Overcoming a palm-free formulation challenge
Recently, my favourite cosmetics database, Covalo, gave me a call. They asked if I could write an article about a formulation challenge—if I had one in mind. I had to laugh—after more than 10 years of formulating, I’ve got quite the list!
Over the years, my team and I have developed more than 200 NATRUE-compliant formulations for over 50 Indie brands. Indie brands are amazing because they often want to challenge the status quo, and with that come a lot of formulation challenges. Think of new textures, stricter sustainability requirements, or working within a thematic concept. Each project brought its own unique challenge.
The list to choose from was long, so I discussed with Covalo which challenges were truly worth highlighting. In the end, we landed on a challenge that took me years to solve: creating a rich, palm oil-free facial cream. A puzzle I couldn’t solve all at once, but years later, I finally found the missing piece.
Want to learn more?
In my full article on Covalo, I share all the technical details of this journey. Discover how we’ve found more and more alternatives over the years and how you, too, can contribute to a more sustainable cosmetics industry.