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Micro Powders Launches Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

These wax-based ingredients provide exfoliation and aesthetic benefits to formulations.

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This Microplastic Alternative Supports Rain Forest Conservation

The vegan ingredient adds texture and exfoliating benefits to multiple applications, and reportedly avoids environmental contamination in rain forests.

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EMD Presents Microplastic Alternative: RonaFlair Functional Fillers

Merck KGaA’s EMD Performance Materials group has released a line of microplastic alternatives: RonaFlair Functional Fillers. The raw materials are said to wear comfortably and add a luxurious finish to both skin and cosmetic products.

Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.

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Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Introduces Soft-Focus Microplastic Alternatives for Cosmetics

These ingredients are designed to replace traditional microplastics, while maintaining aesthetic, sensory and functional qualities in cosmetic formulations.

The ingredient is produced by upcycling agricultural and food waste, and by applying green chemistry, the ingredient can fully degrade within 60 days, complying with new EU regulations on microplastics.

Bioweg's MicBeads100 Microplastic Alternative: Cosmetic Victories Winner Profile

MicBeads100, from Bioweg, won the 2024 Cosmetic Victories Industry Prize. This bacterial cellulose-derived functional micropowder can replace solid microplastics. Here, Prateek Mahalwar, Ph.D., founder and CEO for the company, described the innovation.

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Biodegradable Sensory Effects via Roelmi's Microplastic Replacement

The versatile texturizer can be used in both leave-on and rinse-off formulations to create a soft-focus finish, control sebum, enhance spreadability and leave a silky feel.

The two cellulose powders offer sensory and optical benefits, including a soft-focus effect in skin care, and a better pay-off, coverage and color intensity in color cosmetics.

Croda Unveils ChromaPur CV2 and CV7 Microplastic Replacements

The two cellulose powders offer sensory and optical benefits, including a soft-focus effect in skin care and better payoff, coverage and color intensity in color cosmetics.

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CFF to Showcase 4 Colored Scrubs at in-cosmetics Global 2019

The colored scrubs were created to be natural, microplastic-free alternatives with reduced irritation and no environmental impact.

The ingredient reportedly provides formulators an easy-to-use, sulfate-free, drop-in solution for opacifying eco-conscious hair and body care applications.

Clariant Reveals Plastic-free, Sensorial Plantasens OP 95 Opacifier

Plantasens OP 95 is a microplastic-free ingredient that delivers powerful opacifying performance at low concentrations and imparts a creamy white appearance.

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Eckart’s Ecofil B110 Ful’fills’ Biodegradable Soft Focus Niche

To replace microplastic fillers in cosmetics, Eckart offers its biodegradable Ecofil B110 filler and matting agent for soft focus effects.

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Givaudan Extends PlanetCaps Range Into Personal Care Category, Launches New Laundry Serum

The technology was originally developed for fabric softeners, and the company now offers a microplastic-free option for hair and body care.

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Eastman Debuts Esmeri CC1N10 Cellulose Ester Micropowder During NYSCC Suppliers' Day

The microplastic-free cellulose ester micropowder is applicable in lipsticks, foundations and pressed powders, where it reportedly demonstrates good compressibility.

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Evonik to Showcase Trendy Naturals at in-cosmetics Global 2019

From anti-pollution to microplastic alternatives, Evonik's new technologies and platforms highlight its sustainable mission.

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Microbeads Now Biodegradable with Green Science Alliance

Formulators can replace microplastic in face wash, body soap, toothpaste, etc. with Green Science Alliance’s biodegradable resin microbeads that are made from cellulose, starch and PLA-based biodegradable resins.

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[podcast] The Definition of Performance Plus: Exploring Ashland’s New Polymer Platforms

Ashland’s director of marketing for personal care discusses the company’s latest innovations to create sustainable products with sensorial experiences.

As Glitter Bans for Cosmetics Arrive, Sustainable Films Make Biodegradable Glitter a Reality

Glitter is controversial. A new band on glitter in cosmetic applications is coming. Futamura's sustainable films for biodegradable glitter provide a solution.

Roelmi HPC’s Méditerranée Line is a selection of naturals that are sourced extracts from renewable, plants of the namesake Mediterranean region.

Roelmi HPC Extracts Méditerranée Naturals from the Region

Roelmi HPC’s Méditerranée Line is a selection of naturals that are sourced extracts from renewable, plants of the namesake Mediterranean region. Through a sustainable extraction process and using only biodegradable solvents, the ingredients are derived to support formulators that can create formulations for natural herbal treatments and personal care products.