement
No animal testing
(upon availability)
Açaí
(Euterpe oleracea) (
: ah-sigh-ee)
Annatto
Test Available
(Bixa orellana) (
: ah-NAH-tow)
A beautiful Amazonian palm tree that thrives on river banks, mainly in the North Brazilian
state of Pará. Its botanical genus “Euterpe” was named after one of the nine muses
of greek mythology, a daughter of Zeus who represents pleasure, happiness and joy.
Refined oil
Cosmetic Grade
• Nutrition, revitalizing and moisturizing properties
A beautiful widely-cultivated plant, endemic to tropical America and the Amazon, being
one of the most used sources for the production of natural reddish colorants and dyes.
Cosmetic Grade
• Rich in essential fatty acids
• Antioxidant agent
• Natural coloring agent
• Rich in polyphenols
• Rich in carotenoids
• Indicated for anti-aging products
• Soothing topical effect
• Indicated for baby, skin care products and colour makeup
Andiroba
(Carapa guaianensis) (
Babaçu
: an-de-roh-ba)
(Orbignya oleifera) (
Test Available
A native dazzling tree noted for its impressive height and plank roots. Its seeds are
washed ashore the river banks of the Amazonian Rainforest and are collected by
locals and beneficiated to become a valuable active ingredient.
Refined oil
: ba-ba-SU)
A palm tree that may reach over 20m (66ft) in height, with leaves that can grow up to 9m
(30ft) long. It thrives mainly in the Amazon and Cerrado (Brazilian savanna) regions and it
bears as many as 2.000 fruits a year.
Refined oil
• Anti-inflammatory activity
• Moisturizing
• Emollient agent
• Wound healing activity
• Possible alternative for coconut oil
• Natural insect repelent agent
• Rich in lauric acid
• Indicated for skin care products
• Indicated for skin and hair care products
Cupuaçu
Brazil Nut
(Bertholletia excelsa) (
(Theobroma grandiflorum) (
: Brazil Nut)
: ku-pu-ah-SU)
Test Available
Test Available
One of the tallest trees in the Amazon Rainforest, it grows as high as 50m (164ft) with a
large crown of long branches which lay high above the canopies of other surrounding trees.
Its fruits are heavy, weighing as much as 2.5kg per shell (woody seed capsule).
The Theobroma species is very abundant in the Amazon region and exhale a distinctive
aroma into the atmosphere. Its fruits are picked up off the ground during the tropical rainy
season and its seeds are cold pressed to be transformed into a soft and moisturizing butter.
Refined butter
Refined oil
• Skin moisturizing activity
• Long lasting moisturizing activity
• Emollient agent, with selenium
• Emollient agent
• Indicated for skin care products
• High water absorption capacity
• Improves skin elasticity
• Indicated for skin and hair care products
Buriti
(Mauritia flexuosa) (
Murumuru
: bur-ee-CHEE)
(Astrocaryum murumuru) (
Test Available
: Murumuru)
Test Available
A robust palm tree found in different Brazilian ecosystems, especially in the Cerrado
(Brazilian savanna) and wet tropical forests of the Amazon. Its fruit pulp is cold pressed for
the production of vegetable oil and also as an ingredient for nutritious sweets and desserts.
Refined oil
Cosmetic Grade
A thorny palm tree, easily recognizable by its large leaves and usual short height, around
10m (30ft) maximum. It is found primarily in the Amazon Rainforest lowlands being
washed down from the Andes to the Amazonian rivers.
Refined butter
• Rich in carotenoids
• Rich in oleic acid
• Rich in lauric acid
• Antioxidant properties
• Skin moisturizer
• Indicated for sun care and sensitive skin care products
• Hair smoothness and hydration
• Indicated for skin and hair care products
Ucuuba
Copaíba
(Copaífera officinalis) (
(Virola surinamensis) (
: co-pie-ba)
Test Available
Test Available
Copaíba is a tall thick-branched tree that thrives both in dry-ground forests and in swampy
regions. It produces a resin with a special woody scent which is extracted through a sustainable
process that prevents the damaging of the plant and guarantees its continuous production.
Refined oil
: oo-koo-oo-ba)
Perfumary grade
A species native to the wetlands and lowlands of the Amazon region which grows to
a height of 25 to 35m (82 to 115ft). Although its wood is highly valued, it has been
protected by the use of the vegetable oil, produced by the cold pressing of its seeds,
preventing deforestation.
