As each person is unique, so is what is important to them, especially in regards to the environmental impact of the consumer goods they purchase. Consumers are seeking full transparency from beauty companies on their sourcing methods, production, ingredients, and overall sustainability practices. As 47% feel the most important in purchasing a product is that it is inherently sustainable, clearly communicating the strides your brand takes, and how the products you are launching to the market correspond with consumers drivers for a better earth, bringing you to the forefront of their purchasing decisions.
It is said that brands that use their voice to bring consumer attention to industry issues like sustainability are experiencing double-digit growth in a slowing market.
50% of millennials are making an extra effort to buy products from companies that support causes they care about. Sustainability is one of those causes, but there are many ways to appeal to the preservation practice that matters the most. You could appeal to:
This list can go on, and although there are not many ingredient options that can cover all or the majority of the practices above, we see the interest in CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) to do just that. And with this, we have the entire Naolys line, where the plant cells go through a biotechnology process to obtain active plant cells in controlled environments. This technology helps to preserve the environment, by limiting carbon footprint, reducing energy and water consumption greatly, and completely untouching an existing ecosystem. The process prevents pollutants within the products such as pesticides, and preservatives. Furthermore, it is the natural reproduction process, so there are no GMO and because the growth environment is not dependant on weather conditions, growth can happen year-round!
As 45% of millennials will actually refuse to purchase a brands’ products if they see it is not involved in social or environmental issues; it is important to consider at least one initiative, and a combination of any of the above shows the consumer the steps you are taking to create a more sustainable beauty brand and that you care about what they care about. Try starting with palm ingredients that are ethically and sustainably sourced; check out our myriad of products that are RSPO, Mass Balance certified.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS SHOWCASE
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Lush Solid Hair Conditioner BarSustainability story: Lush opened Naked, packaging-free stores throughout Europe. In addition to no packaging, there are no labels either. Consumers are invited to scan products using their app to understand more about the product and the sustainability of it. The store hosts a number of solid formats including shower gels, solid deodorants and facial cleansers that consumers can take home in their own packaging. |
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One Ocean Revitalizing Sea SerumSustainability story: One Ocean harnesses “blue technology” by reproducing marine extracts from algae, kelp, and seaweed. They start from key marine microorganisms and single cells to generate self-sustainable growth without disturbing the ocean’s ecosystem. They also have donated a considerable amount of money to Oceana, the largest global non-profit focused on ocean conservation. |
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LOLI Plum ElixirSustainability story: LOLI stands for Living Organic Loving Ingredients, and their sustainability platform is Zero Beauty waste. One of their priorities is to repurpose organic food waste. This elixir is made from the kernel of the Plum which is discarded during the manufacturing process of plum based food ingredients. This product is also multifunctional, creating fewer products necessary for use by the consumer as it is a serum, moisturizer, primer, and hair treatment. |
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