Eco boost: Five recent developments in sustainable beauty across APAC We round-up of our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions to the sustainable beauty movement coming from Asia Pacific.
1 – Transformative purpose: Cosmetics an ‘incredible platform’ to help First Nations communities thrive
The cosmetics industry has the resources and potential to prevent the loss of First Nations culture and knowledge that will ultimately benefit the environment, says one supplier that works closely with these communities.
Native Extracts is an Australian ingredient supplier that claims to have the largest library of native botanical extracts.
Australian personal and home care manufacturer My Soda has launched a range of refillable hair care products as sustainable packaging is rapidly becoming an “expectation” from Australian consumers.
Hitting shelves in major supermarket chain Woolworths in May this year, My Soda is the latest hair care brand from Natures Organics, a family-owned producer of personal and home care products from Victoria, Australia.
The new brand consists of plant-based shampoos and conditioners housed in refillable bottles crafted from recycled plastic, as well as refill packs designed to reduce plastic waste.
“Our bottles are designed to be reused over and over again, and our refill pouches use 80% less plastic than our standard bottle,” said Elise Synnott, marketing manager, Natures Organics.