The next European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, taking place in Paris on 28-30th November 2011, will focus on sustainable ingredients and distribution innovations.
“Rising oil prices and dwindling supply are leading many companies to turn to plant-based feedstock for cosmetic ingredients. However, this development raises many questions about sustainable harvesting, processing and use of such ingredients,” said the organizers in a release. “Although growth in the sustainable cosmetics market is continuing, market conditions have changed considerable in recent years.”
The sourcing issue as well as the evolution of natural and organic cosmetic markets and practices will be discussed during the event’s sessions that will include:
– Sourcing and Using Sustainable Ingredients
– Marketing & Distribution Innovations.
– Business Opportunities in the European Natural Cosmetics Market
– Beauty Inside & Out
– Natural beauty and general health & wellness convergence
– Sustainability Best-Practices
Continuing with the central theme of sustainable ingredient, Judi Beerling, scientific consultant for Organic Monitor, will host a workshop on green formulations on the last day of the summit. The Formulating with Green Ingredients workshop will tackle major technical and formulation issues when replacing synthetic surfactants, emulsifiers and preservatives in cosmetic formulations.
