Technical Report: ® Floralipids Moringa Butter

Synopsis:

Floralipids Moringa Butter (INCI: Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters) was compared to shea butter neat. The results of the comparison test between Floralipids Moringa Butter and shea butter showed that Moringa Butter has less grease or oil content than shea butter. Shea butter produced an oil ring on a 6 x 6 inch sheet of twenty (20) pound bond paper of about 7.5 cm in diameter within twenty-four (24) hours, while Floralipids Moringa Butter produced no oil ring after twenty-four (24) hours. In addition, the Oxidative Stability Index (OSI) (AOCS Cd 12b-92) of Moringa Butter is 170 hours at 110°C which greatly outstrips that of a popular brand of Shea Butter which registers at only 20 hours at 110°C. Floralipids Moringa Butter was compared to shea butter in a lip balm and body stick. The dropping point test results for Moringa Lip Balm and Shea Butter Lip Balm were 74°C and 65°C respectively, while the relative break strength were 0.42 kilograms and 0.18 kilograms respectively. The dropping point results for the Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick and the Shea Body Stick were 67°C and 58°C respectively, while the relative break strength were 1.15 kilograms and 0.61 kilograms respectively.

Description of Floralipids Moringa Butter: Floralipids Moringa Butter is the interesterification product of moringa oil with fully hydrogenated moringa oil. The result is a highly viscous, white to slightly off white, odorless paste that leaves a matte, dry, and non- glossy appearance when applied to the skin neat. Although it has a higher melting point than skin temperature (≈ 52 ±1°C), Floralipids Moringa Butter penetrates the stratum corneum to reduce trans-epidermis water loss (TEWL) thus retaining moisture in the skin. Floralipids Moringa Butter is very stable compared to other cosmetic butters, with an excellent OSI of 170 hours at 110°C. It is comparable to petrolatum in barrier function and is an excellent emollient for both skin and hair care formulations. Floralipids Moringa Butter contributes to emulsion stability as it has excellent miscibility with other cosmetic lipids. In general cosmetic formulations, Floralipids Moringa Butter helps to build viscosity in creams and lotions and lends structure to balms and stick products.

Technical data of Floralipids Moringa Butter

Property (unit) Data (average) Method Acid value (mg KOH/g) 0.3 AOCS Cd 3d-63 Peroxide value (meq/kg) 0.2 AOCS Cd 8-53 Refractive Index (60°C) 1.445 AOCS Cc 7-25 Density (23°C g/mL) 0.87 AOCS Cc10C-25 Dropping point (°C) 52.5 TW68 (Floratech) Melting point (°C) 46 TW13 (Floratech) Occlusivity (%) 1.5 APP26 (Floratech)

Date Originated: January 2011 TR026 - rev e / revised date: February 2021 © Copyright 2013, 2021 International Flora Technologies, Ltd., All Rights Reserved Floratech Proprietary & Confidential Page 1 of 8

Technical Report: ® Floralipids Moringa Butter

Floralipids Moringa Butter Stability Evaluation

STABILITY TEST TEMP. WEEK 0 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 8 WEEK 12 Viscosity 4°C pass pass pass pass pass pass 25°C pass pass pass pass pass pass pass 40C pass pass pass pass pass pass 60°C pass Color-Visual 4°C pass pass pass pass pass pass 25°C pass pass pass pass pass pass pass 40°C pass pass pass pass pass pass 60°C pass Appearance 4°C pass pass pass pass pass pass 25°C pass pass pass pass pass pass pass 40°C pass pass pass pass pass pass 60°C pass Odor 4°C pass pass pass pass pass pass 25°C pass pass pass pass pass pass pass 40°C pass pass pass pass pass pass 60°C pass No light at Room Temperature pass Ultraviolet Light at Room Temperature pass Freeze/Thaw Cycles Cycle I Cycle II Cycle III Viscosity pass pass pass

Stability: Evaluation was conducted under the following • 4°C, 25°C (room temperature), 40°C with ambient humidity • 60°C with ambient humidity for seven (7) days • Freeze/Thaw: Freeze at -18°C; product was frozen/thawed once per day for three (3) consecutive days • Ultraviolet light: Room temperature for two (2) weeks • No Light: Room temperature for two (2) weeks

Methods: Samples were evaluated at room temperature for viscosity, color (visual), appearance and odor. Samples were removed from the stability chamber and brought to room temperature before each evaluation. Evaluations were conducted on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, and 12th week of stability testing. Samples meeting the criteria were noted as “pass.” Passing indicates the product is stable and maintains acceptable viscosity, color, appearance, and odor.

