We selected three stand-out brands during this year's Cosmoprof North America show that are innovators and leaders in the clean and green beauty space: a skin care brand, a packaging manufacturer, and a whole-body deodorant brand.
Rising global temperatures prompt an increase in weather extremes worldwide, creating opportunities for skin care brands to respond with solutions that help provide greater skin protection.
Utilizing actives sourced from prunes and sugar beets, Active Concepts has formulated ACB Sal-Vation, which is designed to 'match salicylic acid's efficacy' while addressing 'concerns regarding skin sensitivity, regulatory compliance,'...
A new report from the Pact Collective explores how 2023 witnessed an increase in contaminated packaging and why there was a 53% decrease in the material collected in 2023 versus 2022.
The company's achievements included "a 22.9% reduction in virgin petroleum-based plastic in disposable razor handles," and "an 11.3% decrease in energy usage compared to our 10% reduction goal against our FY19 baseline," according...
Last week's Marketing Developments session during the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in NYC covered a wide range of subtopics, including explaining complex green manufacturing practices in marketing communications, enticing consumers to purchase eco-friendly...
The upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in NYC will feature Lush's Connie Norton, who will discuss innovative sustainability practices and ethical product standards shaping the future of the cosmetics industry in her keynote address.
L'Oréal's innovative Green Sciences strategy is aiming to transform the company’s environmental impact of its products by 2030. Here’s everything you need to know about the strategy...
Provital's recently launched Shiloxome, which is derived from endophyte-based biotechnology, represents a fusion of nature and cutting-edge science that promises transformative effects in combating aging while preserving the skin's microbiome.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors to choose from at InCosmetics Global 2024, there was a raft of innovations within the sustainability realm. But which ones stood out of the crowd for our team of beauty editors?
In an exclusive interview, rePurpose Global's co-founder and CEO, Svanika Balasubramanian, offers a comprehensive insight into the acquisition of Bluebird Climate and its transformative implications for the company's sustainability initiatives.
In advance of this year’s Sustainable Cosmetic Summit in NYC, we sat down to chat with a few of the event’s scheduled speakers to learn more about their backgrounds, research, and their goals for their presentations.
Researchers examined the Amazonian plant H. investiens for its potential as a natural source of red coloring for cosmetic products and determined it is a 'compelling new source for extracellular pigment.' The study also noted fungi P. rubens...
Amidst growing concerns about environmental impact and consumer demand for more eco-friendly product options, the recent Sustainable Packaging in US conference convened industry leaders and experts to explore innovative approaches and strategies driving...
As sustainable practices become increasingly integrated into cosmetics and personal care products, innovations, regulatory changes and technological advancements will continue to shape the trajectories of these industries.
SonneNatural NXG can 'enhance the formulation of lip care and personal care products due to its firmness and 'reduces the amount of thickener or wax required in the end formulation for anhydrous formulas,' according to Sonneborn's...
Rising consumer demand for ethically produced cosmetic products continues to climb to dizzying heights in 2024 – but how do manufacturers and suppliers navigate the conversation surrounding best practices for ingredient sourcing and impact shifting of...
Singaporean company Golden Agri-Resources has recently expanded its operations to include the United States and is working to improve sustainable palm oil production across the supply chain with efforts including meeting Non-GMO standards, obtaining Roundtable...
Key takeaways from the survey are that ‘consumers want change from brands,’ emphasizing the importance of clean beauty practices on consumer purchasing, including reducing plastic packaging and transparency in a brand’s sustainability efforts.
On Tuesday 30th January at 2.30pm (GMT)/3.30pm (CET), we will air a two-hour broadcast dedicated to uncovering the mindset and values of the ‘next generation consumer’. As we unveil beauty industry trends for 2024 and beyond, we’ll put a special focus...
Fig.1 partnered with Australian-based Conserving Beauty (CB) to develop the 100% zero waste product which are ‘designed to instantly dissolve in water after use,’ utilizing CB’s patented Instamelt fabric technology.
