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The demand for sustainable, upcycled alternatives to environmentally harmful materials is accelerating as consumer demand, markets, and governmental regulations are changing rapidly. With Earth’s resources becoming scarce and the mounting waste crisis, the global focus is shifting toward the zero-waste movement.

Recently published Zero Waste Beauty Report explores this future-proof transformation in the cosmetics industry. Circular economy in the cosmetics business focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency by creating closed-loop systems. This involves designing products for reuse, recycling packaging, using sustainable and renewable ingredients, and reducing environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle. Key practices include refillable packaging, biodegradable materials, and upcycling by-products to minimize waste and pollution, promoting a more sustainable beauty industry.

The estimated market size of upcycled cosmetic ingredients was valued at $231.5 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $433.5 million by 2031 at CAGR of 6.6%. (Allied Market Research) as beauty companies aim to replace environmentally harmful ingredients with sustainable ones to create products that are good for the consumers and nature

Innomost is highlighted as one of the forerunners in the production of upcycled cosmetic ingredients. Thanks to the patented technology birch bark waste is transformed into renewable products ideal for replacing fossil-based ingredients in all cosmetic categories. Barkinno™ Birch Bark Powder, Betuinno™ Betulin, and Suberinno™ Suberin offer high performance with minimum environmental impact.

Read the full report here: https://www.upcycledbeauty.com/zero-waste-beauty-report