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Green ChemFinder Makes It Easier to Design Green Preservation Systems

New platform streamlines ingredient selection for sustainable cosmetic formulations.

Formulating preservative systems is more complex than ever. Beyond regulatory compliance and safety requirements, formulators must meet growing consumer expectations for natural and sustainable products. While the number of available preservatives keeps shrinking, the marketplace continues to introduce innovative ingredients with potential. But keeping up with launches and gathering reliable data remains an energy-intensive challenge. Multiple hurdles exist before data can be acquired and validated, slowing the formulation process.


A New Tool for the Beauty Industry


The Green Chem Finder platform addresses these industry challenges. It helps formulators stay current with market trends and innovation while discovering, evaluating and selecting the most suitable ingredients for their formulations. The era of “one preservative fits all” is behind us. Having key parameters readily available—such as pH range of efficacy, solubility and natural status—is crucial for effective ingredient selection.

To watch the YouTube introduction to Green Chem Finder, click here.


For example, to build a preservative system for a formulation at high pH, simply enter the pH range along with antimicrobial activity required (antibacterial, antifungal, broad spectrum or booster). The tool will select, out of 300 ingredients, the ones showing antimicrobial activity in that range. Or if one is working with a powder based system you can select the solid option and the tool will show which ingredients are available with that physical status. Several criteria can be selected at the same time; including natural content, palm status and even regulatory status in Europe, China and US, giving a very selective choice based on the criteria chosen.


Transparent Data for Informed Decisions


The Green Chem Finder platform provides formulators with clarity through transparent data covering microbiology, sustainability and cosmetic science. It allows them to stay up to date and cutting edge in the ingredients selection process. All data is carefully gathered and curated by Dr. Barbara Olioso, ensuring that ingredients featured on the platform come from reputable suppliers. Olioso is the founder of The Green Chemist. Users can set up to 20 different search criteria. It allows the platform to shortlist ingredients that match their specific parameters. This streamlined approach enables formulators to focus their efforts on testing the most promising candidates. The platform includes detailed supplier information, making it easier to obtain samples and additional technical data when needed.

Green Chem Finder has partnerships with leading industry organizations including the Cosmetics Cluster UK, Evident Ingredients and Inolex, further strengthening its commitment to supporting sustainable cosmetic innovation.

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