Agro-waste from native South American sinami fruit 'holds great promise as a commercial exfoliant' that demonstrates antioxidant activity, researchers shared.
As consumers demand more sustainable cosmetic and PBC products, researchers have determined certain types of Honduran agro-waste can be converted into desirable bioplastics to reduce plastic consumption.
Ashland Group’s latest ingredient is the result of advanced technological techniques including AI and molecular docking and features upcycled rosewood chips to offer manufacturers of cosmetic products a sustainable and effective option for face sculpting...
Next-generation sun care, thinking local, the value of waste, menopause wellness and the importance of clinical proof-points are the top five beauty trends this year, being driven by an era of intentional consumption, says trend forecaster Beautystreams.
Whey waste from cheese production holds significant promise as an active ingredient for cosmetic formulations, particularly those targeting skin health and dermal ageing, finds an EU research consortium.
British circular beauty brand UpCircle recently raised close to half a million euros in crowdfunding that it will use for US production expansion, global product development and pushing ahead with its wider mission to make green and natural cosmetics...
Upcycled banana beauty brand Kadalys is expanding its business deeper into research, development and bioactives production – a move its founder says will create jobs, counter the climate crisis and inspire wider change amongst industry.
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Many consumers already drink wine for its potential health benefits, but the waste from its production may be a good source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients.
Polyphenolic compounds recovered from waste from the production of craft beers may boost mitochondrial activity and prevent oxidative stress in skin cells, and offer novel anti-aging ingredients for cosmetic formulations.
Contract manufacturer Voyant Beauty has launched its inaugural Environmental, Social, Governance Progress (ESG) Report to align with brand promises of sustainability and environmental responsibility.
This week, the Upcycled Food Association began enrollment for the Upcycled Certified program, giving consumer beauty brands the opportunity to highlight the use of waste-stream ingredients.
Innovations in cannabis beauty just keep coming from suppliers, brands, business leaders, and new entrepreneurs alike. Here Cosmetics Design looks at 2020 highlights from this compelling (and at times controversial) new category.
As sustainability goals in the cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance industry advance to become circularity initiatives, new and novel raw materials that would have otherwise been waste are showing up in the beauty ingredient marketplace.
This week, the food waste company and the debt and equity capital firm announced an investment deal meant to help Citrus Extracts grow beyond its current product line.
In an article published late last year in the ACS journal Central Science, researchers document how polyethylene can be catalytically upcycled into liquid lubricants and waxes.