Preservation, Stability, And Other Challenges Remain For Cosmetics Companies Working With Sustainable Materials

Cosmetics companies still face many technical and sustainability challenges when using natural ingredients for their products, according to market research firm Organic Monitor. Variations in product composition has kept preservation as the number 1 technical obstacle for product developers, followed by stability, which has become a major issue, because some environment-friendly preservatives cause discoloration and odor changes. Progress, however, has been recorded in green emulsifiers and rheology modifiers, with many ingredients currently available for making skin care emulsions. Another noteworthy trend is the transition from making green materials to the use of sustainable processes and extraction methods.