Dear customers,
Today you are receiving the first issue of our Personal Care Newsletter 2024. Please explore the latest trade fair concept CIRCULAR STOCKMEIER – the beauty of distribution! Find out more about upcycled ingredients formulated in CIRCULAR BEAUTY formulations, encompassed by our all-round service, and coordinated by our European Personal Care Team – your contact persons.
We look forward to welcoming you personally at our booth 1M130 at in-cosmetics in Paris.
Your STOCKMEIER Personal Care Team
STOCKMEIER
CIRCULAR STOCKMEIER – the Beauty of Distribution!
As part of the sustainability megatrend, the circular beauty economy has consequently developed into a source-saving concept.
According to the CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOUNDATION (https://www.circle-economy.com/), only 7.2% of all generated materials are returned to the global economy and reused in circular processes.
CIRCULAR BEAUTY involves the provision of products manufactured from circular material flows. The strategy for these upcycled raw materials is industrial symbiosis: waste or by-products from an industry are turned into raw materials for cosmetics. In contrast to recycling, upcycling produces raw materials with a higher value from the original product. To date, the only independent body that certifies upcycled cosmetic raw materials and cosmetics is the UFA (https://www.upcycledfood.org/). Upcycled raw materials require ≥ 95% and cosmetic formulations ≥ 10% upcycling content for this certification.
We translated this sustainable trend into our new CIRCULAR BEAUTY formulations.
The premiere of this year's presentation will take place during in-cosmetics in Paris.
CIRCULAR BEAUTY is an important step towards a more sustainable and responsible cosmetics industry. By making conscious choices and opting for products and processes that respect the environment and people, we can help create a better future for us all.
Highlighting is, all formulations have an excellent performance in their applications compared to best market standards, and these could be certified according to UFA standard.
Find out more about the upcycled raw materials we distribute across Europe on the following pages.
Upcycled Ingredients for CIRCULAR BEAUTY Cosmetics
CIRCULAR BEAUTY as a trend is socially and customer-orientated and is based on the megatrend of sustainability. Consumers are looking for products based on sustainable ingredients that save valuable resources and reduce waste while maintaining the desired performance. Upcycling therefore means that new, high-quality ingredients are created from secondary raw materials. For STOCKMEIER, CIRCULAR BEAUTY is far more than just a trend; several raw materials in our personal care portfolio already come from side streams. We present some of them below:
1. Emollients, Vegetable Oils and Waxes
Many of our vegetable oils are obtained from side streams of food production. Rosehip Seed Oil is pressed from kernels left over from jam production, just as apricot kernel oil is made from kernels from dried fruit production. Texiterra® Grape Seed Oil and Texiterra® Raspberry Seed Oil from our partner Scott Bader are made from by-products of the food and beverage industry. The manufacturer Caroi'Line processes EXOLIVE® Squalane from the press cake of virgin olive oil production. EXOSIL®, an emollient with silicone-like properties, is obtained in a similar way. EXOLIVE® Wax, which can be used as a consistency agent in cosmetic formulations, also has the same origin.
2. Powders from plant remains and mineral materials
Nutshells and kernels are by-products that were simply disposed of in the past. Through upcycling, a granulate is produced on this basis. It can be used as an exfoliant in cosmetics, and thus returned to the production cycle. Olive Stone Granules and Texiterra® Sweet Almond Exfoliant are good examples of valuable circular raw materials with enormous potential. Also powders that are recycled from minerals belong in this category. Natural Marble Powder which is produced from marble extraction can be used as a texturiser with a matting effect.
Origin of upcycled ingredients
Primary Industry: Food and Feed
Ingredient | INCI-Name | Primary Product | Secondary Product |
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Rosehip Seed Oil | Rosa Moschata Seed Oil | Jam | Seed |
Olive Stone Granules | Olea Europaea (Olive) Seed Powder | Olive oil | Stone |
Texiterra® Grape Seed Oil | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil | Wine, sultana | Seed |
Texiterra® Apricot Oil | Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil | Dried fruits | Kernel |
Texiterra® Raspberry Seed Oil | Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil | Jam, juice, spirits | Seed |
Texiterra® Sweet Almond Exfoliant | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Shell Powder | Almonds | Shell |
RosaVive | Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Aqua | Jam | Seed |
Bao-Active C | Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Aqua | Baobab oil | Fruit cake |
SENSICARE® NAT | Naringenin, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract, Hesperidin, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid | Citric acid | Peel |
Natural Betaine | Betaine | Sugar | Molasses |
Inositol | Inositol | Sugar | Molasses |
EXOLIVE® Squalane | Squalane | Olive oil | Press cake |
EXOSIL® | Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables | Olive oil | Press cake |
EXOLIVE® Wax | Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Squalane | Olive oil | Press cake |
Pentylene Glycol | Pentylene Glycol | Corn and sugar beet | Bagasse |
1,3-Propanediol | Propanediol | Corn starch | Corn sugar |
Inulin | Inulin | Sugar | Chicory root |
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin | Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin | Sugar | Chicory root |
3. Plant Extracts and Active Ingredients
The side streams of the food and beverage industry offer countless opportunities for obtaining extracts and active ingredients for cosmetics. Our partner ZUPLEX is presenting two extracts on this topic: RosaVive based on rosehip fruit, which is a by-product of oil production, and also Bao-Active C based on fruit powder is another example. Our partner Alina has developed ALINA LST, an upcycled extract from larch bark that can support the formation and strengthening of collagen fibres. The preservative manufacturer Chemipol offers broad-spectrum antimicrobial additives. SENSICARE® NAT is based on various upcycled citrus extracts. Another multifunctional active ingredient that positively supports the skin microbiome is Inulin, sustainably extracted from chicory roots. In its refined form, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin is a novel cationic inulin polymer with a conditioning and static reduction properties.
