High consumer interest in natural cosmetics is leading many product developers to turn to the kitchen table as a source of novel ingredients. However, formulating with food ingredients brings many challenges. This report critically reviews the use of food ingredients in cosmetic products, highlighting the opportunities and pitfalls.
This new technical insights report gives details of the major food ingredients used in cosmetic applications. Their potential benefits as well as technical issues are highlighted.
Details are given of the major suppliers of food-based cosmetic ingredients, as well as case studies of products that are formulated with food ingredients. The INCI list of such cosmetic products are assessed to identify potentially contentious chemicals and to see whether they really are 'safe enough to eat!'
This report is authored by a cosmetic scientist with over 30 years experience in product development and formulations. Guidance and pointers are given to cosmetic companies looking to formulate with food ingredients, as well as ingredient companies looking to use food raw materials.
Key Questions Answered
- What food ingredients are / can be used in cosmetic applications?
- What are the potential benefits of using food ingredients?
- What food ingredients are available according to the major cosmetic ingredient classes?
- What are the major types of food ingredients currently in use? Why?
- What are the technical and formulation issues associated with food ingredients?
- What are the certification issues concerning food ingredients?
- Who are the leading producers of food-based cosmetic ingredients? What raw materials do they use?
- What success stories can be given of companies developing food-based cosmetic products? How natural / edible are their products?
- What is the future outlook for food ingredients in cosmetic applications?
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- This Technical Insights report comprises eight sections.....
- Section 1: Benefits of Food Ingredients
- What factors are encouraging the use of food ingredients in cosmetic products? Why are consumers preferring beauty products that are 'safe enough to eat'?
- Section 2: Types of Food Ingredients Used in Cosmetics
- Details are given of the food ingredient palette available to the formulator according to major ingredient classes, as well as their associated technical challenges...
- Oils, fats & waxes
- Preservatives & antioxidants
- Humectants / moisturisers
- Actives
- Natural colours & pigments
- Antioxidants
- Probiotics & prebiotics Emulsifiers, thickeners & stabilisers
- Surfactants
- Plant extracts
- Essential oils / flavours
- Exfoliating agents
- Chelating agents
- Section 3: Examples of Available Ingredients
- Specific details are given of the food ingredients currently in use in cosmetic formulations, according to food ingredient class: fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, cereals & grains, dairy, beverages, savoury, nuts, seeds, etc.
- Section 4: Green Chemistry Principles for Modification of Food Source Ingredients
- The application of 'kitchen chemistry' to undertake chemical processing of food ingredients, as well as certification possibilities.
- Section 5: Disadvantages of Using Food Ingredients
- A discussion of the major drawbacks associated with food ingredients, such as supply & price fluctuations, safety, etc.
- Section 6: Ingredient Supplier Profiles
- Profiles are given of leading companies that produce cosmetic ingredients from food sources.
- Section 7: Manufacturer Profiles
- Case studies are given of leading companies who have developed cosmetic products from food ingredients, including those marketing their cosmetic products as 'potentially edible'.
- Section 8: Conclusions and Contact Database
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