Why It's Special
What other ingredient can turn your favorite oil into a soft and silky balm?
That's why we call this ingredient Butter Pearls.
Best Seller
Butter Pearls ®
$10.00
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INCI
C10-18 Triglycerides
What It is
Enjoy improved emollience and protective film-forming benefits with Butter Pearls® in your formulation. Butter Pearls® is a sustainable rheology modifier derived from the non-edible fraction of olives, which are leftover from olive oil production. These eco-friendly pearls are an effective oil phase gelling agent for any choice of oil. What are our favorite ways to use Butter Pearls®?
- With 2.5%, you can add texture to any emulsion for improved aesthetics and stability.
- With 5%, thicken creams.
- With 20%, turn any oil into a balm by combining 20% Butter Pearls® melted into 80% of your favorite oil!
How It's Made
Non-edible portions of pressed olive fruit leftover after olive oil production are separated and processed to leave fractions of palmitic and stearic acid, which make up Butter Pearls®.
Certifications
Upcycled
Vegan
Nut Free
Gluten Free
People and Planet
INCI
C10-18 Triglycerides
People and Planet
Completely Biodegradable
Upcycled from leftover, non-edible waste from olive oil production
Geographical Origin
Italy
Ingredient Origin
Plant
Function
Thickener, Emollient, Oil Gelling
Types of Formulas
Lotions, balms, ointments, heavy creams, sticks
Use Level
0.50 - 30%
Color / Odor / Appearance
White to Off White / Slightly Fatty / Pastille
Solubility
Oils, Butters, Waxes
Melting Point
113 - 131°F
Percent Active
100%
Natural Index ISO 16128
1
Fatty Acid Profile
| C16:0 Palmitic Acid C18:0 Stearic Acid |
70 - 78% 20 - 28% |
Storage
Store in closed container in a dark, cool place.
Shelf Life
See retest date on Certificate of Analysis.
Warning
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Regulatory Documents
Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis Lot 23E244
Certificate of Analysis Lot 23F090
Certificate of Analysis Lot 23F151
Sold in ounces by weight. See our Terms for full warranties on safety & regulatory.
Make It Yours
Blue Tansy Balm
This three ingredient balm couldn't be any easier to make. Simply add your favorite oil, Butter Pearls®, and Blue Tansy essential oil together, heat and cool - no stirring needed! We chose our sugarcane-derived Squalane for this recipe because we love how natural it feels on our skin.
Supplies
Formula
Directions
Product Labeling
Disclaimer
Scale
Microwave Safe Vessel
Jar
Skill Level: Easy
Makes 60 grams or 2 ounces.
| INGREDIENT | FORMULA | WEIGHT | |
| 1 | Squalane | 79.8% | 47.88 g |
| 2 | Butter Pearls | 20.0% | 12.00 g |
| 3 | Blue Tansy Essential Oil | 0.2% | 0.12 g |
| TOTAL | 100% | 60.0 g |
Ensure all equipment is clean and sterilized, and that everything is completely dry before proceeding.
Add ingredients 1 and 2 to the microwave safe vessel. Slowly heat until nearly all of the Butter Pearls are dissolved. We heated this for 1 minute, 15 seconds. Carefully remove the vessel from the microwave and gently stir to dissolve the remaining Butter Pearls. Add Blue Tansy Essential Oil. Pour into desired jar and cool rapidly by placing the jar into the refrigerator
INGREDIENTS: Squalane, C10-18 Triglycerides, Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil
This recipe is only a representative formulation to serve as an example of how these ingredients can be used. It is not a commercial product. Please conduct own testing as this formulation has not been subjected to testing for either performance, efficacy or safety.
Before handling ingredients, read all product information and safety data sheets for the ingredients to understand any handling instructions, safety precautions, and disposal instructions.
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