Startup and Material Scan: Clean Label Cosmetics

A leading cosmetics brand approached Stellarix to conduct startup scouting focused on non-GMO, non-toxic, and non-indigenous materials. The company’s aim remained trend mapping and material scouting for cosmetic products. The study primarily focused on discovering waxes, oils, gums, and natural polymers that work wonders in skin protection, collagen production, and hydration.

Client Background

The client is a giant manufacturer of cosmetic products looking for startups that source sustainable and natural ingredients to create their product line. The company requested to find emerging ingredients for top-quality cosmetic formulations that are skin-friendly.

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Engagement Objective:

The important reasons for engagements were:

• To scout suitable startups and green materials that are non-indigenous, non-toxic, and non-GMO for the cosmetic industry
• To examine materials from gums, oils, and natural polymers that are good for skin, boost collagen, and help in hydration
• To discover innovative ingredients supporting the manufacturing of advanced-quality cosmetic products
  

Approach:

• A comprehensive search was conducted for startups specializing in non-toxic and green-sourced materials that can be applied in cosmetic product manufacturing. The process included reports and studying databases
• Novel ingredients were studied and categorized based on their advantages and methods of application in cosmetic products
• The trend was mapped, and the latest innovations and developments by companies were identified to discover innovative ingredients
  

Client Impact:

The study helped the client meet with several budding startups manufacturing top-quality cosmetic products using natural polymers and green-sourced ingredients. Moreover, the client was able to discover and develop new formulations that helped them draw attention and demand from consumers. It helped them create a product line with collagen, brightening, and skin hydration effects. The client emerged as a brand offering sustainable ingredients and surpassed the competition in the market.

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