Hydresia G2 OK’d by ECOCERT

CALGARY, Alberta—Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. announced its second-generation oleosome product, Hydresia™ G2, was authorized by ECOCERT® as an approved raw material, complying with standards for ecological and organic cosmetics. Hydresia G2 is a cold-process emulsifying system comprised of oleosomes, naturally occurring oil reservoirs derived from safflower seeds. Botaneco uses a proprietary, non-solvent aqueous extraction process to produce its natural replacement for hydrocarbon-derived petrolatum, mineral oil and non-ionic surfactants.

“Botaneco is dedicated to manufacturing its all-natural products to comply with the highest natural product standards while eliminating the use of chemicals and synthetics, said Andrew Baum, president and CEO of Botaneco’s parent company, SemBioSys. “The ECOCERT authorization validates our product and production process with the most internationally recognized symbol for natural and organic raw materials.”