We spoke to Alejandro Franco, cofounder of coffee-based ingredients company Kaffe Bueno, about its new biorefinery and how the ingredients are used in cosmetics.
Demand for more natural sun care formulations in Asia is growing, claims US firm Carbonwave, which is hoping to find success with its upcycled seaweed-based emulsifier.
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...
UK indie brand Beauty Kitchen has unveiled a collective of specialist B-Corps established to prove the potential behind collaboration for more circular beauty concepts.
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.
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.
As the beauty and personal care world explores how it can achieve circular beauty, consumers want to see zero waste and supply chain transparency made a reality in the burgeoning category they define as ‘clean’, say beauty experts.
Biotech startup Kaffe Bueno has secured over one million in seed funding, enabling it to push ahead with a flurry of active cosmetic ingredient launches targeting inside-out beauty, anti-ageing and sun protection, its CEO says.
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.
Plums and prunes discarded by the agri-food sector can be used to develop zero-waste emollient oils for skin care and hair care, tapping into widespread demand for sustainable, plant-based innovation, says UK supplier Kerfoot Group.
Special Edition: Sustainable Sourcing and Waste Reducation
Biotech startup Kaffe Bueno says its coffee oil made from waste grounds can replace argan and rosehip in cosmetic formulas and believes the bean has plenty more active ingredients to offer.
As the world declares a climate and ecological crisis, the beauty and personal care industry must kick-start green game-changing innovation, moving beyond simple nip-tucks so common across the board, says an expert consultant.
The trends that are defining packaging for beauty products are evolving fast, which is why staying bang up to date with what is happening in packaging design is more important than ever.
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