An Approach towards Ecological Sustainability in the Beauty Industry

Abstract

The beauty industry is one of the most profitable and influential sectors globally, which means it has social, environmental, and moral responsibilities. Identifying and implementing strategies to meet these obligations is a significant challenge for the beauty industry. This study provides an overview of the leading technologies currently being investigated as alternatives for sustainability in the beauty industry. Discusses the industry’s environmental impact and identifies the critical drivers for change. The literature review classifies the approaches to ecological sustainability in the beauty industry into four categories: biotech beauty, bioremediation, bioeconomy/circular bioeconomy, and biomimicry. The essential characteristics considered in each approach were deduced biocompatibility, biodegradability, biomass-based materials, and expression biology. It will be a sustainable long-term solution to ensure that the beauty industry, with its extensive resource consumption and expansive supply chain, does not negatively impact the ecosystem.