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Caribbean Natural Products Expands Sustainable Beauty Portfolio with Traceable Actives and Natural Performance Boosters

Wawhite, a natural cosmetic powder derived from babassu mesocarp, is intended for use across skin care, color cosmetics and sun care applications, offering elegant aesthetics and functional versatility.
Wawhite, a natural cosmetic powder derived from babassu mesocarp, is intended for use across skin care, color cosmetics and sun care applications, offering elegant aesthetics and functional versatility.
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Caribbean Natural Products is expanding its portfolio of sustainably sourced cosmetic ingredients through partnerships with global communities focused on traceability, environmental stewardship and local impact. The company emphasizes fully traceable supply chains designed to deliver high-performance natural actives while supporting the ecosystems and communities where raw materials are harvested.

Among its key offerings is Caribpure Batana Oil, a rainforest-derived ingredient sourced from Brazil. Cold-pressed from the American oil palm native to South and Central America, the oil is naturally rich in carotenoids and features a fatty acid profile high in omega-9 (oleic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid). It is positioned for its skin- and hair-nourishing properties, supporting restoration and conditioning benefits in personal care formulations.

The company also highlights Wawhite, a natural cosmetic powder derived from babassu mesocarp. Designed as a sustainable alternative to synthetic plastic-based powders such as nylon-12, PMMA and polyurethane, Wawhite delivers comparable sensory performance while maintaining a natural origin. It is intended for use across skin care, color cosmetics and sun care applications, offering elegant aesthetics and functional versatility.

Rounding out the portfolio is Caribsun UV, a rice bran–derived natural SPF booster. The ingredient is designed to work synergistically with conventional UV filters, particularly inorganic sunscreens, enhancing their efficacy while contributing an additional layer of antioxidant protection.

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