In-Cosmetics Asia, the leading event in Asia Pacific for personal care ingredients, has launched a new report, assessing the state of sustainability in the cosmetics and personal care industry. 

 

The report focuses on four key themes: consciousness, protection, biotechnology and inclusivity. It also analyzes the biggest factors driving change, and the actions brands and suppliers are taking in response to a new generation of consumers who are both ethically and environmentally aware.

 

Adopting eco-friendly measures in its production processes, reducing waste and choosing renewable energy sources are just a few actions the report explores, along with the role of biotechnology in quality control, greater transparency and ethical sourcing of high-demand ingredients.

 

Providing a cautiously optimistic outlook for the industry, the report recognizes the brands that have started to heed consumers’ environmental concerns, with many adopting sustainable sourcing and manufacturing practices, in a bid to improve the performance of their products and lessen their impact on the environment.

 

“We are indeed seeing an increase in customer preference for ingredients, formulations and production practices to be environmentally friendly in Asia-Pacific countries,” said Eileen Zhang, general manager, Asia-Pacific, Hallstar Beauty, “although it is not yet the consumer mandate and regulatory imperative that already exists in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and North American (NA) regions.”

Go here to view the report.