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Goodbye, Microplastics: Beauty’s Glow-Up for a Greener Future

From silicone-based alternatives to seaweed-derived cellulose, these newly launched innovations aim to deliver luxury and ethics.

Nouryon has highlighted its natural formulation guide for the full body, featuring its key ingredients Amaze Nordic Barley, Amaze SP, SolAmaze and Cekol cellulose gums.

Nouryon Highlights Beauty Essential Solutions

Nouryon's natural formulation guide for the body, features key ingredients like Amaze Nordic Barley, Amaze SP, SolAmaze and Cekol cellulose gums.

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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.

The Eastman technology team worked closely with Beiersdorf and its suppliers along the value chain to qualify the new process.

Eastman to Provide Nivea's Sustainable Packaging

The recyclable packaging will help the cosmetic company meet its sustainability goals.

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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.

Green Science Alliance says it has developed artificial nails from biomass which generate no carbon emissions upon disposal.

Green Science Alliance Develops Biodegradable Artificial Nails

Using a conventional injection molding machine, the artificial nails can be produced at a thickness as thin as 0.2-0.5 mm.

The company will address the essentials of sun care, such as reaching targeted SPF numbers, enhanced suspension of UV filters in formulation and an active ingredient targeting deep photoaging protection.

Ultra Chemical to Highlight Sun Care Portfolio at the 2023 Sunscreen Symposium

The company will address the essentials of sun care, such as reaching targeted SPF numbers, enhanced suspension of UV filters in formulation and an active ingredient targeting deep photoaging protection.

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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.

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Fulfilling the Dream of More Natural Sunscreens

Antaron™ Eco ethylcellulose helps fulfill the dream of more natural sunscreen while providing excellent resistance.

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.

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