The global market for Active Ingredients for Cosmetics is projected to reach US$3.9 billion by 2025, driven by the disruptive impact of naturals and the ensuing rise of “Naturaceuticals” as the new buzzword for cosmetic brands to engage with consumers. Green consumer behavior in the cosmetics industry is driven by growing public awareness over the toxic and dangerous chemicals commonly found in beauty and skin care products. Few of the commonly found chemical toxins in shampoos, conditioners, creams, sunscreens, color cosmetics, hair color and skin lighteners include 1,4-dioxane; acrylates; benzophenone & related compounds; butylated compounds; carbon black; cancer-causing carcinogens; coal tar; ethanolamine compounds; ethoxylated ingredients; formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives; homosalate; hydroquinone; lead and other heavy metals; methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone; mica; nanomaterials; nitrosamines; octinoxate; parabens; petroleum jelly; phenoxyethanol; polyacrylamide; p-phenylenediamine; phthalates; quaternium-15; and styrene acrylates copolymer, among numerous others. These chemicals affect reproductive health, damage cells and cause cancer, and induce allergies. Also, the world currently lacks specific federal rules, laws and certifications for beauty products and cosmetic labeling still continues to be plagued by lack of transparency and use of hidden ingredients. This scenario is leading to a non-toxic revolution with consumers increasingly preferring product labels such as herbal, natural and organic. The growing availability of natural alternatives to synthetic antioxidants; emollients; emulsifier; humectant; sebum; and polyphenols promises to expand the palette of natural cosmetics. Read More…













