About Plantus
The cosmetic lab Plantus, located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, leverages organic extraction methods and Brazilian biodiversity for natural ingredients. Operating from a former French perfume facility, Plantus produces:
- Essential oils and plant extracts
- Fixed oils and butters
- Fermented botanical ingredients
- Microorganism-based solutions
With farms in the Atlantic Forest and Caatinga biomes, plus ISO, USDA, and FDA certifications, Plantus serves global cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets through sustainable production.
Frequently asked questions
Plantus manufactures the following product categories:
- Essential oils
- Steam distilled oils
- Cold pressed oils
- CO2 extracts
- Fixed oils and butters
- Plant-based carrier oils
- Natural butters
- Infused oils
- Plant extracts
- Standardized extracts
- Fermented ingredients
- Bioactive compounds
Production follows organic and biotechnology protocols in biosecurity facilities.
Plantus holds the following accreditations:
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Plantus operates in two main Brazilian biomes:
- Atlantic Forest
- Agroforestry farms
- Raw material cultivation
- Native species collection
- Caatinga
- Production facilities
- Fermentation units
- Quality control labs
The company maintains:
- Organic certified farms
- Biosafety level facilities
- Export-grade production units
More details about Plantus
A pioneer in Brazilian natural ingredients
Plantus, established in 2010 in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, emerged from groundbreaking research on Brazilian biodiversity. Operating as a cosmetic lab and production facility, the company has grown into a leading manufacturer of natural ingredients for global markets.
Innovative production methods
Based in Brazil’s northeastern region, Plantus combines traditional knowledge with modern biotechnology in their state-of-the-art facilities. The company specializes in producing oils, butters, and plant extracts through advanced fermentation processes.
Quality standards and certifications
Plantus maintains high biosecurity standards and holds multiple certifications including:
- IBD with IFOAM accreditation
- ISO/IEC 17065
- Demeter certification
- USDA/NOP certification
- FDA approval for organic products
Sustainable sourcing and production
The company operates farms across Brazil’s Atlantic Forest and Caatinga biomes, implementing agroforestry systems for raw material production. This approach ensures sustainable harvesting while preserving local biodiversity.
Advanced processing facilities
The specialized fermentation unit features various biosafety levels for microorganism-based production. This technology enables Plantus to process the largest variety of certified organic plants in Brazil.
Market presence and distribution
From their base in Rio Grande do Norte, Plantus supplies ingredients to cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries worldwide. Their product range includes:
- Plant extracts
- Fixed oils
- Natural butters
- Fermented ingredients
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