Sharon Personal Care Adds Leading Botaneco Technology to its Line of Personal Care Products Botaneco’s Hydresia® oleosomes and CapSol™ Sun Care available to Sharon Personal Care customers worldwide

News release by Sharon Personal Care

Ashdod, Israel | February 15, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Sharon Personal Care, a global supplier of ingredient solutions for a broad range of personal care products, has signed an agreement with Calgary, Alberta Canada-based Botaneco to add its portfolio of natural, multifunctional oleosome products, Hydresia® and CapSol™ to Sharon Personal Care’s line. This is a strategic addition to Sharon Personal Care’s product portfolio of preservatives, building blocks, functional chemistries and active ingredients, including SharoSun™, an innovative preservative system for sunscreen products and RESCONCEPT™ Sun, sun care smart solutions.

"This exclusive partnership with Botaneco is an important step in expanding our capabilities with green and sustainable technologies, as well as our presence in the global sun care market,” says Naama Eylon, CEO of Sharon Personal Care. “We are thrilled to bring Botaneco’s innovative natural skin hydration and multifunctional solutions to consumers. At Sharon Personal Care, we understand the importance of providing high-quality sustainable solutions and effective sun protection, and this agreement underscores our commitment to this growing market. We are excited to leverage our expertise and resources to bring these products to the global market.”

Hydresia oleosomes are all natural, micron-sized spheres of emollient plant oils and vitamin E, found in plant seeds, where oleosomes serve as the natural storehouse of oil. They enhance formulations with multifunctional benefits and provide a perfect balance between natural authenticity and real performance. They boast a unique, continuous moisture delivery system that is an all-natural alternative to chemical emulsifiers and irritating ingredients with its microparticles of skin-softening oils and vitamins.

CapSol sunscreen oleosomes make it easy to produce trend-forward creams and lotions. Sourced from safflower seed oleosomes, CapSol is a breakthrough in sun care product formulation technology. It has the unique ability to load sunscreen filters in a way that dramatically reduces UV filter levels required for targeted SPF levels enabling a superior consumer experience and reduced environmental load.

“Sharon Personal Care has a proven track record in delivering high-quality solutions for the cosmetics market. This partnership is strategic for us as it provides customers with synergistic offerings with Sharon’s technology in addition to more global customer support. We are confident that Hydresia and CapSol will thrive under their expertise and will drive further growth in the industry. Botaneco will continue to produce Hydresia and CapSol oleosomes and support Sharon with technology development,” said James Szarko, President and CEO of Botaneco.

For more information, visit the Sharon Personal Care website at: https://sharonpc.com

About Sharon Personal Care

Headquartered in Ashdod, Israel, Sharon Personal Care is a global supplier of innovative ingredient solutions for a broad range of personal care products – with specialized expertise in trending market segments. The company’s product portfolio includes unique preservatives, building blocks, and functional chemistries and active ingredients. Today’s Sharon has a proven track record of innovation combined with the ability to provide comprehensive solutions at light speed. With a solid foundation in environmentally sustainable chemistry, Sharon delivers multifunctional ingredient solutions that help differentiate personal care products in a fast-changing market.

Established in 1977 by Dr. Danny Sommerfeld, the company employs more than 200 people worldwide, with manufacturing and scientific facilities on three continents. Sharon Personal Care is owned primarily by Tene Investment Funds (Tel Aviv), an Israeli private equity growth fund focused on the industrial and technology sectors.

About Botaneco

Botaneco® Inc. is an innovative ingredients manufacturer located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Our novel water-based processing technology uniquely separates intact oleosomes and proteins from oilseeds, creating new solutions for personal care, plant-based foods and high-value aquaculture. At Botaneco, our novel processing platform enables a whole seed utilization approach that reflects our culture of sustainability and value creation.

For more information, visit the Botaneco website at: www.Botaneco.com.