Bi-destiled oil
• Anti-inflammatory activity
ST butter
• Promotes deep hydration
• Rich in beta-caryophyllene
• Promotes dry touch
• Natural antimicrobial action
• Fast skin absorption
• High essential oil content
• Indicated for hair, skin and men care products
• Indicated for skin care products
Patauá
Passion Fruit
(Passiflora edulis) (
(Oenocarpus bataua) (
: Passion Fruit)
: Pa-ta-WA)
Test Available
Test Available
“Maracujá” as it is known locally, is a warm-weather vine, also called as the “fruit of
tranquility”. The beauty of its blossoms also earned it the name of “passion fruit”.
Refined oil
An Amazonian palm tree which thrives in both dry-ground forests and swampy regions,
reaching up to 25m (82ft). Patauá refined oil is obtained by a vacuum refining method
and has unique characteristics such as light feel and extremely pale color.
Refined oil
• Moisturizing agent
• Reduces skin oiliness – non occlusive
• Reduces scalp desquamation after chemical treatment
• Rich in omega 6
• Light, non-greasy feel
• Emollient agent
• High oleic acid content - 75%
• Promotes dry and velvety touch to the skin
• Possible substitute for olive oil with better efficacy results
• Indicated for oily skin care and hair care products
• Indicated for scalp treatment and hair treatment after chemicals
100% natural active ingredients complexes for specific applications. Beraca uses scientific methodologies to research,
develop, evaluate and prove the efficacy of its active performance systems, providing a systematic approach to beauty,
through safe natural compositions.
Anti-Dandruff Active System
Copaíba and Brazil Nut oil complex
6
Indication
• Beta-caryophyllene
• Dry or oily dandruff-prone
hair treatment products
• Selenium
5
Initial
Properties
Final
• Antiseborrheic
• Anti-inflammatory
Quantity of dandruff
Actives
4
3
-56%
2
-80%
1
0
Recommended Concentration: 1,5%
Active group
Placebo group
Natural Hair Active Revitalization System
Açaí, Passion Fruit and Rice oil complex
Treatment Active
Properties
Indication
• Omega 6
• Flavonoids
• Intense glossiness
and vitality
• Silicone replacement
for hair products
• Gamma-oryzanol
• Revitalization
• Softness
• Film former
100
Sensory analysis/%
Actives
97 97
84,5
80
84,5
75
81
Placebo
91
75
81,5
78
40
20
Gloss
Softness
Cleansing Moisturization
Recommended Concentration: 2%
Frizz
Attributes
Anti-Acne Active System
Andiroba, Copaíba and Açaí oil complex
35
• Beta-caryophyllene
• Improves oily skin health
• Flavonoids
• Reduces the effect of acne
• Limonoids
• Balances moisture and oiliness
• Anti-inflammatory
Indication
• Products for oily and acne-prone skin
Recommended Concentration: 2%
30
Number of skin lesions
Actives
72
60
0
Properties
84,5
25
100%
20
-12%
-39%
15
-42%
10
0
D-0
D-21
D-42
Treatment period/days
D-56
Hair Touch
Bio Behenic Active System
Pracaxi oil complex
SKIN CARE
Properties
• Brightening activity
• Evens the skin tone
• Increases hyaluronic acid
• Improves firmness
• Promotes deep hydration
Brightening activity
Melanin ex vivo evaluation with UV exposure
Melanin image analysis on human living skin explants
Melanin Quantification (%)
4, 0
UV CONTROL
3, 5
Melanin
BBA 3% + UV
BBA 10% + UV
50 µm
50 µm
21%*
3, 0
44%*
2, 5
40% *
2, 0
1, 5
1, 0
0, 5
0, 0
UV Control
UV Placebo
Positive
Control + UV
50 µm
BBA 10% + UV
BBA 3% + UV
* Statistical significance p<0.05 compared to UV control.
Positive control: alpha-arbutin at 3%.
UV Exposure: daily from D0 to D8, irradiation with UV type A at 2.25 J/cm² (6 to 8% of UVB)
corresponding to a dose of 15 minutes of sun light.
Anti – aging benefits
Collagen network image analysis on human living skin explants
CONTROL
Dermal HYA Quantification (%)
Collagen network
BBA 3%*
12
120%*
*
10
110%
8
6
4
2
0
Control
Placebo
BBA 3%
50 µm
BBA 10%
* Statistical significance p<0.05 compared to UV control.
