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Green tea-based skincare on the rise

It is common knowledge that green tea packs antioxidants and antiinflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. This has made green tea a popular ingredient in the cosmetics industry. With increased demand for organic products, the global tea-based skincare market is also witnessing a significant increase in demand. Rising awareness against the adverse effects of chemicals in skincare is another driving factor for this demand.

Various herbal tea varieties such as green, oolong, white, hibiscus, spearmint, to name a few have found their way to skincare formulations. White tea offers superior hydration and sun protection, while herbal teas such as hibiscus and spearmint offer relief from eczema, clogged pores and acne. These factors make these natural ingredients more desirable. Therefore, tea has emerged as an active ingredient in supplements as well as application skin care market. A surge for environmental-friendly and vegan product shall drive this demand further. To meet this growing demand, manufacturers are continuously refining and formulating advanced skin care products with natural ingredients.

New natural cosmetic ingredients unveiled

Natural ingredients are a huge attraction for all cosmetic manufacturers and consumers. Sunpure Extracts Pvt Ltd has become one of the first companies to introduce cosmoceutical ingredients obtained from natural sources. They recently launched BAKUCHIpureTMTMand TetraBeauty, two new natural cosmetic ingredients.

BAKUCHIpureTM is a natural retinol and TetraBeauty is a curcumin derivative that can be used as active ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products. The dermatological properties of both have been elevated and enhanced in integration of science. These novel cosmeceuticals derived from natural sources were developed by Sunpure Research Incubation Centre (SRIC). It offers a wide range of formulations differentiated from the ones available in market. They cater to a varied palette of applications such as anti-ageing, antiacne, skin brightening and hair hydration.

Experts suggest that BAKUCHIpure TM and TetraBeauty can be formulated in serum, gel, creams and lotions form as well as used as cleansers and toners.

Cosmetic packaging market growth anticipated at $70.94 bn

The sale of cosmetic products has gained traction across globe, owing to their aesthetic benefits. Packaging of these products plays a vital role due to the attractiveness factor. There is growing awareness about the eco-friendly packaging. The global cosmetic packaging market is expected to reach US$ 70.94 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.15 per cent for the anticipated period. The same market was valued at US$ 53.37 billion in 2023. Glass packaging is on the rise due to its easy recycling ability. Durability and contamination protection are other factors driving advanced technologies to create new cosmetic packaging materials.

Givaudan, Amyris to promote sustainable consumption

Givaudan, a brand known in the fragrance and beauty industry, has completed an acquisition of a major portfolio of ingredients from Amyris, a biotechnology company that owns the Lab-to-Market™ technology platform. The move comes in an effort to strengthen the brand’s leadership in biotechnology that supports cosmetic ingredients for a sustainable future. This partnership leverages Amyris’ tech platform for designing, scaling and manufacturing bio fermented active ingredients for sustainable cosmetics.