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Sustainability has become more of a concern throughout different industries, and the beauty industry is no different. Many people are more conscious of the effect products, and the people who make them, can have on our environment, whether that’s during the production process or when they’re ready to be discarded. 

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 Let’s act more sustainable

Many companies claim to be working on the environmental friendliness of their products. But how can the industry as a whole become more sustainable? Olivia Hagan looks at different aspects and shows what the current state of affairs is.

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Amplifying the contours of authentic beauty

Sculpup™ goes beyond biology to shape the most authentic beauty. An active ingredient 100% of natural origin (ISO 16128) and COSMOS certified that enhances bust and buttocks contours with organic certified blackberry. Significantly modulates half the genes related to increased volume. Up to one extra bust cup size, +47% bust volume and +3 cm of buttock circumference. Smart proadipogenic efficacy supported by Big Data and patent pending.

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Safe and practical

 In addition to the right shade and compatibility, makeup products are increasingly expected to contain care and ingredients that are as sustainable as possible. But the more complex the formulations, the more sensitive they are to external influences such as light, oxygen or contamination. Anne-Laure Khouri explains how the advantages of airless dispensers can be utilised here. 

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Croda Introduces ‘Purposeful Beauty™’ – A new Beauty Care Sustainability Identity

Croda International Plc, who create, make and sell speciality chemicals, has announced the launch of its new Beauty Care Sustainability identity, ‘Purposeful Beauty™’. Created to focus Croda’s Beauty Care sustainability efforts and projects behind distinct messaging, the identity will also serve to further establish their thought leadership position as a sustainable solution provider.

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 Baralan Strengthens ESG Commitment

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Baralan strengthened its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, including the addition of several product portfolio and corporate-level initiatives aimed at creating a more sustainable future. Both moves represent Baralan’s growth and tangible shift toward becoming a better, future-focused company.

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 Important building blocks

 Oils are an essential group of raw materials for cosmetic development – both in their natural state and as building blocks to create other raw materials. Jennifer Hermitage explains the role that derivatives play in the formulation of cosmetics. 

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CosmeticBusiness 2022: Turn trends into business

 From 1 to 2 June, the cosmetics supplying industry will meet at the MOC in Munich and present new solutions and innovations for the entire value chain in the cosmetics industry. From ingredients to production and creative packaging, decision-makers from the fields of development, purchasing and product management will find plenty of inspiration for new cosmetic products.