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A product’s eco footprint has become just important as the personal benefits it delivers. Sustainability and environmentalism are at the forefront of development in DSM and Glowing Chameleon's new line of sun care formulas.

DSM Presents Glowing Chameleon Sustainable Sun Care Formulas

A product’s eco footprint has become just important as the personal benefits it delivers. Sustainability and environmentalism are at the forefront of development in DSM's Glowing Chameleon line of sun care formulas.

Standards for sustainability can be difficult to navigate. Join Anja Nikolova, CPG Sustainability Expert (Yale MSc), in an overview of certifications and standards in relation to sustainability at Beauty Accelerate 2022.

Certifiable Sustainability at Beauty Accelerate 2022: Packaging, Formulas, Processes and More

During Beauty Accelerate 2022, Anja Nikolova, CPG Sustainability Expert (Yale MSc), will give an overview of technical product sustainability certifications. Register now for the early bird rate.

The new rice husk cosmetic powder is said to deliver optical benefits and a unique sensorial experience to skin, hair and color cosmetic applications.

Dow Partners with BSB Nanotechnology Joint Stock Co. to Launch EcoSmooth Rice Husk Powder

Cosmetic ingredient company Dow has partnered with BSB Nanotechnology Joint Stock Co. to upcycle rice husk for the launch of its EcoSmooth Rice Husk Powder (INCI: Silica). This engagement furthers Dow's strategy to become a more eco-conscious company.

Because chaga mushrooms grow in a subarctic climate, they have developed strong adaptogenic properties for survival that translate into powerful anti-aging benefits, according to Integrity Ingredients Corp.

Integrity Ingredients Corp. Launches Chaga Mushroom Extract

Integrity Ingredients Corp. has developed two types of chaga mushroom extracts that reportedly offer antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.

Bio-bean collects from U.K businesses to create Inficaf, a sustainable raw material used by many companies.

Bio-bean Recognized as 'Best For The World' B Corp for Environmental Impact

Coffee recycling company bio-bean, manufacturer of Inficaf, was named a Best for the World B Corp in recognition of its positive impact on the environment.

Circular Beauty Products: zero-waste, plastic-free, reusable and refillable products

Circular Beauty Helps to Resolve Food Waste Issues, Fact.MR Reports

To help combat the global crisis of pollution, many beauty brands have become more eco-conscious and sustainable, and are adopting upcycled ingredients.

The refining neutralization process of avocado oil produces soap stock that consists mainly of free fatty acids, glycerides, glycerophospholipids and water; it is recycled into soaps.

Westfalia Refines Avocado Waste for Soaps, Wax and Biofuel

Three projects at Westfalia's fruit processing plant in South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal province to refine avocado waste for industrial applications support sustainability efforts while helping local communities.

While in virgin hair, the colorant produced no effects, in bleached hair, the natural colorant produced a red-blonde color at 8%.

Red Dragon Fruit Skin Expands Natural Hair Dye Palette

Research published in Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports explored the potential of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrizhus) skin waste upcycled from food production as a natural hair dye.

The Biofusion range (not shown) includes Watermelon Scrub, Soft Care Mousse Foundation, Moisturizing Lip Ink and Skin Care Fluid, all built upon Tilamar PDO with NØØVISTA.

DSM Simplifies Formulating with Eco-friendly Biofusion Prototypes

The range of Biofusion base formulas highlight Tilamar PDO with NØØVISTA, a cosmetic grade of 1,3-propanediol bio-sourced completely from non-GMO and palm oil-free feedstocks.

Derived from natural 100% renewable feedstocks, the biopolymer is readily biodegradable and does not contain preservatives.

BASF Sources Non-GMO Rice for Sensorial Verdessence RiceTouch

The Verdessence RiceTouch biopolymer is a plant-based sensory powder with small particle size designed to provide a light, smooth skin feel especially for matte cosmetics.

Carbomers are versatile and stable rheology modifiers but are synthetic and cannot be formulated in a natural-claimed product. This study focused on replacing carbomers using combinations of natural polymers of the polysaccharide type.

Can Natural Polymers Replace Synthetic Carbomers?*

Carbomers are versatile and stable rheology modifiers but are synthetic and cannot be formulated in a natural-claimed product. This study focused on replacing carbomers using combinations of natural polymers of the polysaccharide type.

In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing. Example ingredient choices also are flagged that may cause unforeseen problems related to the clean, ethical and responsible beauty movements.

Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Where the Proverbial ‘Buck’ Stops in Botanicals

In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Sustainable and Natural Formulary

The following hair and scalp care formulas such as eco-conscious face polish, natural tinted blemish balm and more are presented in this formulary. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

Upcycling is not a new concept for the cosmetic industry. What is new is the growing interest in recovering waste from other processes to obtain cosmetic ingredients, which is closely connected to the demand for sustainable products.

How Upcycling Advances Zero Waste Beauty

The upcycling trend is taking hold in the industry, leading to changes to achieve what is considered zero waste. Here, the author describes extraction methods and upcycled ingredients to help formulators optimize upcycled beauty concepts.

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Editor’s Note: Devoted to Sustainability

There’s no doubt about it, sustainability is here for good—it’s both here to stay and it pushes us to think about the bigger picture. Our latest issue is devoted to sustainability: from upcycled and zero waste, to low carbon footprint, naturals and more.

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Shanghai JAKA (Greaf) Biotech Co., Ltd.'s Solarepare MB Shanghai

Philyra 2.0 enables the targeted use of environmentally friendly and renewable raw materials.

Symrise Presents Augmented Philyra 2.0 at WPC 2022

Philyra 2.0 enables the targeted use of environmentally friendly and renewable raw materials.

This 'Expert Opinions' feature focuses on topics such as certifiable, fermented and transparent to zero waste and more topics from industry experts.

Expert Opinions: Certifiable, Fermented and Transparent to Zero Waste and More

This "Expert Opinions" feature focuses on topics such as certifiable, fermented and transparent to zero waste and more topics from industry experts.