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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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EU Regulatory Update on Beauty and Brexit, Plus Microplastics and Nanomaterials

As the expected date for the U.K. to exit the European Union approaches, beauty brands need to act to ensure compliance post-Brexit. This Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association update also includes insights on the EU's microplastic activity and nanomaterials catalog. Click through to read more in the digital edition.

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[video] Functional Naturals, Black Cumin and Beauty Accelerate Sneak Peek

Whether you're off on a holiday vacation soon, or coming back from one, here's quick touch-base on our top headline picks this week from Cosmetics & Toiletries.

CIDESCO Supports Microbead Ban; Calls for Safe Alternatives

As the global environmental issue of plastic microbeads in waterways gains traction, CIDESCO calls for action.

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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.

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Study Finds Thousands of Microbeads Released in a Single Facial Scrub

A study found up to 94,500 microbeads could be released in a single facial scrub application, which further supports proponents of the microbeads ban. #microbeadsban

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.

Beauty Kitchen has released its plastic-free hair care collection containing shampoo and conditioning bars.

Beauty Kitchen Goes Plastic-free with Hair Care Bars

Beauty Kitchen recently released its plastic-free hair care collection of shampoo and conditioning bars.

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Goodbye, Microplastics: Beauty’s Glow-Up for a Greener Future

From silicone-based alternatives to seaweed-derived cellulose, these newly launched innovations aim to deliver luxury and ethics.

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[video] Cruelty-free, Anti-pollution and Diverse Skin: Editor's Picks

This week's top picks include the ingredients leading anti-pollution beauty, formulation struggles for diverse skin and new cruelty-free initiatives.

Aproximately 1.5 times that of the current level, the increased production capcity is expected to be online in the second quarter of 2025.

AGC-Si-Tech Co., Ltd. to Increase Production Capacity of Resifa Solesphere at Wakamatsu-Ward Plant

Aproximately 1.5 times that of the current level, the increased production capcity is expected to be online in the second quarter of 2025.

Research has been published on the harmful environmental effects of traditional and biodegradable glitter in freshwater waterways.

Biodegradable Glitter May Be Threat to Freshwater: Report

Research published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials on the harmful environmental effects of traditional and biodegradable glitter in freshwater waterways.

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Henkel Shines a Light on its Superior Suppliers

The company recognized top suppliers from around the globe during a ceremony held during the 2019 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention.

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Replacing Microplastics: Natural Cellulose Offers Gentle and Biodegradable Exfoliation

While cosmetics represent a small source of primary and secondary microplastics in the environment, it is a source that could easily be avoided by using natural biodegradable alternatives. As such, described herein is a research project to identify a natural, biodegradable alternative for peel applications. Plant cellulose was of particular interest.

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StellarNet Introduces StellarScope AM/PA Analyzer for Advanced Particle Analysis

The device enables in-house, real-time analysis of trace particles in products like creams, powders and raw materials, reducing reliance on outsourced lab testing.

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SEAC Adopts EU-wide Microplastics Ban Proposal

The ECHA's Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) has adopted a landmark EU-wide restriction proposal that would ban the use of microplastics in cosmetics and other consumer products.

For certain 'leave-on' cosmetic products, per the new restriction, due to their low contribution to the overall emissions of microplastics, as well as the potentially large impact on the cosmetics industry, the agency's committee for socio-economic analysis considered two additional measures as appropriate alternatives to the ban.

European Commission Adopts Measures Restricting Intentional Microplastics

The measures will prohibit the sale of microplastics and of products to which microplastics have been added intentionally and that release those microplastics when used.