August 21, 2023
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2 MIN READ
Embracing Sustainability: The Rise of Upcycled Natural Ingredients in Cosmetics
Have you ever heard of upcycled ingredients? It's a fantastic idea where companies use materials that would usually be thrown away to create amazing skincare ingredients. Instead of wasting valuable resources, they find new life for these materials, making them good for both your skin and the planet.
Key takeaways
- Upcycled ingredients are made from materials that would otherwise be thrown away.
- Using upcycled ingredients is good for the environment and helps to reduce waste.
- Choosing skincare products with upcycled ingredients supports sustainable practices.
What are upcycled ingredients?
Imagine taking something that's usually considered trash and turning it into something useful. That's exactly what upcycling is all about. These ingredients come from all sorts of places, like leftover bits from food production or even waste from other industries.
Why upcycled ingredients matter
- Reduces waste: By using materials that would otherwise be thrown away, companies create less waste and help the environment.
- Sustainable solutions: Upcycling helps us use our resources more wisely and creates a more sustainable future.
- Innovative products: Using upcycled ingredients encourages companies to be creative and develop new and exciting skincare products.
Upcycled ingredients in cosmetics
You might find upcycled ingredients in many of your favourite skincare products.
Nourishing oils
Oils made from leftover parts of plants, like seeds, can help keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
Active ingredients in skincare
Amaranthine's Superactive Day Cream, a hydrating face cream, contains two amazing upcycled active ingredients, Blueberry NECTA® and Barley TONIQ®. Blueberry NECTA is a by-product of the juicing industry, and Barley TONIQ a by-product of the beer industry!
Gentle exfoliants
Some exfoliating scrubs use materials like coffee grounds or plant fibres that would otherwise be discarded.
Natural colours
Upcycled materials can be used to create beautiful, natural colours for your skincare products.
Choosing eco friendly skin care products
When you're shopping for skincare, look for products that use upcycled ingredients. By choosing these products, you're supporting companies that are committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the planet. Check out our very own hydrating face cream for combination skin. It contains soothing and anti-ageing upcycled active ingredients. It's also cruelty-free and is packaged in a stylish refillable airless pump bottle.
Images courtesy of Full Circle, The Upcycled Beauty Company.
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Sarah Rueger
About the author
Sarah is the founder of certified palm oil free natural skincare brand Amaranthine. She is a qualified organic skincare formulator and has diplomas in Beauty Therapy and Clinical Aromatherapy.
