How is sustainability changing the face of the beauty industry? This was the subject of much discussion at the sixth edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit. Over 160 executives from the cosmetics industry congregated in Paris over the 3-day summit. Papers focused on greenwashing and false marketing claims, food & cosmetics convergence, growing use of plant-based feedstock, green formulations and distribution innovations. View the summit pics here
The summit highlighted the need for tighter marketing & labelling regulations for cosmetic products, research into new agricultural-based chemicals, improved efficacy of natural & organic personal care products, verification and greater transparency. The conference materials are now available for a professional fee. Click here for further details.
The aim of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit is to encourage sustainability in the beauty industry by bringing together key stake-holders and debate these major issues in a high-level forum. The next edition of this international series of summits will take place in New York on 17-19th May 2012. Please register to receive more details.
The 2010 European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit took place in Paris on 18-20th October 2010. The summit highlighted the need for positive change in the beauty industry. Although case studies were given of companies taking steps towards sustainability, thought leaders asked for greater strides with some asking for 'positive impacts, rather than reducing negative impacts'.
The previous North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit drew to a successful close in New York City on 12-14 May 2011, bringing together over 180 executives from across the beauty industry. Greater authenticity and efficacy were the key messages from the summit, whilst the opening keynote highlighted the importance of tackling sustainability with novel approaches. View the summit pics here
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