Novamont unveils line of biodegradable cosmetics ingredients

Italy-based bioplastics and biochemical company Novamont has unveiled a line of biodegradable cosmetics ingredients.

The company developed the ingredients to help eliminate the use of microplastics in leave-on cosmetics.

Called Celus-BI, the new line includes exfoliant Feel and emollient Sphera and Esters, which are made using renewable raw materials sourced from Europe.

Celus-BI Feel is a texturising agent that is claimed to offer a soft feel and film-forming capacities to cosmetics. It is also designed to control sebum levels and a formula’s compatibility with active substances, vegetable oils and fragrances.

Novamont’s CEO Catia Bastioli said: “The solution to the problem of microbeads in cosmetics that Celus-BI Feel and Celus-BI Sphera represent is a concrete demonstration that the integrated supply chain created by Novamont over the years, and that is still evolving, is a rich source of opportunities in many sectors, both upstream and downstream.

“Collaboration with partners like Roelmi that are open to innovation, competent and sensitive to issues such as sustainability is essential.

“Starting from products developed jointly, it will be possible to create new alliances with companies that share our commitment to the environment and local areas in order to speed up the sustainable transformation of the sector.”

According to the company, Celus-BI Feel is suitable for use in applications designed for eliminating pollution and accumulation.

The current production capacity of Celus-BI Feel is said to be able to accommodate the need for microplastics in the European cosmetics industry.