Spotlight: Sustainable Beauty & Cosmetics News Highlights
L'Oreal to measure footprint of retail elements. Estee Lauder updates on sustainable packaging. Launches of Good Condition (sustainable skincare), BareEarthBeauty.com (natural beauty online store). L'Oreal/Watsons accelerate sustainable beauty in the philippines. Spotlight on refillable perfume. And much more...
Brands in the news highlights: L'Oréal, Eviden, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Watsons Philippines, IFF, Issey Miyake, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, BY KILIAN LTD, ScentAir, Nu Skin, COCOVO, Avon, Amcor, Jasmine Concrete Exports Private Limited, CELLUGY® Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America and many more.
L’Oréal to become first beauty player to measure environmental footprint of retail elements using EcoDesignCloud
“L’Oréal today announced that it has adopted EcoDesignCloud by Eviden, a solution that measures the environmental footprint of point-of-sale and promotional materials, in support of its L’Oréal for the Future sustainability ambitions. EcoDesignCloud calculates the environmental impact of point-of-sale and promotional materials throughout their lifecycle, using the internationally recognized Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology which looks at 16 criteria including CO2 emissions.”
Estée Lauder shares promising update about its efforts in developing sustainable beauty product packaging: 'This work is more important than ever'
“Recently, in celebration of Earth Day, the company shared an update on its latest efforts to shift toward sustainable product packaging. As Beauty Packaging reported, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) — which owns many beauty brands, including Estée Lauder — announced that "71% of all ELC's packaging is now recyclable, refillable, reusable, recycled, or recoverable" as of 2023. ”
Good Condition Launches with Range of Eco-Luxury, Sustainable, Solid Beauty Essentials
“Introducing Good Condition, an eco-luxury skincare brand on a mission to address sustainability in the beauty industry. By providing curated product collections created with only the highest quality organic ingredients, the brand seeks to elevate self-care routines while helping individuals lower their environmental impact. Founded by Cherie Baughn, the woman-owned brand helps naturally combat a variety of skincare concerns including dryness, inflammation, hyperpigmentation and more.”
Personal Care Packaging Pursues Green Path
“While companies continue to chart new territory when it comes to sustainable packaging for health, beauty and personal care products, some common themes are evident.”
L’Oreal, Watsons launch joint green initiative
“L’OREAL and Watsons will work together for the environment. The cosmetics giant in the Philippines and the drugstore and beauty chain announced this month the kickoff of the first Green Joint Business Plan in the Philippines to accelerate sustainability in the beauty and wellness sectors. They are joining forces to create programs that will help tackle plastic waste, raise awareness on sustainable choices, and provide livelihood opportunities for vulnerable populations in the Philippines.”
Best refillable perfume for sustainable fragrance
“The ability to refill is all the more important when it comes to fragrance. While the glass bottles can be popped in your local recycling bin, many additional parts like the metal nozzles and plastic spritzers are often not recyclable and will end up in landfill.”
Amcor and AVON launch shower gel refill pouch in China
“Amcor and cosmetics company AVON have announced the launch of the AmPrima Plus refill pouch for the AVON Little Black Dress classic shower gels in China, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and water consumption. The companies claim that compared to the legacy container, the new AMPrima Plus pouch will result in an 83% reduction in carbon footprint; and an 88% and 79% reduction in water consumption and renewable energy when recycled, according to a carbon footprint comparison with Amcor’s ASSET lifecycle assessment system, certified by the Carbon Trust.”
Innovations In Waste Processing At Lush Cosmetics
BareEarthBeauty.com Launches to Provide Natural and Effective Beauty Solutions
“In the ever-evolving world of beauty, BareEarthBeauty.com proudly announces its official launch, providing a wide range of natural and effective beauty products. This 100% online beauty supply store offers carefully curated items across Hair, Makeup, Nails, Personal Care, Skin Care, and Tools categories, ensuring that customers can find everything they need to enhance their beauty routines in one convenient place.”
Turning Sea Grapes into Sustainable Beauty Products
“In a groundbreaking initiative, women from four communities in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands have launched a new line of body lotion and soap made from sustainably harvested sea grapes.
This project, which has been in development for the past few months, aims to improve the management of sea grape ecosystems and also enhance the livelihoods of local women.”
IFF Debuts Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials (DEB)
“International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has introduced Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB), a groundbreaking technology platform aimed at creating sustainable, high-performance biomaterials. Leveraging over a decade of research, DEB uses enzymatic polymerization of plant-based sugars to produce polysaccharides with unparalleled structural diversity and consistency.”
India’s Jasmine takes up the challenge of sustainable perfume ingredients
“A leading producer of floral and natural extracts for fine fragrances and cosmetics, renowned for the quality of its grandiflorum and sambac extracts, Jasmine Concrete Export Private Limited (JCEPL) is also a frontrunner in putting India back on the global map for vetiver production. The company will participate in the next World Perfumery Congress (WPC) in Geneva, within the Naturals Corner organized by Resperfuma.”
Cellugy Secures €4.9M Seed Funding to Scale EcoFLEXY Production
“Cellugy, a Danish biotechnology startup, has successfully raised €4.9 million in seed funding to expand the production of EcoFLEXY, its innovative cellulose-based product designed to replace fossil-based materials… The newly secured funds will accelerate the scale-up of EcoFLEXY from pilot phase to industrial volumes, transitioning production from kilos to several tons annually.”
ScentAir Offers New Sustainable Fragrance Line and Recyclable Cartridges
“ScentAir introduces two innovative fragrances that are 100% sustainably produced. Eco Allure and Eco Serenity will be the debut of ScentAir's Sustainable Fragrances line, using essential oils and sustainably sourced, naturally derived, and upcycled ingredients. Additionally, ScentAir has redesigned its Whisper Home and Whisper Pro cartridge shells to be recyclable, further fulfilling the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.”
Nu Skin Releases 2023 Social Impact and Sustainability Report
“The report outlines progress on the company’s environmental and social priorities, including its sustainability commitments and global giving efforts.”
COCOVO Founder Anwar Shabeer Advocates Affordable, Sustainable, and Natural Personal Care for a Safer Lifestyle
“At the D2C Awards 2024 in Bangalore, Anwar Shabeer, founder of COCOVO, presented a transformative vision for the personal care industry. Anwar’s keynote focused on COCOVO’s dedication to creating personal care products that are affordable, sustainable, and natural. Highlighting the brand’s mission, Anwar emphasized the importance of health, sustainability, and affordability.”