This year the indie fragrance brand has realized yet another partnership with plants. In April, Caswell-Massey launched a collection of fragrance tonics and scented oils inspired by the scents of Yellowstone National Park. It’s a project that will help...
In effect since early 2000, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act exists to safeguard the natural environment and human health. Following recent CEPA assessments, three materials—one of particular interest to cosmetic makers—have been deemed toxic.
The New York edition of Organic Monitor's Sustainable Cosmetics Summit is just around the corner, and this year’s program will have a focus on green alternatives to contentious chemicals.
The international non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project, following an assessment of companies’ disclosure and reduction of environmental risks, has scored Symrise 96 out of 100 points, making it the top company on the index.
Biodiversity has been a topic well placed in the minds of the cosmetics and ingredients companies for a while now, and in honour of the International Day of Biological Diversity, Symrise is announcing its strategic partnership with the Global Nature Fund...
The demand for marine ingredients in cosmetics has risen over the last few years and Organic Monitor’s Amarjit Sahota tells CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com that it is time to put standards in place to ensure sustainable sourcing.
Brazilian consumers have long led the way when it comes to green behavior and being sustainably-conscious, however they are not prepared to pay through the roof for products that meet these requirements.
The 2013 ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations’ report has ranked the company as the highest placed UK-based company and at number 25 in the world.
In a bid to clarify and understand the impact of chemicals used in cosmetics, a group of scientists have devised a list of the ‘Top 20’ questions in order to better manage the risks of these chemicals on the environment.
Many personal care companies are currently facing the dilemma of making further investment in sustainability and becoming greener against a backdrop of rising costs and inflation.
As Luxe pack New York boasted its largest ever exhibitor list, CosmeticsDesign.com USA caught up with the show organizers to discuss the key themes and trends, and how the show had progressed over the years.
A good long-term relationship with suppliers is important when trying to source in an environmentally friendly and ethical manner, according to L’Oreal’s head of sustainable development.
Sustainable packaging and luxury can be combined but it’s a multi-player game, requiring action from retailers, suppliers, brands and consumers, according to Estée Lauder packaging executive John Delfausse.
Cognis is targeting the booming market for cosmetics that are both natural and environmentally friendly with a range of "green" launches including a pearlizing agent, and an oral care surfactant.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade could help cosmetics companies
negotiate the regulatory 'minefield' of trading with local
producers in Africa, South America and Asia, whilst ensuring
ethical trade that benefits small scale...
Alpha-bisabolol, the essential ingredient in the formulation of
many personal care products, is under threat in Brazil due to the
danger to the natural environment of the candeia plant it is
derived from.
