Natural ingredients are more popular than ever before as consumers’ negative perception of synthetic chemicals continues to grow within the personal care sector.
Rachael Atwell, Business Development Manager, Care Products, at Cornelius, said: “In view of the growing public awareness of the need to minimise chemical substances, and the increasing demand for natural ingredients, the personal care industry is searching for new formulations to follow this trend.”
Plant-derived ingredients are growing in popularity with the use of bamboo increasing as a particular example. Care companies are adding bamboo to formulations owing to its hydrating, nourishing and soothing properties.
Bamboo is high in natural silica, which has restorative effect and works to prevent premature ageing and aids skin regeneration. The natural ingredient is also rich in antioxidants and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to reduce free-radical damage to the skin.
Rachael continued: “Asian beauty products have seen a popularity boom in recent years. Bamboo is a material that has been popular in the Korean beauty arena and is now making its mark in the Western market place."
“In addition to its moisturising qualities, it is also considered sustainable. Bamboo has a ‘green’ reputation because of its rapid growth rate – it can grow up to 24 inches in a single day. Its ability to grow so fast makes it very attractive as a sustainable raw material.”
Today, Cornelius offers a variety of popular formulation concepts that incorporate the plant, including bamboo water, bamboo extract and bamboo charcoal scrub.
The company works with a number of dedicated partners to deliver high quality, fully traceable ingredients and raw materials for the personal care products sector and its innovative solutions are developed through collaboration with supply partners and the Cornelius Care UK Team.
