BergaCare FG Range
Natural Innovation Meets Superior Performance
Eco-Friendly Silicone Alternatives for Your Formulations
Discover the sustainable beauty revolution with BergaCare FG—a range of high-performance, natural silicone alternatives designed to elevate your cosmetic formulations. From lightweight elegance to deep care, the BergaCare FG range offers eco-conscious solutions without compromising on results.
Why Choose BergaCare FG?
Natural & Sustainable
Derived from renewable sources like olive oil, palm kernel oil, and Kalahari melon seed oil, the BergaCare FG range minimizes environmental impact while maintaining high standards of quality.
Derived from renewable sources like olive oil, palm kernel oil, and Kalahari melon seed oil, the BergaCare FG range minimizes environmental impact while maintaining high standards of quality.
COSMOS approved
Every product in the range complies with strict environmental and ethical standards, ensuring you can create formulations that align with global sustainability goals.
Every product in the range complies with strict environmental and ethical standards, ensuring you can create formulations that align with global sustainability goals.
RSPO MB
All our products that contain palm or palm kernel-derived ingredients are offered in RSPO Mass Balance grade – contributing to the sustainable palm oil supply chain.
All our products that contain palm or palm kernel-derived ingredients are offered in RSPO Mass Balance grade – contributing to the sustainable palm oil supply chain.
Versatility for Every Application
With a variety of silicone replacements and functional ingredients, our range is ideal for skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics, providing a natural touch and exceptional performance.
With a variety of silicone replacements and functional ingredients, our range is ideal for skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics, providing a natural touch and exceptional performance.
Sensorial Experiences
Achieve smooth, silky, and velvety textures with products tailored for a variety of consumer preferences.
Achieve smooth, silky, and velvety textures with products tailored for a variety of consumer preferences.
Meet the BergaCare FG Stars
BergaCare FG S12: The new lightness of being
Transform hair care with this ultra-light, sprayable ingredient. Perfect for leave-in products, it ensures smooth, silky, and healthy-looking hair without stickiness or weight.
Applications: Hair Care, Skin Care
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Dry, light feel: No stickiness, no weighing down the hair - just a natural, silky finish
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Sprayable Applications: Perfect for leave-in hair care and effortless application
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Repair & Revive: Strengthens and smoothens hair, leaving it soft, shiny and healthy looking
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Versatile Functionality: Ideal for advanced hair care products that deliver professional results
Sensory Profile:
BergaCare FG S12 is highly spreading on skin, is quickly absorbed and exhibits a dry and non-sticky afterfeel.
BergaCare FG S12 is highly spreading on skin, is quickly absorbed and exhibits a dry and non-sticky afterfeel.
BergaCare FG M12: The versatile, eco-conscious skin healer
At the heart of our BergaCare FG M12 is a commitment to sustainability, quality and the protection of valuable natural resources. This environmentally friendly alternative to silicones contains Kalahari melon seed oil, which is extracted from the seeds of melons found in the Kalahari Desert. It combines natural skin care with a positive social and economic impact.
The oil is harvested with the help of local communities who bring their traditional knowledge of the land and plants to the process, ensuring sustainable cultivation and harvesting practices. After collection, the seeds are cold pressed to preserve their natural and nourishing qualities. With BergaCare FG M12 we are not only committed to protecting nature, but also supporting local people.
The oil is harvested with the help of local communities who bring their traditional knowledge of the land and plants to the process, ensuring sustainable cultivation and harvesting practices. After collection, the seeds are cold pressed to preserve their natural and nourishing qualities. With BergaCare FG M12 we are not only committed to protecting nature, but also supporting local people.
Applications: Skin Care, Hair Care, Make-up, Sunscreen
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Sustainably sourced: Contains Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, harvested with the help of local communities in the Kalahari Desert
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Cold-Pressed Purity: Preserves natural antioxidants and hydrating properties
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High Performance: High spreadability and zero stickiness
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Skin Benefits: Rich in linoleic acid and natural antioxidants that deeply moisturize and protect against environmental stressors - perfect for dry and mature skin
INCI: Coco Caprylate / Caprate, Dodecane, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Sensory Profile:
BergaCare FG M12 has a very balanced sensory profile with medium to high spreading and absorption speed, absence of stickiness, and a perceivable caring / nourishing touch. The afterfeel is more silky than dry.
