Second Nature: Sustainability as the Outgrowth of Naturals, A Commentary

May 11th, 2020

Marc N.G. de Mul, Measured Innovation LLC, Weston, CT USA

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The following article has been published online ahead of the July/August 2020 magazine.

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DNA testing allows companies a more secure supply of plant raw materials and can prevent health risks to the consumer.

DNA & Cosmetics to Promote Traceability of Natural Resources

The consortium works to guarantee the authenticity of plant raw materials for cosmetics through DNA analysis.

100% Green Cationic Conditioning Active and Afro Hair Care

100% Green Cationic Conditioning Active and Afro Hair Care

Kerashaft Alab: 100% green biotech cationic active outperforming synthetic quats, tested on Caucasian and Afro hair. Proven combing improvement detangling, breakage reduction, anti-frizz, gloss and styling action.

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Certified 'True': Green Virtues in Beauty, Part II

Many cosmetic brands have adopted green and sustainable practices that minimize harm to living entities, i.e., cruelty-free and eco-friendly, while offering “clean” transparency. This second installment in a two-part series covers these practices, along with related certifying agencies and programs.

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Expert Opinions: Color Pause*

Featuring insights on cruelty-free, inclusivity, sustainable, renewable and more, this month's collection of "Expert Opinions" is all about the pause on color cosmetics. Click through to the digital magazine for the complete article.

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Expert Opinions: Sustainable Beauty

Featuring insights on circular economy, biotech, mildness, carbon positive moves, biology and more, this month's collection of "Expert Opinions" is all about sustainable beauty. Click through to the digital magazine for the complete article.

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Will CBD Cosmetics Face Greater FDA Scrutiny?

As the demand for CBD products continue to grow in 2020, so will the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) crackdown on their regulation. As explained in this report, the FDA plans to continue investing in regulations for a wider spectrum of CBD-containing cosmetics and foods.

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What’s Your Environmental Impact?

Eurofins encourages consumers and formulators alike to monitor the environmental impact of cosmetic products. One way to achieve this is through an ecotoxicological test, which can pave the way for "green" products.

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CIR Conclusion: Judging Natural vs. Synthetic Safety

Several naturally derived ingredients are on the Cosmetic Ingredient Review’s (CIR's) list for consideration in 2019. This column explores how public opinion is not always in line with science, as far as what natural means. In addition, it provides CIR conclusions from December 2018.

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ERI 360° Label Calculates Ingredient Sustainability Levels

The ERI 360° Label—or Eco Responsible Ingredient—helps cosmetic ingredient companies prioritize sustainability efforts by measuring and conveying the environmental impact of their products.

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Go Green, See Green: In Bath Products, Sustainability Sells

A report from the Nielsen Company compared the performance of sustainability claims across three categories—chocolate, coffee and bath products—with the goal of understanding how consumers feel about various sustainability factors. Within all three categories, dollar sales of items with the specific claims studied grew twice as fast as the weighted average dollar growth of the three categories combined.

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COSMOS Publishes 3.0 Documents

The documents, available now, include the "COSMOS-standard," "Labelling Guide," "Technical Guide," "Control Manual" and "Certifier Contract."