15 Feb 2024 --- The Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest on the planet and home to açaí berries that contain abundant antioxidants for cosmetic applications. Clariant’s Personal Care Specialties company, Beraca, uses the fruit as a star ingredient in its oils, actives and scrubs. Every October during harvest season, Clariant’s entire Beraca factory in Ananindeua, Brazil, focuses on processing açaí. The raw materials are transformed into açaí oil and açaí extract. The fruit is susceptible to spoilage, so processing must occur quickly.
