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In nature, cellulose can be found in the cell walls of green plants, some algae and fungus-like oomycetes.

Ingenza x Cellugy Are Perfecting Biotech Cellulose for Sustainable Personal Care

Bacterial cellulose reportedly has the potential to replace fossil-based petrochemicals in consumer products, the firms argue.

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Eco-conscious Cellulose Acetate Imparts Dispersibility and Light Diffusion

The ingredient touts natural virtues as well as improved performance over synthetic nylon particles. The Daicel Cellulose Corporation is highlighting it during in-cosmetics N.A.

While chemically identical to plant-derived cellulose, the cellulose liquid fibers are smaller in diameter, which leads to a higher surface area by weight of the cellulose.

LLS Adapts Fermentation to Yield Arbalon R-50 Cellulose Rheology Modifier

LLS applied fermentation fundamentals to yield its cellulosic Arbalon R-50 rheology modifier.

Cafblo, a highly biodegradable cellulose acetate, receives the marine biodegradability certification “OK biodegradable Marine.”

Daicel Receives Marine Biodegradable Certification for Cafblo

Cafblo, a highly biodegradable cellulose acetate, has received the marine biodegradability certification: “OK biodegradable Marine.”

Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.

Microcrystalline cellulose can boost the volume and stability of skin care and other beauty applications, while also lending them a silky effect.

Nordic Bioproducts Opens Finnish Site for Upcycled Cellulosic Materials for Beauty & More

Microcrystalline cellulose can boost the volume and stability of skin care and other beauty applications, while also lending them a silky effect.

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Ultra Chemical Spotlights Valida S+ for Smoother Skin, Stable Formulations

Ultra Chemical spotlights Sappi's Valida S+, a bio-based, highly fibrillated cellulose that stabilizes without emulsifiers, improves spreadability and more.

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Microbeads Now Biodegradable with Green Science Alliance

Formulators can replace microplastic in face wash, body soap, toothpaste, etc. with Green Science Alliance’s biodegradable resin microbeads that are made from cellulose, starch and PLA-based biodegradable resins.

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Kaffe Bueno Brews Up Skin Care Benefits with Recycled Coffee Oil

The company explained that when coffee beans are brewed, under 1% of their beneficial compounds, including polyphenols, cellulose, hemicellulose, lipids, tocopherols, are extracted—leaving the other 99% to be disposed of.

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Ashland Awarded Sustainability Leadership from ACC

The American Chemistry Council has recognized Ashland with a 2020 sustainability leadership award for environmental protection and circularity. This recognition also is a nod to Ashland’s modified cellulose ingredient, Benecel MX.

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Eastman, Groupe Rocher Collaborated on Ecodesign Compact

The design features Eastman Treva engineering bioplastic, a cellulose-based thermoplastic that offers high performance and reduced environmental impact. Treva offers the unique benefit of being able to significantly downgauge material used by as much as (and possibly exceeding) 50%. The compact also eliminates metal hinge pins, using plastic instead.

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Oat Cosmetics Puts Microbeads in Charge of Active Delivery

This biodegradable microbead collapses to deliver a skin-soothing ingredient in a variety of applications.

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CFF to Showcase 4 Colored Scrubs at in-cosmetics Global 2019

The colored scrubs were created to be natural, microplastic-free alternatives with reduced irritation and no environmental impact.

Rheozan BLC improves compatibility and doesn't impact perceived viscosity in personal care formulations such as body wash, hand soap and shampoo.

Solvay Unveils Biodegradable Rheozan BLC Suspension Technology

Solvay’s Rheozan BLC is a biodegradable suspension agent for home and personal care applications without impacting the formulation’s viscosity.

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Lubrizol, CP Kelco Announce Collaboration

Purllon Cellus Liquid and Kelco-Vis Diutan Gum bring together Lubrizol’s formulation expertise with CP Kelco’s knowledge of sustainable solutions.

KF-6070W is a water-soluble silicone wax with a smooth melting and spreading sensation on the skin. The silicone emulsifier can be applied as a feel enhancer in water-based and O/W hair care, skin care and base makeup products.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Launches Silicone Tech for Hydrophilic Beauty and Microplastics Replacement

KF-6070W is a water-soluble silicone wax with a smooth melting and spreading sensation on the skin. The silicone emulsifier can be applied as a feel enhancer in water-based and O/W hair care, skin care and base makeup products.

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Cellugy x Bioli Debut Bio-based EcoFlexy Rheology Modifier in Commercial Skin Care Cream

The partnership introduces Cellugy's EcoFlexy, a sustainable alternative to petrochemicals, in premium skin care amid growing regulatory pressures.

Lubrizol’s PemuPur START polymer emulsifier was created to enhance the sensory aspect in skin and sun care formulations.

Lubrizol Enhances Stability and Texture with PemuPur START

Lubrizol’s PemuPur START polymer emulsifier was created to enhance the sensory aspect of skin and sun care formulations.