Green Sciences for Cosmetics

L'Oréal for the Future - Join us in developing sustainable and circular innovations to transform the beauty industry

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About Green Sciences for Cosmetics

L’Oreal is accelerating green science for their product development, primarily to provide

DISRUPTIVE PERFORMANCE for the consumers in the coming years, while being HIGHLY SUSTAINABLE.

There are still many challenges for products to be totally compliant with “green” which requires innovation not only from internal but also from external.
By 2030, 95% of our ingredients in formula will be bio-based, derived from abundant minerals or from circular processes.

L’Oréal is particularly seeking for solutions addressing:

> Key Raw Materials challenges: green and non-ecotoxic alternatives for cationic polymers / silicones, thickeners, solvents, UV filters, dyes ; sustainable and biodegradable polymers, proteins as functional materials….

> Key cosmetic functions for skin and hair benefits: washing, caring, coloring and color control, repairing, optical effects, sensoriality, long lasting, water-resistance, shape control, skin protection and correction, adhesion, shine, resurfacing, waterless hygiene…

> Innovative techniques: Synbio, microbial/enzymatic fermentations, cell culture, water/enzyme/microwave extraction, artificial photosynthesis, surfactant-free processes, water management, circularity

Biotechnology and fermentation

Synthetic biology
Microbial fermentation
Enzymatic fermentation
Cell Culture

Green chemistry

Synthetic process based on 12 Principles
Artificial photo synthesis and algae bioreactors

Green extraction

Water Extraction
Enzyme Extraction
Microwave Extraction

Green Process

Surfactant-free process
Water management
Circular economy

Innovative Cultivation

Organic Cultivation
Agroforestry, Aquaponics,
Regenerative Farming