Dutch supplier Forestwise says interest in Illipe butter for its use in solid formulations is on the rise as the trend for sustainable beauty increases – and has opened a new site in Indonesia to meet demand.
Eco-label The Verdant Lab says it is challenging the notions of eco-beauty by blending science and sustainability with its range of zero-waste products.
Givaudan Active Beauty believes demand for cosmetic ingredients developed using green biotechnology is rising on the back of consumer demand for eco-friendly natural yet effective ingredients.
Japanese cosmetics firm Pola Orbis Holdings has partnered with Hitachi Zosen Corporation to jointly develop cosmetic ingredients and packaging materials with a 100% plant-based biopolymer.
The founder of Singapore-based zero-waste personal care brand Mira Skincare is focusing on scaling up production of her small-batch goods in anticipation of demand from eco-conscious consumers.
Founder of indie brand Jomingo is looking forward to more competition from larger companies because she believes it will help raise awareness of natural deodorant in the Asian market.
Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.
Amorepacific has unveiled new research and development site to advance its research into a particular probiotic strain found in green tea leaves cultivated on its farm in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Consumer goods behemoth Unilever is hopeful on the future of its ‘refillery’ programme in the mass marketplace after a Singapore pilot, but says there is still some ways to go in terms of education.
Conscious consumerism is here to stay and as the fast-paced clean and ethical beauty trend takes its grip, industry needs to start delivering on all fronts – overcoming lab and regulatory hurdles along the way.
