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How to Get Rid of Petrochemicals in Make-up Sponges?

Taiki Cosmetics Europe, a supplier of custom beauty accessories and an application expert, has been researching alternative materials to traditional materials for many years. Eco-friendly NBR make-up sponges: The most common material used for universal make-up sponges is NBR (synthetic rubber), which is suitable for all types of formulas. This method even improves the sponge’s properties by giving it a softer touch and a more uniform application.

Bio-based premium PU sponges: Polyurethane is the second most common material used in the cosmetic sponge industry. Taiki now offers Ecoporous 70, a PU made up of 70 per cent biosourced ingredients, to reduce its environmental impact.

PU blender sponges that are more environmentally friendly: 3D make-up sponges are made of hydrophilic PU, which allows them to swell when wet. The eco-designed blending sponges’ range ‘Blooming Blenders’ incorporates up to 30 per cent plant powder replacing part of the PU to provide more natural applicators.

Symrise to Participate in Series A Funding

Symrise has officially confirmed that it will participate in Ignite Venture Studio’s Series A funding round. The transaction marks the start of a long-term collaboration between the ingredients supplier and the US-based accelerator for personal care brands, and it comes on the heels of a joint investment in Sunday II Sunday in 2021.

Symrise will be able to stay current on consumer needs and emerging trends in the beauty and wellness space thanks to the investment. As the beauty and personal care industry evolves, they are constantly on the lookout for new ways to gain deeper market insights and drive product innovation. Symrise and Ignite Venture Studio have a proven track record of collaborating on successful projects. They are excited to continue working together to define the future of beauty.

GBC Prefers Complex Formulation Challenges

Global Beauty Consulting (GBC) has established a reputation for venturing into the most daring areas of cosmetic formulation. GBC, a French independent laboratory, offers complete support for a wide range of cosmetic products and galenic forms.

GBC laboratory, based in Brittany, has positioned itself as a privileged partner of brands with expectations that defy conventional approaches in recent years. Many brands, including those of the Clean Beauty generation, are seduced by the Clean Beauty generation’s approach, which is eager for new gestures, new galenic forms, and formulas redefined by natural alternatives.

GBC’s strength is in assisting customers in creating formulas for which they own the intellectual property rights. They can start with a small series of at least 500 SKU. They own the made-in-France formulas and they can explore complex territories.