"Greening" of Personal Care - Kline & Company
"Greening" of Personal Care - Kline & Company
"Greening" of Personal Care - Kline & Company
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How can emollients be natural or green?<br />
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Natural: Yes, natural oils, butters<br />
Mineral oil is nature-derived but not considered ‘green’<br />
Green: Yes, Esters<br />
Semi-synthetic, considerable portion <strong>of</strong> molecules are <strong>of</strong> vegetable origin<br />
Esterification chemistry accepted by most certification bodies<br />
Green: Lanolin<br />
Not directly derived from animals (sheep fleece)<br />
Used more widely in pharma market due to traditional rumours regarding<br />
sensitivity<br />
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