Author: Josh White

Essential oils have been used in traditional medicines and therapeutic remedies for centuries. They can be considered non-therapeutic dietary supplements used to promote general well-being. 

The global Nutraceuticals market was valued at $417.66 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% from 2020 to 2028. Essential oils are commonly used in the Nutraceutical industry to change a product’s colour, taste and aroma. They can also add natural and organic vitamins and minerals to numerous formulations without the added cost. 

Benefits of using natural aromatic and botanical ingredients in Nutraceutical applications:

• 100% pure and natural. 
• Certified organic status is available.
• Cost-effective as low inclusion levels are required to achieve taste profiles.
• Many materials offer health benefits which are naturally found in fresh fruits and vegetables. 
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. 

The market for Nutraceuticals is endless, with essentials oils being used in a variety of categories, such as: 

• General well-being
•  Immunity
•  Energy 
•  Joints
•  Pregnancy 
•  Sports 
•  Eye Health 
•  Skin Health 
•  Hydration

Citrus Essential Oils

Lemon, Orange, Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin are the perfect addition to immunity and general well-being based formulations due to their aroma, flavour and major biologically active compounds which aid health, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. 

Herb Essential Oils

Basil, Coriander, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme are perfect for a natural remedy for various health-related issues. Basil can be an excellent natural alternative to traditional pain relief and is packed full of Vitamins K, A, Iron and Calcium.

Floral Essential Oils

Lavender, Rose and Geranium are popular in many Nutraceutical applications due to their floral profile and various acclaimed health benefits. Lavender, in particular, is commonly used due to its calming effects and majestic, vibrant colour. 

Spice Essential Oils

Black Pepper, Cardamon, Clove, Ginger and Nutmeg offer a warm, spicy taste profile to various Nutraceutical formulations. Their active compounds aid health whilst offering antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Mint Essential Oils

Peppermint, Spearmint and Cornmint are the go-to products in oral care and digestive-related products. Offering a cooling and refreshing taste and aroma, these oils are packed with Vitamins A, C and Manganese. 

If you would like to find out more about our product portfolio or have any questions regarding anything you have seen, please get in contact or download the brochure below. 

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If you would like to start a conversation with us, have any questions regarding our product portfolio or would like to request pricing and a sample, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

floviva Argan Oil is obtained from the Argan tree, Argania Spinosa.

Argania Spinosa is a spiny-branched, evergreen tree with small, oval, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers, followed by fruits that consist of a thick outer skin, soft pulp and a hard nut containing the oil-rich seeds.

We work closely with our Moroccan partner and their organised fruit and nut collection co-operatives located high in the Atlas mountain range.

Properties, benefits & uses
floviva Argan Oil is rich in natural vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It contains a beneficial balance of omega-9 oleic acid (C18:1), omega-6 linoleic acid (C18:2) and palmitic acid (C16:0), and is a versatile oil used in many formulations and for a variety of personal care applications, primarily skin and hair care.

The fats and antioxidants in floviva Argan Oil can help the body stay healthier. The oleic and linoleic acids that make up the majority of Argan Oil’s fat content are vital nutrients for maintaining healthy skin and hair. It has the ability to moisturise, regenerate and protect dry and damaged skin. When applied in hair care formulations, floviva Argan Oil can leave the hair feeling soft, shiny and glossy.

To find out more about floviva Argan Oil, please download the product brochure below or feel free to get in contact.

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We are looking forward to exhibiting at in-cosmetics Global in Barcelona on March 28 – 30, 2023, where we will be showcasing our BRAND NEW active ingredients range. floactiv is a range of pure and natural personal care active ingredients created using carefully selected Essential Oils and Vegetable Oils.

Find us on Stand L11, where we would love to talk you through our new range, network, share ideas, discuss the latest trends and connect with the Personal Care community.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to make an appointment, or you are also welcome to drop by anytime!

See you in Barcelona!

To learn more about floactiv, please download our brochure below or feel free to get in contact.

If you would like to start a conversation with us, have any questions regarding our product portfolio or would like to request pricing and a sample, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

It’s that time of year again when the weather is warmer, the sun is shining and the days are becoming longer. It’s finally time to shake off the winter blues and uplift the mood with some light, floral and sweet-scented essential oils.

Whether you are adding essential oils to personal care, food and beverage or cleaning product formulations or simply a diffuser, we have all the right ingredients for all your needs this spring.