BergaCare FG M12 has a very balanced sensory profile with medium to high spreading and absorption speed, absence of stickiness, and a perceivable caring / nourishing touch. The afterfeel is more silky than dry.
BergaCare FG Olive: The Caring All-rounder
BergaCare FG Olive is a sustainable, palm-free natural alternative to silicones for skin and hair. It provides better conditioning and smoothness than dimethicone 350 and therefore enhances your hair care.
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Silicone replacement: Natural yet powerful, offering superior functionality without compromise
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Sustainable & Ethical: 100% upcycled from olive oil, palm oil free and sourced locally in the EU. A conscious choice for your formulations and the planet
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Economical multi-talent: Perfect for all types of applications
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Versatile Processing: Suitable for hot and cold processing and can withstand higher temperatures than traditional vegetable oils
Applications: Hair Care, Skin Care
Sensory Profile:
BergaCare FG Olive shows no tackiness and leads to a relatively matt finish. It creates a velvety skin feel with a pronounced caring effect.
BergaCare FG Olive shows no tackiness and leads to a relatively matt finish. It creates a velvety skin feel with a pronounced caring effect.
BergaCare FG L11: The Effortless Enhancer
BergaCare FG L11 is our light, fast-absorbing emollient that brings effortless elegance to your skin care and color cosmetics formulations.
Applications: Skin Care, Color Cosmetics
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Volatile & fast-absorbing: Perfect for light, non-greasy formulations
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Sensory Excellence: Provides a silky, smooth finish to enhance the overall feel of your products
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Multifunctional: Ideal for dispersing pigments and fillers in color cosmetics, ensuring even application and vibrant results
Sensory Profile:
Highly spreading on skin, is quickly absorbed and exhibits a dry and non-sticky afterfeel.
Highly spreading on skin, is quickly absorbed and exhibits a dry and non-sticky afterfeel.
BergaCare FG Olive Squalane:
BergaCare FG Olive Squalane is an outstanding natural hydrocarbon emollient that is 100% olive based, non-GMO and up-cycled, providing excellent skin conditioning properties with quick absorption for a conditioned finish after application. It is noncomedogenic, prevents moisture loss, and consequently prevents dryness lines, for a younger appearance of the skin.
Applications: Skin Care, Hair Care, Sun Care, Decorative
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Natural emollient: 100% olive based Phytosqualane
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Excellent skin conditioning properties: High spreading and low polarity
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High biocompatibility: Being a hydrogenated form of squalene (a natural lipid found in human sebum) it is very close to the skin’s natural oils
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Younger appearance of the skin: Prevents from moisture loss and dryness lines
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Non-comedogenic: Squalane is known to be absolutely non-comedogenic, which is a clear advantage vs. some conventional plant oils
Sensory Profile:
BergaCare FG Olive Squalane has a very intriguing sensory profile, as it feels highly nourishing on skin and at the same time it exhibits zero stickiness. This is truly unique in the world of emollients, because it provides excellent care and still feels very natural on the skin.
BergaCare FG Olive Squalane has a very intriguing sensory profile, as it feels highly nourishing on skin and at the same time it exhibits zero stickiness. This is truly unique in the world of emollients, because it provides excellent care and still feels very natural on the skin.
Overview of all Sensory Profiles
Looking for a replacement of Cyclopentasiloxane (Cyclomethicone D5)?
BergaCare FG S12 and BergaCare FG L11 have a very similar sensory profile and high volatility. They both are very close to Cyclopentasiloxane and can serve as a natural alternative as they are practically identical regarding spreadability on skin, absorption speed, and absence of stickiness, and come very close in terms of dry afterfeel. In addition, they provide slightly more caring/nourishing properties.
Looking for natural yet non-sticky emollients in general?
All liquid BergaCare FG types are non-sticky, but they differ in terms of spreadability, caring effect, absorption speed, volatility and afterfeel.