50 µm
* Statistical significant increase of collagen network density.
HAIR CARE
Properties
• Conditioning agent
• Increases combability for dry or wet hair
• Compatible with cationic agents
• Increases shine
• Silky feel for wet or dry hair
• Reduces frizz
Hair care test
6
5
4
Placebo
3
Cationic
surfactant 3%
2
Beracare BBA 1,5% +
Cationic surfactant 1,5%
1
Beracare BBA 3%
0
Spreadability
Easiness
to Rinse
Wet
Combing
Softness
Wet Hair
Hair Volume
Dry Combing
Softness
Dry Hair
Shine
Natural Skin Active Revitalization System
Actives
Properties
Indication
• Flavonoids
• Regeneration, nutrition,
• Moisturizing creams and
lotions, after-sun lotions,
cellulite creams
• Gamma-oryzanol
revitalization, moisturizing
• Lauric acid
and softness
Mean of Capacitance/AU
Açaí, Passion Fruit, Rice and Babaçu oil complex
• Well-being of skin
• Omega 6
Initial
51
49
47
45
43
41
39
37
35
33
After 28 days
44,7
42,4
40,5
ARS
Recommended Concentration: 2%
41,9
Placebo
AVERAGE GRANULOMETRY DISTRIBUTION
250 µm
Vegetable exfoliating agents 100% natural developed to
provide a stimulating scrub action to personal care products,
with gentle effect and low abrasiveness.
Açaí Seed
Açaí
(
: ah-sigh-ee)
(
(
: ah-sigh-ee seed)
Buriti
(
: bur-ee-CHEE)
(Açaí+Guaraná)
: an-de-roh-ba)
Cupuaçu
(
ARS
Andiroba
: ku-pu-ah-SU)
(
: ARS)
Murumuru
(
: Murumuru)
Properties
Indication
• Improves blood circulation by physically stimulating the skin
• Shower gels
• Removes dead skin cells
• Liquid soaps
• Rejuvenates the skin
• Bar soaps
• Removes dirt from pores
• Facial cleansing
• Promotes a soft feeling to the skin
• Hand and feet preparations
• Skin massage products
Recommended Concentration: 1% – 10%
100% Natural Scrubs Sustainably Harvested
BeraMinerals
AVERAGE GRANULOMETRY DISTRIBUTION
15 – 50 µm
Beraclays: Active Mineral Colors
Beraca’s line of Beraclays offers a unique variety of colors and distinct cosmetic benefits obtained through
sustainable production.
Beraclay
Amazonian
White Clay
Beraclay
Crude
Beraclay
Purple
Beraclay
Dark Red
Beraclay
Light Green
Beraclay
Vanilla
Beraclay
Yellow
Beraclay
Old Rose
Beraclay
Gold
Beraclay
Light Red
Beraclay
Red
Beraclay
Brown
Beraclay
Black
It is composed of a wide range of natural color shades containing no artificial dyes or pigments. The colors are variations
of minerals and microminerals offered by nature.
Amazonian White Clay
Beraclay Crude
Unique mineral composition
Anti-aging
• Cooling sensation
• Soft particles
• Firming
• Detox
Sebumeter Index
24
0
80
10
0
12
0
14
0
16
0
18
0
20
0
22
0
R7
Time (min)
Compared to the initial time T0:
Reduction of 22.77% for parameter R0 after 2 hours.
Reduction of 24.02% for parameter R0 after 4 hours.
1,2
1,0
0,8
0
16
0
18
0
20
0
22
0
24
0
0
14
12
0
0
0
0,2
0
80
0,6
0,4
0,2
Time (min)
Compared to the initial time T0:
Increase of 1.77% for parameter R7 after right after
having the product removed.
Increase of 22.13% for parameter R7 after 2 hours.
Increase of 97.13% for parameter R7 after 4 hours.
Beraclay Red
0,6
0,4
Improves cutaneous elasticity
60
80
• Skin firming
• Antioxidant
100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
Time (min)
Tensor Effect
The greater the tensor effect, the lower the value of R0
Detox
• Soft particles
• Good for sensitive skin
2,0
1,8
1,6
1,4
1,6
1,4
1,2
1,0
0,8
1,2
1,0
0,8
R7
Beraclay Purple
• Improves emulsion stability
Elasticity
The greater skins elasticity, the greater the value of R7
2,0
1,8
0,6
0,4
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,2
0
0
40
Compared to the initial time T0:
Reduction of 13.35% after the product removal.
