Glossary Content: Hormone/Endocrine disruptors: Are substances that can interfere with endocrine (or hormonal) systems. The disruption of this system can cause tumors, birth defects, and developmental disorders. Aka. hormonally active agents, endocrine disrupting chemicals, or endocrine disrupting compounds Eco-toxicity: Harmful to the environment and ecosystems. Mainly due to the ingredient being toxic or Non-biodegradable Carcinogen: [...]
San Diego, California and Warwick, Rhode Island (May 12, 2020) – Genomatica and Glenn LLC, an Azelis Americas company, today announced Glenn as the exclusive distributor of Genomatica’s Brontide™ natural butylene glycol in the U.S., effective immediately. Brontide is recognized in the personal care industry as a sustainably sourced, natural ingredient compared to traditionally produced petroleum-based butylene glycol. Glenn, a specialty ingredients distributor dedicated to the [...]
Emerging Trends During Covid Hand Sanitizers have long been the standard for easy protection on-the-go, but have hit a nationwide high in demand due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Purchases in the US have increased by 470% (the week ending 3/7/20, compared to the previous week). Google searches containing “Hand Sanitizer” and all variants, have become [...]
Your 2023 Vision Starts Moving with Active Beauty Consumers are being encouraged to exercise their bodies and brains, and beauty brands will formulate products to help them in their quest for health and fitness. Makeup and gym bags are equipped and ready to be filled with innovative products that are easy to use, have [...]
As each person is unique, so is what is important to them, especially in regards to the environmental impact of the consumer goods they purchase. Consumers are seeking full transparency from beauty companies on their sourcing methods, production, ingredients, and overall sustainability practices. As 47% feel the most important in purchasing a product is that [...]
Connect with consumers on both a cost and eco-conscious level with Energy Consumption Products that allow for saving of energy are advantageous both environmentally and economically for yourself and your consumer, and as consumers are looking for ways to conserve the planet's resources and reducing energy waste, make this part of your story through our [...]
Changing the way you formulate can aid in consumer concerns for the products their purchasing and their impact on: Waste Reduction Single-use packaging and excessive plastic use are making consumers rethink the products they buy, this applies to pretty much everything from bottled water, to household items, and of course beauty products. With this, consumers [...]
Water is Earths greatest and most essential resource, let us show you why people are paying attention to: Water Conservation 90% of US consumers believe it is important to take concrete steps to reduce environmental impact when it comes to reducing water usage. This comes two-fold. First in the household, and second by manufacturers. Creating [...]
One of the ways to add sustainability to your brand story is through: Natural Ingredient Sourcing Not only are consumers paying attention to what is safe for them to use, but also what is safe for the environment relative to mitigating depletion of resources. This is the reason for the increased importance of sustainable label [...]
An Ocean Full of Possibilities with Glenn, an Azelis Company Beauty products with natural ingredients from "under the sea" are having a high tide of popularity these days. Ocean inspired formulations using the very best ingredients from our life-giving oceans, is our primary focus on this segment of Grow your Know. Consumers are "surfing" [...]