Spreadability on skin:
BergaCare FG Olive Squalane < BergaCare FG Olive < BergaCare FG M12 < BergaCare FG L11 ≈ BergaCare FG S12
BergaCare FG Olive Squalane < BergaCare FG Olive < BergaCare FG M12 < BergaCare FG L11 ≈ BergaCare FG S12
Nourishing:
BergaCare FG Olive Squalane ≈ BergaCare FG Olive > Bergacare FG M12 > BergaCare FG L11 ≈ BergaCare FG S12
BergaCare FG Olive Squalane ≈ BergaCare FG Olive > Bergacare FG M12 > BergaCare FG L11 ≈ BergaCare FG S12
Absorption speed:
BergaCare FG S12 ≈ BergaCare FG L11 > BergaCare FG M12 ≈ BergaCare FG Olive > BergaCare FG Olive Squalane
BergaCare FG S12 ≈ BergaCare FG L11 > BergaCare FG M12 ≈ BergaCare FG Olive > BergaCare FG Olive Squalane
Dry Afterfeel:
BergaCare FG S12 > BergaCare FG L11 > BergaCare FG M12 > BergaCare FG Olive Squalane ≈ BergaCare FG Olive
BergaCare FG S12 > BergaCare FG L11 > BergaCare FG M12 > BergaCare FG Olive Squalane ≈ BergaCare FG Olive
Volatility:
BergaCare FG L11 > BergaCare FG S12 > BergaCare FG M12
BergaCare FG Olive and BergaCare FG Olive Squalane are non-volatile.
BergaCare FG L11 > BergaCare FG S12 > BergaCare FG M12
BergaCare FG Olive and BergaCare FG Olive Squalane are non-volatile.
| BergaCare FG S12 | BergaCare FG L11 | BergaCare FG M12 | BergaCare FG Olive | |
| Source | Palm (MB) + Olive | Palm (MB) + Olive | Palm (MB) + Kalahari Melon | Olive |
| Cosmos approved | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viscosity (representative batch) | 1.5 mPas | 2.1 mPas | 6.6 mPas | 14.5 mPas |
| Volatility | Yes – very high | Yes - high | Yes - medium | No |
| Spreadability (cm²/10 min) | 1175 | 950 | 790 | 600 |
| Absorption | Very fast | Fast | Medium-fast | Medium-slow |
| Application | Skin / Hair | Skin | Skin / Hair | Skin / Hair |
BergaCare FG Gel
BergaCare FG Gel is the innovative solution for thickening oils in cosmetic formulations. Its thixotropic behavior and cold-processability enable the creation of sophisticated, transparent oil gels suitable for a wide range of applications.
Applications: Skin Care, Hair Care
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Enhanced Texture: Creates stable, transparent oil gels with a luxurious, non-greasy feel.
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Thixotropic Behavior: Adjusts viscosity under shear stress, ensuring smooth application and optimal spreadability. Suitable even for pumpable formulations.
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Cold-Processable: Simplifies production and reduces energy consumption.
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Versatile Use: Ideal for both leave-on and rinse-off products.
Sensory Profile:
BergaCare FG Gel creates honey like textures and gel-like textures depending on the use concentration.
BergaCare FG Gel creates honey like textures and gel-like textures depending on the use concentration.
Looking for natural yet non-sticky emollients in general?
With BergaCare FG, you no longer have to choose between sustainability and performance. This range embodies the harmony of natural origin and professional-grade results, empowering formulators to create products that care for people and the planet.
Ready to innovate?
Ready to innovate?
Products
At a glance
- Natural emollient blend
- Medium spreading and high polarity
- Silicone alternative
INCI
- Undecane
- Tridecane
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Coco-Caprylate / Caprate
At a glance
- Natural emollient blend
- Medium to high spreading and medium polarity
- Nourishing essential fatty acids
INCI
- Coco Caprylate / Caprate
- Dodecane
- Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
At a glance
- Natural emollient blend
- Medium spreading and high polarity
- Silicone alternative
INCI
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
At a glance
- Cold-processable and transparent oil thickener
- Thixotropic behavior for various textures
- Comtable with many oil types for different viscosities
INCI
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil / Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
