Upcycling Meets Natural Waxes: Sustainable Innovations in Natural Cosmetics

AbstractEnd consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, and sustainability is becoming an essential subject with high priority in the cosmetic industry as well. Based on the responsibility that consumers feel towards the environment and nature, their preferences are changing, and the cosmetics industry is obliged to adapt. The increasing demands of consumers have given rise to the trend of upcycling ingredients, which significantly contributes to a lower environmental impact while maintaining quality and enabling the development of sustainable natural cosmetic formulations. Some natural waxes, best known for their role as structuring and stabilizing agents, also serve as upcycled ingredients in sustainable product development. This article outlines a selection of different natural waxes from Kahl‘s portfolio, which are obtained as by-products in existing processes in…