The use of palm oil is a contentious issue for many consumers, who often don’t understand just how widespread the use of palm oil and its derivatives is in the personal care industry, and why it is used in the first place. They also don’t realize that the personal care industry is not the biggest user of palm oil or its derivatives, or how to recognize its presence in foods.
In this video, industry expert and cosmetic chemist Belinda Carli looks critically at the use of palm oil:
- Where palm oil and its derivatives are used across multiple industries
- How and why it is used so widely in the personal care industry
- Potential sustainability issues when looking for alternative sources
- Mass Balance certification and what it means
- Just how much palm oil and its derivatives may be in common personal care formulas
- How to recognize palm oil and its derivatives in ingredient lists
- Recommendations for companies to take a best practice approach
Gain a better understanding of the issues of using palm oil and its derivatives in your personal care formulas, and what you can do to show your consumers that your brand is taking a conscious approach to developments that are not only sustainable but don’t unnecessarily limit innovation either.
Prospector is your resource for researching palm oil and its more sustainable alternatives. Start searching today at ULProspector.com!
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A very good and well presented arguement
Thanks for watching! Happy formulating ????
Kind regards,
Belinda Carli
Many thanks.keep up the good work
Thanks for watching! Happy formulating ????
Kind regards,
Belinda Carli