The survey revealed several surprising findings regarding the impact of ethical business practices on beauty consumer purchases, including the importance of brand activism, transparency in ingredient sourcing, and employee working conditions.
From upcycled ingredients to probiotics and more, this year's ingredient innovation articles are exciting, informative, and reveal some of the biggest trends in beauty product development.
The climate crisis continues to impact biodiversity loss. As a significant materials consumer and waste producer, the beauty industry has the potential to significantly impact preservation efforts by implementing sustainable processes in ingredient sourcing....
A recently published report on Sustainable Beauty revealed that sustainable beauty products are 'top of mind for beauty consumers' and that the growing demand for these products' will continue to be relevant in the future.'
As a significant producer of plastic packaging, the onus is on cosmetics and personal beauty care product manufacturers and suppliers to offer consumers more sustainable packaging options to help reduce consumption and waste.
With sustainability very much back in the spotlight, interest in circular beauty is growing, prompting consumers to explore brands tapping into the concept as part of efforts to reduce their environmental footprints.
We spoke to the founder of Dutch lifestyle brand Rituals Cosmetics, Raymond Cloosterman, about business expansion, travel-retail and trends in the wellness space.
While beauty sustainability is very much back in the spotlight, what it actually means to consumers is constantly evolving and is often in stark contrast, depending on age and where in the world a consumers lives.
Generation Z can be vocal, but their words don’t always align with their actions when it comes to buying beauty products. We spoke to EY’s Marcie Merriman to find out more…
With climate-related incidences causing havoc worldwide on a seemingly daily basis, we decided to take a closer look at what impact weather extreme is having on plant-derived ingredients supply.
Innovation consultant Monique Large shared her views on the future of sustainability and gave a sneak peek of what she’ll be discussing at the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
As the European Parliament’s ENVI committee voted for a report that will attribute extra costs to the cosmetics industry, the trade organisation Cosmetics Europe said it had "a number of concerns”.
Ashland CEO Guillermo Novo spoke of a renewed focus for the business during the company’s Innovation day last week, where he and his team explained how a revamped technology platform and a greater emphasis on sustainability will shape the future.
We spoke to Jacques Margnat, the President of French natural ingredients supplier SOPHIM, about the company’s expansion plans after it secured new funding.
This year’s summit, which is scheduled for October 30 through November 1 in Paris, has scheduled sessions covering topics including: Sustainability Update, Green Ingredients, Biodiversity Impacts, Marketing and Customers, and Sustainability Metrics in...
The release of Gucci, The Alchemist’s Garden, Where My Heart Beats Eau de Parfum marks the world’s first global distribution of a fragrance product manufactured with 100% carbon-captured alcohol, as detailed by Coty, Inc.
Agro-waste from native South American sinami fruit 'holds great promise as a commercial exfoliant' that demonstrates antioxidant activity, researchers shared.
The company’s latest video release demonstrates the myriad of ways that the chemical manufacturer has aligned its mission to a commitment to environmental sustainability through its ingredient sourcing.
IFF’s GENENCARE collection takes a previously low-value processing byproduct from sugar beet molasses and transforms it into four effective and sustainable active ingredients for personal care product formulation.
The novel bio-based material is ideal for luxury fragrance caps and other cosmetic and personal care product packaging options and offers brands the opportunity to switch to more environmentally friendly packaging without sacrificing quality or functionality,...
Robertet R&D has established a successful upcycling program to repurpose by-products into usable materials for manufacturers and suppliers of cosmetic and personal care product formulations.
Ingredients and materials company Upwell Cosmetics has released an innovative, sustainable, and renewable alternative to petroleum-based wax for cosmetic and personal beauty care product formulation.
Morrama has made available an option for end-users to recycle refill inserts after use, which improves the sustainability potential of cosmetic and personal beauty care products and reduces overall material waste.
As consumer demand for sustainable cosmetics and personal care products continues to soar, L’Oreal’s investment into US-based biotech company Genomatica further demonstrates the crucial industry commitment to renewable resource development and formulation.