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These days, consumers seem to expect it all. It’s not enough for a beauty product to ONLY be sustainable, just like it’s not enough to ONLY be performance-driven. For beauty ingredient manufacturers, this balance is not easy to strike. 🎂 In honor of their 100th birthday, we’re spotlighting Ashland, an ingredients company that strives to push the boundaries of what it means to be both sustainable and innovative, all at once, to stay true to today’s consumer demands. 👉 Read our blog article to learn how a centenarian company embodies these values, and about their latest sustainable innovations, like Transformed vegetable oils 🌱: https://hubs.ly/Q02snbJK0 #Sustainability #Innovation #Cosmetics #Ingredients

Beer byproduct as active potent in Cosmetics Industry : Personal Care / Cosmetics / Beauty,Chemicals & Materials Country : United Kingdom Barley TONIQ® is a unique extract derived from Brewers Barley, which is known for its skin-soothing and anti-redness properties. The production process involves several meticulous steps. First, the barley is harvested and dried to preserve its natural benefits. It is then milled to a fine consistency and "mashed" with water. This mixture undergoes a thorough extraction process to yield the water-soluble extract. The technical aspect of this process involves the use of enzymes in the extraction phase. These enzymes play a crucial role in breaking down the barley mixture and facilitating the extraction of the beneficial compounds. The result is a potent, water-soluble extract that can be easily incorporated into various beauty and cosmetic products. This extract, when applied topically, can help soothe the skin and reduce redness, making it a valuable addition to the beauty and cosmetics industry. #BarleyTONIQ #SkinCareInnovation #BeautyIngredients #CosmeticScience — This is one of the 579 circular solutions (from 52 countries) available in DICES. #inspiration #eyeswideopen

Experts from Quantis Consulting are pointing out new challenges in cosmetics. Consumer demand is driving a move towards sustainable products. And this is pushing manufacturers toward fewer and fewer suppliers. But this also means they have fewer options when faced with supply disruptions. The solution? Finding a supplier that prioritizes supply security while supporting sustainability. Renkert Oil’s food-grade white oils and isoparaffins are not only colorless and odorless, making them ideal for cosmetic applications — They also meet or exceed Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association standards for quality and sustainability. And our strategic supply hubs and product reserves ensure consistent supply. To learn more about our quality product selection and logistics expertise, reach out today. https://lnkd.in/g6YS4pVY 

Upcycled Ingredients: The Future of Sustainable Beauty? 🌿♻ The beauty industry is evolving rapidly as sustainability becomes a top priority for consumers and regulators alike. With growing environmental awareness and stricter regulations, the shift away from fossil-based ingredients is no longer optional—it’s essential. Upcycling is all about turning waste into value—repurposing materials that would otherwise go unused to create innovative, sustainable, and high-performance ingredients. These game-changing solutions not only reduce environmental impact but also offer unique benefits that elevate cosmetic formulations to the next level. ♻ Why are upcycled ingredients the future? 🌱 Minimizing waste by transforming byproducts into valuable resources. 🌱 Reducing reliance on fossil-based ingredients, and lowering environmental impact. 🌱 Meeting consumer demand and aligning with their eco-conscious values. 🌱 Showcasing innovation to prove that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. 🌱 Delivering even more effective solutions and helping to create optimal high-performing formulations. Our multifunctional ingredients Barkinno™ Birch Bark Powder, Betuinno™ Betulin, and Suberinno™ Suberin offer high-performing fossil-free solutions for creating products that are good for the consumers and nature 🌎 📩 Contact us to learn more about our upcycled ingredient portfolio and discover how we can help you to find the optimal sustainable solution for your formulations needs. #upcycled #fossilfree #sustainable #ingredients #cosmetics #personalcare #betulin #suberin #birchbark

You deserve to know this secret. That beauty product on your shelf is probably greenwashed—falsely marketed as environmentally friendly! Why is it important to spot this deception? To make genuine eco-friendly choices. You can do it by: 📌 Looking for labels like USDA Organic or ECOCERT. 📌 Choosing brands that fully disclose their ingredients and sources. 📌 Selecting products with recyclable or biodegradable packaging. Save time by trusting Faith and Patience with all of the above! For us, taking care of the environment is as important as taking care of ourselves. We serve you and nature together. Are you ready to make the right choice? #beauty #cosmetics #environment

There have been numerous articles about the upcoming EU rules on anti-greenwashing. New blog is up with a link to the directive and tips on how to adapt. What do you think the effect will be on US consumers? US cosmetic brands? What are you doing to clarify “sustainability” claims? "Inquiring minds want to know”.

