Biopolymers used in beauty and personal care formulations

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Research

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Market

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Rules and standards in the news

28 Aug 2026EU microplastics ban pushes beauty from ingredient swaps to manufacturing change
11 Jul 2026EU Restricts Synthetic Carriers in Cosmetic Fragrances
3 Jul 2026EU Restricts Non-Biodegradable Fragrance Capsules

Strategy

Where the money goes

Money committed

11 Sept 2026Bioweg to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plant
11 Sept 2026BIOWEG to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plant - bioplastics MAGAZINE
14 Jul 2026Solabia completes Mibelle Biochemistry takeover

What's new · What is newest in this field?

Newest in innovation

22 JanPickering Double Emulsions Stabilized by a Binary Mixture of Anionic and Cationic Polysaccharide Nanocrystals Paper · Jiangnan University 15 JanExperimental data of manuscript Functional and bioactive properties of the protein-polysaccharide extracts from brown algae: Exploring novel functional ingredients [DATASET] Paper 15 JanExperimental data of manuscript Functional and bioactive properties of the protein-polysaccharide extracts from brown algae: Exploring novel functional ingredients [DATASET] Paper 13 JanStructural Elucidation and Moisturizing Potential of a Polysaccharide Derived from Tremella mesenterica Paper · Skin Research Center 12 JanFrom crown to cosmetics: Exploring the efficacy of an upcycled pineapple biopolymer in sustainable skincare, suncare and hair care applications Paper · Energy Concepts

Newest in the market

11 SeptBIOWEG to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plant - bioplastics MAGAZINE News · www.bioplasticsmagazine.com 11 SeptBioweg to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plant News · www.personalcaremagazine.com 10 SeptLubrizol launches biodegradable thickener for sulfate-free hair care and cleaners News · www.personalcareinsights.com 28 AugEU microplastics ban pushes beauty from ingredient swaps to manufacturing change News · www.personalcareinsights.com 24 AugVectorization: Optimizing active ingredient delivery in cosmetic formulas - Premium Beauty News News · Premium Beauty News

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Where the work is growing

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Latest in innovation

22 JanPickering Double Emulsions Stabilized by a Binary Mixture of Anionic and Cationic Polysaccharide Nanocrystals Paper · Jiangnan University Biopolymer emulsion stabilizers 15 JanExperimental data of manuscript Functional and bioactive properties of the protein-polysaccharide extracts from brown algae: Exploring novel functional ingredients [DATASET] Paper Biopolymer emulsion stabilizers 15 JanExperimental data of manuscript Functional and bioactive properties of the protein-polysaccharide extracts from brown algae: Exploring novel functional ingredients [DATASET] Paper Biopolymer emulsion stabilizers 13 JanStructural Elucidation and Moisturizing Potential of a Polysaccharide Derived from Tremella mesenterica Paper · Skin Research Center Biopolymer emulsion stabilizers 12 JanFrom crown to cosmetics: Exploring the efficacy of an upcycled pineapple biopolymer in sustainable skincare, suncare and hair care applications Paper · Energy Concepts Biopolymer emulsion stabilizers

Market · What is reaching the market?

Latest in the market

11 SeptBIOWEG to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plant - bioplastics MAGAZINE News · www.bioplasticsmagazine.com Biopolymer emulsion stabilizers 11 SeptBioweg to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plant News · www.personalcaremagazine.com Biopolymer emulsion stabilizers 10 SeptLubrizol launches biodegradable thickener for sulfate-free hair care and cleaners News · www.personalcareinsights.com Biodegradable beauty care polymers 28 AugEU microplastics ban pushes beauty from ingredient swaps to manufacturing change News · www.personalcareinsights.com Regulatory compliant cosmetic polymers 24 AugVectorization: Optimizing active ingredient delivery in cosmetic formulas - Premium Beauty News News · Premium Beauty News Eco-friendly cosmetic formulations

Rules and standards in the news

28 AugEU microplastics ban pushes beauty from ingredient swaps to manufacturing change News · www.personalcareinsights.com Regulatory compliant cosmetic polymers 11 JulEU Restricts Synthetic Carriers in Cosmetic Fragrances News · www.marketnexuspro.com Regulatory compliant cosmetic polymers 3 JulEU Restricts Non-Biodegradable Fragrance Capsules News · www.marketnexuspro.com Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance 24 AprBeyond microplastics: a shift in formulation chassis News · www.personalcaremagazine.com Sustainable Personal Care Polymers 17 FebWhy Carbomers Fail the EU’s Microplastic Test (And What It Means) News · news.macro-oceans.com Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance

Strategy · Where is the money and effort going?

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Money and capacity	–	–	–	11 SepBIOWEG to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plant - bioplastics MAGAZINEwww.bioplasticsmagazine.com 11 SepBioweg to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plantwww.personalcaremagazine.com
Launches and deployments	19 JanActive Concepts reveals how pineapple waste can power clean cosmeticswww.personalcareinsights.com	22 MayNYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Syensqo recovers curls with biodegradable polymers. - Personal Care InsightsPersonal Care Insights 14 MayNatursol BioSeven: a biodegradable cationic polymer for cosmetics - Industries Cosmétiqueswww.industries-cosmetiques.fr 29 AprNATURSOL BIOSEVEN: The cationic polymer that redefines the standards of a biodegradable cationic polymer for rinse-off formulationscosmeticsbusiness.com	–	10 SepLubrizol launches biodegradable thickener for sulfate-free hair care and cleanerswww.personalcareinsights.com
Partnerships	2 FebEastman and Kolmar Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Sustainable Innovation in Personal Care - SOFW - Verlag für chemische Industriesofw.com 22 JanPickering Double Emulsions Stabilized by a Binary Mixture of Anionic and Cationic Polysaccharide NanocrystalsJiangnan University, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Yuxi Normal University, Chinese University of Hong Kong 13 JanStructural Elucidation and Moisturizing Potential of a Polysaccharide Derived from Tremella mesentericaSkin Research Center, Kolmar Korea, Kyonggi University	–	–	–
New to this radar	9 DecColloidal stability and controlled release of Au@SiO₂ and Ag@SiO₂ core–shell nanostructures from biopolymer-based hydrogelsUniversity of Gdańsk 5 DecChitosan–Glucan Biopolymer Design: Extraction from Champignons with Improved Antioxidant and Antimicrobial FeaturesInstitute for Technology of Nuclear and other Mineral Raw Materials, Ministry of Interior 3 DecModification of polysaccharides with octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA): Reaction, effect on their functional properties and applicationsUniversidad de Oviedo	–	–	–

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