Summary: Floralipids Moringa Butter was stable in various temperatures for more than twelve (12) weeks, stable in no light and UV conditions for two (2) weeks, and freeze/thaw results showed no change in viscosity or appearance.

Technical Report: ® Floralipids Moringa Butter

Evaluation of the Grease or Oil Content of a Cosmetic Material

Materials and Methods: A test by which the lipid content of a cosmetic raw material or make up cream is examined was used to evaluate both Floralipids Moringa Butter and shea butter neat. Four (4) grams of Floralipids Moringa Butter and four (4) grams of shea butter were weighed and placed at the center of two (2) separate, 6 x 6 inch sheet of (twenty) 20 pound bond paper. The samples were set aside on the lab bench and then examined for oil ring formation after twenty-four (24) hours. The diameter of the oil ring gives an estimate of the grease/oil content of the cosmetic raw material or make up cream.

Test Articles: Test Materials: A. shea butter (neat) A. 6 x 6 inch sheet of twenty (20) pound bond paper B. Floralipids Moringa Butter (neat) B. metric ruler C. aluminum foil

Results of Test: Picture 1 Picture 2 (24 hours later)

Summary of Results: The results were a large oil ring around the shea butter sample (approximately 7.5 cm in diameter) on the 6 x 6 inch twenty (20) pound bond sheet and no oil ring around the Floralipids Moringa Butter sample. The results showed that Floralipids Moringa Butter is less greasy than shea butter (Picture 2). The oil/grease content of a cosmetic butter varies from one ingredient to another.

Technical Report: ® Floralipids Moringa Butter

Moringa Lip Balm and Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick Stability Evaluation

Stability: Stability Evaluation was conducted under the following conditions: • 4°C, 25°C (room temperature), 40°C with ambient humidity for twelve (12) weeks • 60°C with ambient humidity for seven (7) days • Freeze/Thaw: Freezer at -18°C; product was frozen/thawed once per day for three (3) consecutive days • Ultraviolet Light: Room temperature for two (2) weeks • No Light: Room temperature for two (2) weeks

Method: Samples were evaluated at room temperature for hardness, color (visual), appearance and odor right after production (week 0). Samples were removed from the stability chamber and brought to room temperature before each evaluation. Evaluations were conducted on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 8th week of stability. Samples meeting the criteria were noted as “pass.” Passing indicates the product is stable and maintains acceptable hardness, color, appearance and odor.

Summary of Results: The Moringa Lip Balm and the Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick were stable in various temperatures for twelve (12) weeks, stable in no light and UV conditions for two (2) weeks, and freeze/thaw results showed no change in hardness.

Technical Report: ® Floralipids Moringa Butter

Technical Evaluation – Moringa Lip Balm and Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick

Materials and Methods:

Method: Relative Lipstick Strength (Floratech Application Document APP14) was used to evaluate the break strength of Moringa Lip Balm and Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick.

Method: Wax Dropping Point Determination (Floratech Technical Work Instruction Document – Test Methods TW68) was use to determine the dropping point of Moringa Lip Balm and Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick.

Test Articles: • Moringa Lip Balm • Shea Butter Lip Balm • Chap Stick® Skin Protectant (Wyeth Consumer Healthcare) • Blistex® Medicated Lip Balm (Blistex, Inc.) • Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick • Shea Body Stick • Heel Tastic® Intensive Heel Therapy (Telebrands Corp.) • Ambre Solid Body Oil (BeautiControl, Inc.)

Test Equipment: • Cavalla, Inc. (Platform) • Chatillon, Digital Force Meter Model DFM

Break Strength (kilograms) Stick Products Dropping Point (°C) (average) Moringa Lip Balm 0.42 74 Shea Butter Lip Balm 0.18 65 Chap Stick Skin Protectant 0.39 60 Blistex Medicated Lip Balm 0.29 58 Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick 1.15 67 Shea Body Stick 0.61 58 Heel Tastic Intensive Heel Therapy 0.96 68 Ambre Solid Body Oil 1.16 54

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Summary of Results:

The results of the evaluation were as follows: the force needed to break the Moringa Lip Balm was more than twice the force needed to break the Shea Butter Lip Balm. The break strength of the Chap Stick Skin Protectant and the Blistex Medicated Lip Balm were 0.39 kilograms and 0.29 kilograms respectively.

The Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick had similar break strength property to the Ambre Solid Body Oil. The Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick had a break strength value of 1.15 kilogram, while the Shea Body Stick had a break strength value of 0.61 kilograms. Moringa Lip Balm had a higher dropping point than the Shea Butter Lip Balm, the Chap Stick Skin Protectant, and the Blistex Medicated Lip Balm. The payout of the Moringa Lip Balm, the Chap Stick Skin Protectant, and the Blistex Medicated Lip Balm were relatively the same. However the Moringa Lip Balm was able to withstand relatively hot external temperatures and fluctuating climatic conditions. Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick had a similar Dropping Point to Heel Tastic Intensive Heel Therapy. However the Ambre Solid Body Oil had a dropping point that was lower than the Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick. The payout property of all three (3) products, the Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick, the Ambre Solid Body Oil, and the Heel Tastic Intensive Heel Therapy was relatively the same.

Technical Report: ® Floralipids Moringa Butter

Moringa Lip Balm Products highlighted: Floralipids® Moringa Oil Refined, Floralipids Moringa Butter, and Floraesters® 30 This lip balm combines Floralipids Moringa Oil Refined and Floralipids Moringa Butter. Floralipids Moringa Oil Refined is the most oxidatively stable botanical oil available. Floralipids Moringa Butter, an interesterified product of moringa oil with fully hydrogenated moringa oil, lends occlusivity and structure to the stick.

Phase Trade/Common Name INCI Name Manufacturer %wt./wt. A. Floralipids Moringa Oil Refined Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Floratech q.s. Floralipids Moringa Butter Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Floratech 20.00 Esters Floraesters 30 Jojoba Esters Floratech 15.00 Carnauba Wax SP 63 # 1 Yellow Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Strahl & Pitch, Inc. 4.00 Candelilla Wax SP 75 Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax Strahl & Pitch, Inc. 5.00 Yellow Beeswax SP 6P Beeswax Strahl & Pitch, Inc. 3.00 B. Castorwax® NF Hydrogenated Castor Oil Vertellus Performance 1.50 Materials Preservative ------q.s. DL-alpha-Tocopherol Tocopherol BASF 0.10 C SunPure® ORG 10-X CP Oil Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil Mastertaste 1.00 TOTAL 100.00

Mixing Procedure: 1. Combine ingredients of Phase A. Heat to 85-90C° with medium propeller agitation. 2. Cool Phase A to 70-75°C. Add ingredients of Phase B. Mix with moderate agitation. 3. Cool Phase AB to 65°C. Add Phase C to Phase AB. Mix until flavor is completely dispersed. 4. Pour into mold. Cool to room temperature.

Technical Report: ® Floralipids Moringa Butter

Moringa Moisturizing Body Stick Products highlighted: Floralipids® Moringa Oil Refined, Floralipids Moringa Butter, Floraesters® 30, and Florasun® 90 This stick taps into the new trend for moisturizing sticks which can be used on various areas of the body. Floralipids Moringa Butter used in the stick helps to fortify stick strength. In addition, compared to other popular butters, moringa has a much better skin feel and contains no trans-isomers. This moisturizing body stick combines Floralipids Moringa Oil Refined and Floralipids Moringa Butter. Floralipids Moringa Oil Refined is the most oxidatively stable botanical oil available. Floralipids Moringa Butter, an interesterified product of moringa oil with fully hydrogenated moringa oil, lends occlusivity and structure to the stick.

Phase Trade/Common Name INCI Name Manufacturer %wt./wt. A. Floralipids Moringa Oil Refined Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Floratech 20.00 Florasun 90 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Floratech q.s. (and) Tocopherol Floralipids Moringa Butter Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Floratech 20.00 Esters Floraesters 30 Jojoba Esters Floratech 15.00 Carnauba Wax SP 63 #1 Yellow Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba ) Wax Strahl & Pitch, Inc. 4.00 Ozokerite Ozokerite Wax Pastilles Strahl & Pitch, Inc. 5.00 Beeswax Yellow Refined SP 6 Beeswax Strahl & Pitch, Inc. 3.00 Microcrystalline Wax SP 18 Microcrystalline Wax Strahl & Pitch, Inc. 3.00 B. Preservative ------q.s. DL-alpha-Tocopherol Tocopherol BASF 0.10 C. RonaFlair LDP Silica (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Iron EMD Chemicals 5.00 Oxides Fragrance Fragrance (optional) - - - - - q.s. Color Color (optional) - - - - - q.s. TOTAL 100.00

Mixing Procedure: 1. Combine ingredients of Phase A and heat to 85°C with moderate agitation. 2. Combine all ingredients of Phase B. Heat to 75-80°C. 3. Combine Phases A and B. Mix until melting is complete. 4. Lower heat to 65°C. Add ingredients of Phase C to Phase AB. Mix until completely dispersed. 5. Pour into mold. Cool to room temperature.