The cosmetics industry is at a critical crossroads with environmental stewardship and sustainability. The quest for sustainable practices and natural ingredients for cosmetics is more urgent than ever, driven by the growing awareness of the environmental, social, and economic impacts of product life cycles. This has placed an imperative on companies to adopt eco-friendly ingredients, cutting-edge preservation techniques, and innovative formulations that meet consumer expectations and adhere to regulatory standards. https://lnkd.in/g4zhMPr4

As I reflect on our journey at Juicy Chemistry, I'm reminded of a pivotal moment that changed everything. During a routine errand run, I stumbled upon a product with impressive packaging and buzzwords, but its ingredient list told a different story. This experience sparked a desire to create a brand built on trust, traceability, and transparency. At Juicy Chemistry, we believe that honesty and authenticity are more than just empty claims; they're the foundation of who we are. We're not chasing trends or fads; organic is at the core of everything we do, and we’re open about what our products and processes stand for. For us using natural ingredients is not a marketing tool. Instead, we choose to delve deeper into the physical and chemical properties of each ingredient, ensuring bioavailability and bio-compatibility with your skin biome. This understanding is what sets us apart. As someone who's fallen prey to greenwashing myself, I wanted our customers to feel confident in their choice. That's why our Ecocert certification is crucial – it provides third-party validation of our dedication to organic and sustainable practices. Our commitment to transparency throughout our supply chain ensures that we deliver the best of organic – safe, sustainable, and effective. And as strive to give it our best, we encourage our customers to do the same, and to ask questions. Lots of them. Accepting the status quo can never be a choice. From soil to shelf, we're committed to giving you the best nature has to offer. That's our Juicy Promise. #founderstory #authenticity #transparency #beautyindustry #greenwashing #juicychemistry #founderlife

🌱Sustainable Beauty: A Chemist’s Perspective on Choosing What’s Right for Us and Our Planet 🌍 🌍 As a natural cosmetics chemist, I see firsthand the rewards and challenges in creating eco-friendly, body-friendly products. One of the biggest challenges is stabilizing and preserving formulations when using all-natural ingredients. But the rewards, for both the environment and our health, far outweigh the hurdles. 🌿Why go natural? 📌For the environment, choosing natural ingredients means encouraging the cultivation and care of the plants from which we source our oils. This doesn’t just support biodiversity but also helps maintain and protect ecosystems. 📌For our bodies, the benefits of natural products go beyond what we might realize. Unlike many synthetic alternatives, natural formulations can offer long-term health advantages. Synthetic products may contain ingredients linked to health issues—including cancer—while also taking a toll on the environment through harmful production practices. 💚🌻Recently, I was discussing this with a colleague, and one point we agreed on deeply was how many consumers buy based on price or scent, with little thought to the ingredients or the environmental impact. Sustainable packaging—like refillable options—could greatly reduce waste and carbon emissions, yet it’s often overlooked in favor of convenience or lower costs. 🌍🌴But as the world pushes toward sustainability, we can hope for change. It starts with us—by becoming more mindful of the products we use and why we choose them. Why reach for a synthetic soap when a vegetable oil-based alternative can nourish the skin and the planet? Why go for a product filled with synthetic fragrances when a naturally formulated oil or butter can do the job? 📌It’s time we take care of ourselves and our environment. Let’s endorse sustainable products and practices, starting with small, intentional choices that build into habits—and, ultimately, become our new norm. #sustainability #ecofriendly #naturalcosmeticschemist #greenchemistry

Our journey to sustainability - we Love Beauty and are also Kind to our Planet. The demand for environmentally sustainable, safe cosmetics is reshaping how products are formulated, driving an increase in research dedicated to natural ingredients for cosmetics. NATRUE - The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association is committed to promoting sustainability in the cosmetics industry. To learn more about how certification can improve transparency and sustainability both in their finished cosmetic products and their raw materials get in touch. Mark Smith, Director General of NATRUE, provided us an article where he addresses emerging and evolving legislation surrounding environmental claims and highlight the importance of third-party certification. Thanks to Paula Gómez de Tejada Espinosa, Global Communications and Public Relations Manager of NATRUE and our scientific editor Dr. Theresa Callaghan PhD for the excellent cooperation. We look forward to further exciting projects. Enjoy reading Mark's article! #sustainability #environmentalprotection #safecosmetics #naturalingredients #cosmeticproducts #rawmaterials #cosmeticformulations #cosmeticclaims #regulations