Sustainable sourcing of raw materials is gaining popularity in the cosmetics industry, however Asia is lagging behind. Although Asia has become an established source of cosmetic ingredients, questions hang over the ecological and social impact of raw materials. Western cosmetic companies and ingredient firms are setting up ethical sourcing programmes in the region, with relatively […]

The palette of green materials has expanded considerably in recent years, however cosmetic formulators still face many technical and sustainability issues when using natural ingredients. Most progress has been made in the area of green emulsifiers and rheology modifiers. Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) finds that many ingredients are now available to produce elegant skin care […]

Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) research finds most developments are occurring in ecodesign, with many brands reducing packaging materials by changing design structures. The Brazilian company […]

The cosmetics industry is focusing on green formulations, resource-efficiency and packaging to reduce environmental impacts. However, there is growing evidence that such measures have little effect on the overall environmental footprint of cosmetic products. A number of life-cycle analysis studies show that the highest environmental impact of cosmetic products is at the consumer level. As […]