Please find below our top 4 recommended essential oils this spring:

• floviva Bergamot Oil

Bergamot Oil has a zesty, fresh, sweet aroma, and has a number of uses within the personal care industry, specifically within perfumery, toiletries and cosmetics. There is also a market for Bergamot Oil within the food and beverages industry and within aromatherapy to help relieve stress and anxiety. Due to its various antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, when Bergamot Oil is used topically, it could help treat skin-related issues such as acne, blemishes and pigmentation.

• floviva Lavender Oil

Lavender essential oil is widely used and recommended for its multiple benefits since ancient times. It has powerful healing and anti-infectious properties for the skin and dramatically regenerates it. The fresh, sweet, distinct aroma can relax muscles and promote concentration. Lavender Oil is anti-depressive and has calming qualities by regulating the nervous system, making it popular with aromatherapy to help aid sleep. Its benefits can also aid the respiratory tract, the digestive system and soothe itching.

• floviva Rosemary Oil Moroccan

Rosemary Oil is used in the personal care, food & beverage, and aromatherapy industries due to its various suggested healing properties, flavour profile and strong, fresh, woody-herbaceous aroma. With antioxidant and soothing properties that can help promote hair growth and support healthy circulation, Rosemary Oil comprises anti-bacterial elements and, when used topically, deeply cleanses the complexion and stimulates skin healing. Rosemary Oil aids in expelling toxins from the skin and can reignite your radiance and rejuvenate your complexion.

• floviva Lemon Tea Tree Oil

Lemon Tea Tree Oil’s versatility offers fragrance and pharmaceutical benefits in many applications, its characteristics making it an essential ingredient for perfumers and aromatherapy teams worldwide. Personal care, pharmaceutical, natural perfumery and household industries could all make use of Lemon Tea Tree Oil for the natural characteristics it has to offer, the feeling of freshness and its aromatic warmth and spicy-herbaceous profile. Its pharmacological properties include antifungal and antibacterial. It is also used within household products due to its insecticidal properties.

Please find our full product list below.

If you have any questions about anything you have seen, please get in contact.

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If you would like to start a conversation with us, have any questions regarding our product portfolio or would like to request pricing and a sample, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

Consumer buying trends and the Oral Care market have seen a dramatic increase in the interest in products showcasing natural, sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. While fluoride is seen within numerous Oral Care products since the late 1890s, the increase of natural, organic and fluoride-free products has created a new market for eco-conscious consumers.

With the Oral Care market expecting to increase by US $8.8 billion from the year 2019 and reaching just over US $53 billion by 2025, leading innovative brands are at the frontline of this expanding market, and you could be too.

Below we have put together our recommended oils, the perfect addition to any Oral Care formulation:

floviva Peppermint Oil

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is one of the most sought-after essentials oils in the Oral Care industry due to its wide range of antibacterial, anti-fungal and antibiofilm properties and excellent, refreshing flavour and fragrance. In addition to its therapeutic properties, the compound menthol, which is found in Peppermint Oil, helps stimulate the nervous system, providing a cooling and refreshing sensation often associated with ‘minty freshness’.

floviva Spearmint Oil

Like Peppermint Oil, Spearmint Oil is also popular within the Oral Care industry due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and its uniquely sweet flavour and fragrance. Furthermore, Spearmint Oil can stimulate saliva production, which is essential in ensuring overall oral health and well-being. 

floviva Myrrh Oil

Myrrh Oil is often used within the Oral Health industry due to its various suggested healing and medicinal properties and warm, sweet, spicy notes. In addition, the proposed benefits include antibacterial and antiseptic properties, making the oil more popular within mouthwash products to help treat oral infections and freshen breath. Myrrh Oil has a bitter yet sweet flavour, a unique addition to any Oral Health product. 

floviva Frankincense Oil

Frankincense (Boswellia carterii / serrata) is also popular within the Oral Health industry due to its aromatic, pine, mint-like fragrance and its anti-inflammatory properties (due to the presence of Boswellic acid). It is often used to help treat various inflammatory diseases such as gingivitis, a periodontal tissue inflammatory disease. 

floviva Eucalyptus Oil 

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties due to the major component present in the leaf (Eucalyptol/1,8-cineol).Eucalyptus Oil has antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and also helps to fight various germs that cause bad breath and oral discomfort. 

floviva Clove Bud Oil

Clove Oil is another sought-after essential oil due to its antifungal, antioxidant and antibacterial properties and robust, warm and spicy flavour, making it the perfect addition to various dental products. Previous studies have shown that Clove Oil (which contains Eugenol, a natural anaesthetic), can be used to treat dry socket, tooth pain and Staphylococcus infection, which is known to have antibiotic resistance. 

floviva Cinnamon Oil

Cinnamon Oil is an excellent addition to any Oral Care application due to its various antimicrobial and antibacterial properties (due to the high level of Eugenol contained in the leaf and the high level of Cinnamaldehyde contained in the bark) and sweet, spicy flavour and fragrance. The pure compounds within the oil show significant activities against oral pathogens, which could be beneficial in oral disease prevention, endodontics, and candidiasis treatment.

