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Faba TONIQ contains carbohydrates, proteins, polypeptides and amino acids which help to style and condition the hair for better management and easier detangling, per the company.

Hummus Hair Care in The Upcycled Beauty Company's Faba TONIQ

Faba TONIQ contains carbohydrates, proteins, polypeptides and amino acids which help to style and condition the hair for better management and easier detangling, per the company.

AC AmaraSense represents a combination of upcycled licorice root extract, white willow bark extract and artichoke extract that stimulates cutaneous bitter taste receptors, thereby restoring balance in the skin by boosting intracellular calcium levels, providing deep hydration and nourishing the complexion for a youthful radiance.

Active Concepts Launches Zero-waste, Upcycled Anti-aging Ingredients

Water-soluble AC AmaraSense comprises glycyrrhetinic acid and tannic acid, as well as the previously mentioned artichoke extract, which reportedly treat fragile, tired and irritated skin, while also promoting wound healing.

Givaudan Active Beauty's Patchoul’Up is the company's latest upcycled active ingredient to rebalance sebum production for the scalp microbiome and improve overall well-being.

Givaudan Active Beauty's Upcycled Patchoul’Up Rebalances Hair and Scalp

Givaudan Active Beauty's Patchoul’Up reportedly rebalances sebum production for the scalp microbiome and improves overall well-being.

InGreen uses LBA and GOS from whey for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic sectors.

InGreen Project Outlines Biotech Approaches for Upcycled Beauty

The EU-funded Ingreen project seeks to optimize biotechnological processes through partnerships to recover from side streams valuable bioactive compounds, chemicals and ingredients compatible with industrial needs.

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[update] Are Upcycled Skin Care Ingredients 2019's Next Big Beauty Trend?

How UpCircle Beauty is tackling the waste problem and utilizing sustainable business practices.

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Kromboost™: Provital's Upcycled Protein Bioactive for Stronger, True Color

Upcycled barley protein bioactive that strengthens hair, deepens hydration and protects dyed color from heat damage. Up to 152% less breakage, 166% better color retention in rinse-off vs placebo. Halal, Cosmos approved, vegan. 2% dose.

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Upcycled Pineapple and Precision Extraction Power Symrise’s Barrier-Strengthening Active

The sourcing approach reflects a circular use of agricultural by-products.

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Chemyunion's Upcycled Eccofia Citrus Rejuvenates Neck, Décolleté Skin

The ingredient has been shown ex vivo and in vivo in the neck and décolleté area to improve skin health and promote the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles through various mechanisms

Per Garnier, one bottle of the Micellar Cleansing Water is sold every three seconds and is approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program.

Garnier x Loop Launch Micellar Cleansing Water in Upcycled PET Bottle at Ulta Beauty

The bottle comprises PET plastic and polyester fiber waste collected, purified and converted into "virgin-quality" PET resin by Loop Industries. The bottle can reportedly be recycled like any standard PET.

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Caldic x AmphiStar Partner to Promote Upcycled, Footprint Friendly Biosurfactants Across Europe

Per the companies, this collaboration aims to make biosurfactants a mainstream choice for personal care formulations, offering a sustainable, mild and effective alternative to traditional surfactants.

The ingredient stabilizes and repairs hair keratin, making hair stronger, shinier and softer, per BASF.

BASF's Plant-based, Upcycled Keratin Alternative Repairs and Protects Damaged Hair

Kerasylium comprises a micro-complex that is rich in peptides (50-70% of the active matter) that exhibit an amino acid composition similar to that of keratin, a protein naturally present in the hair, which ensures its resistance and elasticity.

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Research Reveals ‘Sweet’ Anti-aging Benefits from Upcycled Cherry Stem

A study published in May 2020 in Antioxidants revealed the potential for cosmetic ingredients derived from sweet cherry byproducts for anti-aging benefits, in particular.

In 2022, Lignopure commissioned the first GMP-compliant plant for lignin conversion, reportedly achieving the ability to recycle 90,000 kg of lignin annually.

Lignopure Secures New Investment to Expand Upcycled Lignin Ingredient Portfolio

LignoBase's "unique polyphenolic molecular structure" reportedly supports its ability to defend the skin from free radicals and antioxidant activity. It is therefore applicable as an SPF booster in formulations.

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.

Kaffe Bueno’s mission is to unlock coffee’s health potential, where harmful emissions are minimized and coffee’s by-product usability is maximized — in this case, for personal care applications.

Kaffe Bueno Brews Up Four Coffee-based, Upcycled Skin and Hair Ingredients

Kaffe Bueno’s mission is to unlock coffee’s health potential, where harmful emissions are minimized and coffee’s by-product usability is maximized — in this case, for personal care applications.

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Upcycled Melon Holds Functional Food, Cosmetic 'Appeel'

Food waste has made its way into the cosmetic category, and for good reasons—the remnant seeds and peels offer bonus benefits.

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Beiersdorf and Evonik Collaborate for Carbon Dioxide-upcycled Care

By using artificial photosynthesis uses renewable energy, CO2, and water, Evonik and Beiersdorf are in joint research to turn carbon dioxide into care products. It aims to develop sustainable raw materials for care products, using carbon dioxide as the starting material.

The oil’s functional properties make it suitable for skin and hair care formulations.

Olvea Upcycles Winemaking By-products for Skin and Hair Benefits

Grapeseed oil is made using the upcycled by-product grape pomace.