July/August 2024

This issue presents green/sustainable ideas and emphasizes the urgency of reducing negative environmental impacts. The industry has been catching "green fever" for a while now and every bit counts. Hopefully it adds up enough in time to make a difference.

Cosmetics & Toiletries July/August 2024

July/August 2024

Giorgio Dell'Acqua, Ph.D. (above) and Antonia Kostic (below) describe their recent feature article in Cosmetics & Toiletries on 'Climate Change, Beauty's Influence and a Sustainable Path Forward.'

[video] Climate Change Drivers and a More Sustainable Path for the Cosmetics Industry

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

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Editor's Note: Catching 'Green Fever'

“Ocean beauty trends, focusing on sustainably sourced marine ingredients, are also emerging. These changes signify a shift toward environmental responsibility.'

Expert Opinions on Responsible Beauty: Ocean Sourced, Fermented, Planet Positive, AI Enabled and Consciously Cultivated

'I think clean beauty will always be a spectrum within all its definitions, so if properly regulated, consumers will be able to align their priorities and needs with brands that advocate for the same values.'

How Clean Beauty has Evolved — And Why We Should Define It

This U.S. regulatory update discusses upcoming MoCRA implementations and how to navigate them. It also covers PFAS and ingredient prohibitions, environmental claims, packaging issues, product claims/misbranding and extended producer responsibilities.

MoCRA, PFAS, Prohibited Ingredients, Conscientious Corporate Citizenship and More

This article outlines some of the key actions and requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Intentions from the UK related to forest risk commodities through Defra are discussed.

European Regulatory Update: EU, UK Defra Lock Down Deforestation Regulations

Safflower oleosomes are of interest in part because the plant seeds uniquely contain a large amount of oil bodies and low water content, resulting in decreased hydrolytic properties and lower protein degradation. The high oil content also creates low surface tension, increasing the oleosome’s ability to act as an emulsifier.

How Safflower Oleosomes Combine Sustainability, Emulsifying Efficacy and Barrier Benefits

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Climate Change, Beauty’s Influence and a Sustainable Path Forward

Indoor farming or controlled environment agriculture is one solution to fulfill the demand for sustainable ingredients.

Precision Climate Farming for Sustainable Beauty: A Microgreens Case Study