Citrus Essential Oils

Citrus essential oils such as lemon, lime and orange are often used within the Oral Care industry due to their sweet and refreshing flavour and fragrance. The high content of d-limonene contributes to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making them a popular choice of ingredient.

To find out more, please visit our website or download our ProTec Botanica Product List below to view our full range of essential oils. 

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If you would like to start a conversation with us, have any questions regarding our product portfolio or would like to request pricing and a sample, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

A hardy, perennial plant with a multitude of stems and branches, delicate daisy-like flowers and plentiful bipinnate leaves, the plant is a member of the Asteraceae family and native to southern and eastern Europe, but now can be found on all continents. The plant can reach up to 0.5 metres tall and 0.5 metres wide, thriving in a shaded environment with moist but well-drained soil.

Its fragrant, sweet, woody-like aroma comes from the flower, which blooms in summer in readiness for the harvest season to commence.

Properties, benefits & uses

floviva Chamomile Oil Blue is a highly sought-after essential oil due to its versatile uses within the personal care, fragrances and flavouring industries and its ability to blend perfectly with other oils.

The presence of Chamazulene in floviva Chamomile Oil Blue gives the oil its characteristic, beautiful, intense, deep ink-blue colour. It is highly demanded within cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceutical applications due to Chamazulene’s natural anti-inflammatory effects. Within fine fragrances, the oil introduces a rich, warm, sweet undertone and is popular as a fruity-herbaceous addition to skin creams and massage blends.

To find out more about floviva Chamomile Oil Blue, please download the product brochure below or feel free to get in contact.

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If you would like to start a conversation with us, have any questions regarding our product portfolio or would like to request pricing and a sample, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

With an emphasis on women’s health, self-care has become increasingly popular across all markets, particularly more so over the past years in light of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Menopause and period care, once taboo topics, are now being discussed. Many new products and services are being introduced to address particular associated issues as talks of shifting requirements are needed for women. According to Fortune Business Insights, in 2021, the global woman’s health market was worth just over £30.6 billion, projected to reach £34.2 billion by 2027.

Natural ingredients have taken the personal care market by storm as consumers search for more ‘better-for-you’ products that address mood and hormonal changes, particularly during menstrual cycles and pre-menopause.

Common symptoms include:

• Hot flushes and sleep problems
• Mood changes (anxiety, low mood and concentration issues)
• Headaches and migraines 
• Muscle aches and joint pains
• Dry and itchy skin

Please find below our top recommended essential oils that address these issues:

Relaxation, sleep-aid and unsettled minds:

• Chamomile Roman Oil – Anthemis Nobilis
• Lavender Oil – Lavandula angustifolia
• Frankincense Oil – Boswellia carterii

Uplift the mood, energise and motivate:

• Rosemary Oil Moroccan – Rosmarinus officinalis
• Sandalwood Oil – Santalum album
• Geranium Oil – Pelargonium graveolens (L.)
• Citrus Oils

Dry and itchy skin:

• Peppermint Oil – Mentha arvensis (L.)
• Tea Tree Oil – Melaleuca alternifolia
• Lavender Oil – Lavandula angustifolia

Muscle aches and joint pain:

• Helichrysum Oil – Helichrysum italicum
• Marjoram Oil – Origanum majorana
• Ginger Root Oil – Zingiber officinalis

If you would like to find out more about our product portfolio or have any questions regarding anything you have seen, please get in contact or download the brochure below. 

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If you would like to start a conversation with us, have any questions regarding our product portfolio or would like to request pricing and a sample, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

It’s that time of year again!

We wanted to personally take this time to thank all of our new and existing clients for their continued support over the last 12 months in making this year a great success. 

We are sending holiday cheer to you in the hope that you and your family have a very festive season and a healthy, prosperous New Year. We look forward to catching up and working together next year.