Personal Care
SLES vs SLS vs CAPB: Choosing the Right Surfactant
How SLES, SLS and cocamidopropyl betaine differ on mildness, foam and cost — and how formulators pair a primary and a secondary surfactant in real products.
· 2 min read
Berstin · Madeira, Portugal
From sourcing to success — we connect you with the raw materials your FMCG business depends on.
Independent by structure. Family-driven by values. Experts in Oleochemicals, Surfactants, Emulsifiers and Specialty Chemicals.
- Industries served
- 5+
- Manufacturer network
- 38+
- Based in
- Madeira
About
A family-owned raw material supply chain company, operating independently from Madeira, Portugal.
Berstin is an independent, family-owned raw material supply partner, headquartered in Madeira, Portugal. We support manufacturers and procurement teams across the beauty, personal care, home care, food and pharmaceutical industries by sourcing and supplying the specialty ingredients their products depend on.
Learn moreProducts
Our Product Portfolio
Specialty raw materials grouped by application — Home Care, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food and Industrial.
Home Care
Surfactants, builders, chelants, solvents, disinfectants, polymers, enzymes, oleochemicals, brighteners and bleaching systems for laundry, dishwashing, hard-surface and household cleaning formulations.
Learn morePersonal Care
Cleansers, surfactants, emulsifiers, emollients, conditioners, silicones, actives, proteins and aesthetic ingredients for hair care, skin cleansing, skin care, oral care, sun care and baby care formulations.
Learn morePharmaceutical
Excipients, solvents, buffers, chelants and active ingredients meeting pharmacopoeia requirements (USP / EP / JP). Detailed material list to follow.
Learn moreFood & Beverage
Acidulants, hydrocolloids, emulsifying salts, sweeteners and process aids for food, beverage and nutraceutical formats. Detailed material list to follow.
Learn moreIndustrial & Specialty Chemicals
Oleochemicals and fatty derivatives, functional industrial chemicals, industrial minerals and pharma- and food-grade functional ingredients drawn from our specialty supplier network.
Learn moreManufacturers we work with
A curated network of long-standing producers across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Insights
Sourcing know-how, material deep-dives and formulation notes from the Berstin specialist desk.
Personal Care
APG: The Natural, Biodegradable Surfactant
What alkyl polyglucosides are, why they read as natural and biodegradable, and how decyl, lauryl and coco glucoside differ for formulators and buyers.
· 3 min read
Food Beverage
Citric Acid Grades: Food, Pharma & Cleaning Uses
How citric acid grades and forms differ across food, pharma and cleaning—and how to specify anhydrous vs monohydrate and FCC vs technical when you order.
· 4 min read
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Talk to a specialist.
Share your specification — we respond with technical data, lead times and indicative pricing, usually within one business day.
Address
Rua do Esmeraldo, 47, 3º
Freguesia da Sé, Funchal
9000-051 Madeira, Portugal
Berstin L.D.A.
www.berstin.com