4. Biosurfactants, Polyols and Glycols
Wheatoleo is a French company that has always specialised in biorefinery of innovative surfactants. APPYCLEAN 6505 C and SOPHOROLIPID ECO S are used as solubilisers and mild surfactants in cosmetic formulations. The lipophilic part of these surfactants comes from European agricultural waste. Sugars derived from lignocellulosic by-products are used for the polar molecular part. Various opportunities can be obtained from the side stream of sugar production as a source of Natural Betaine and Inositol. Another polyol is Xylitol, which could originate from the residues of paper production. These humectants protect a cosmetic product from drying out and deliver energy for cells and skin. The moisturiser Glycerine is a component of almost all skin care products. It is the main by-product of the biofuel production. Further, it is the starting material for vegetable Propylene Glycol. Vegetable Pentylene Glycol is a solvent obtained from corn and sugar cane bagasse. The multifunctional Propanediol is produced biotechnologically from corn starch by fermentation.
Our portfolio contains even more raw materials for CIRCULAR BEAUTY. Future-oriented manufacturers gain the opportunity to formulate innovative and sustainable cosmetic products to the market. Are you looking for upcycled ingredients? Your STOCKMEIER contact will be happy to assist you.
Origin of upcycled ingredients
Primary Industry | Ingredient | INCI-Name | Primary Product | Secondary Product |
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Construction | Natural Marble Powder | Calcium Carbonate | Floor and stair coverings, tabletops, wall tiles, washbasins | Marble fragments |
Forestry | ALINA LST | Aqua, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Phenethyl Alcohol, Larix Decidua Lignum Extract | Shingles, equipment for children's playgrounds, barrels and vats | Larch bark |
Biofuel | Glycerine | Glycerin | Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME)/ biodiesel | Raw plant glycerine |
Biofuel | 1,2-Propylene Glycol | Propylene Glycol | Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME)/ biodiesel | Glycerine |
Biofuel | APPYCLEAN 6505 C | Aqua, Fusel Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides | Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME)/ biodiesel | Lignocellulosic plant parts wheat bran and straw |
Biofuel | SOPHOROLIPID ECO S | Aqua, Candida Bombicola/ Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Potassium Sorbate | Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME)/ biodiesel | Lignocellulosic plant parts of wheat bran, rapeseed straw |
Paper | Xylitol | Xylitol | Paper, cardboard | Birch and beech bark |
CIRCULAR STOCKMEIER – available around Europe
STOCKMEIER Personal Care connects and internationalises our commonalities, individually and locally, and is a rock solid in Europe! We are pleased to present our team at CIRCULAR STOCKMEIER. A complete portfolio with specialities and upcycled ingredients for cosmetic applications across Europe.
- Austria: Andrej Wraber
- Benelux: Michael Zschiesche
- France: Christelle Guillois, Eric Oliva
- Italy: Davide De Bernardi, Jessica Cancellieri
- Portugal: Sofia Caldas
- Switzerland: Oliver Timeus, Sonja Gehm
- Spain: Carmen Gomez Bou, Maria Jose Municio, Nieves Castello
- Poland: Karolina Wojtaszek, Monika Kukula
- Germany: Viktoria Regula, Sonja Gehm
- Central Eastern Europe: Andreea Olosutean, Petr Kucera
- STOCKMEIER Europe: Michael Zschiesche, Director Life Science
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The information on products and applications is intended to provide our customers with information and suggestions. They do not imply any legal assurance of certain properties of the products or their suitability for a specific application. Our technical advice, information and recommendations are given to the best of our knowledge are not binding and can only be given without obligation. They do not exempt the purchaser from testing our products for their suitability for the intended applications and purposes. The contents of this newsletter correspond with our current knowledge and make no claim to completeness.