Upcycled ingredients: too good to be wasted

Progressing from linear to circular, the beauty industry is addressing climate change challenges with upcycled ingredients, recyclable packaging and zero waste cosmetics. Developed from by-products of food and beverage manufacturing, upcycled ingredients were traditionally reserved for exfoliating face and body scrubs. Yet the upcycled beauty movement has evolved to include sophisticated actives and luxurious oils with proven benefits. In Formulation Design, brought to you by Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review, we explore upcycled ingredients for the clean beauty formulator.