Reduction of 29.33% after 2 hours.
No feedback effect.
• Anti-aging
• High color payoff
Time (min)
Compared to the initial time T0:
Reduction of 1.58% for parameter R0 right after having the
product removed.
Reduction of 30.42% for parameter R0 after 2 hours.
Reduction of 37.84% for parameter R0 after 4 hours.
0
20
40
60
80
10
0
12
0
14
0
16
0
18
0
20
0
22
0
24
0
20
0
20
0
Clinically Tested
80
10
0
12
0
14
0
16
0
18
0
20
0
22
0
24
0
0
40
60
0,2
RO
Treated Area/
Control Area
2,0
1,8
1,6
1,4
0,6
0,4
60
• Detox
1,2
1,0
0,8
10
• Reduces oiliness of skin and scalp
• No oil feedback effect
1,6
1,4
1,2
1,0
0,8
20
40
Clinically Tested
2,0
1,8
1,6
1,4
0
Oil control
RO
Beraclay Light Green
Elasticity
The greater the tensor effect, the lower the value of R7
2,0
1,8
20
Tensor Effect
The greater the tensor effect, the lower the value of R0
40
60
• Detox
Clinically Tested
Time (min)
Increase of 18.27% for parameter R7 after right after
having the product removed.
Increase of 138.46% for parameter R7 after 2 hours.
Increase of 149.20% for parameter R7 after 4 hours.
Beraclay Yellow
Beraclay Brown
Astringent effect
High color payoff
• Detox
• Oil control
• Detox
• Rich in Mg and Se
Beraclay Gold
Hair cuticle repair
Beraclay Black
Hair thermal protection
Clinically Tested
• Hair smoothing
• High color payoff
• Anti-itch and anti-flaking
for scalp
Improves
hair cuticle
30
Numbers of broken
hair strands
Shampoo Beraclay Gold 4%
25
20
43%*
15
10
5
0
1400 x 10kv | 10 µ
1400 x 10kv | 10 µ
• High color payoff
• Reduces combing force
Evaluation of combing resistance after thermal damage
Scanning Electron Microscopy Images of bleached damaged hair
Shampoo Placebo
Clinically Tested
Shampoo Placebo
Shampoo Beraclay Black 4%
*Statistical significance p<0.05 compared to Placebo.
• Light & heat stable colors
• Improves emulsion rheology
• Completely non-irritating
• No added dyes
• Enhances sensory feel in emulsions
Applications: Masks, color cosmetics, soap bars, exfoliating products, “low-poo” shampoos, anti-aging creams, firming body
creams, BB creams, color conditioners, dry shampoos, deodorants and sun care products.
QUARTZ CRYSTALS
Natural facial and body scrubs in conformity to the Ecocert natural and organic cosmetic standard.
PROPERTIES
• Alternative to polyethylene microbeads
• 100% natural
• Skin and Stratum corneum renewal
• Stable and inert
• No sharp edges
• Non-allergenic
• No preservatives
• No gamma-irradiation
• No pigments or colorants
• No chemical processes during production
AVERAGE GRANULOMETRY DISTRIBUTION
• Facial quartz crystals – 100 µm
• Body quartz crystals - 600 µm
THIS IS HOW WE WORK!
Beraca has in its business model the principles of the CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) and the Nagoya Protocol and is
prepared to fully support the issues of access and traceability. Through various permits, we assist in the application of Brazilian
law, European directive and other laws, including sharing of non-monetary benefits projects in Brazil.
Nagoya Protocol determines how to access genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits.
SUSTAINABLE LIFE CYCLE – WE BRIDGE
Beraca’s goal is above the linear process in which communities provide for the company, we provide for clients, who develop
products for the society. We aim to go further, so that our clients are involved in a sustainable life cycle and that there is effective
contribution of many stakeholders in the shared management of resources and empowerment of extractive communities.
FRANCE
Paris
USA
New Jersey
BRAZIL
Pará
BRAZIL
São Paulo
Beraca Brazil
Av. das Nações Unidas, 18001
6° andar – 04795-900
São Paulo – SP – Brazil
Phone: + 55 11 2643 5000
Beraca International Europe
5, rue de Copenhague
Zone Roissypole
Bâtiment, Aéronef 93290
Tremblay – France
Phone: +33 1 7437 1926
Beraca International North America
991, Highway 22
Suite 200 | Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone: +1 651 256 4155