Upcycled Beauty Turning Agricultural Waste like rose petals, sandalwood chips, and citrus peels into cosmetics

Date:9 April 2024

Application

• Sustainable perfume creation using upcycled ingredients like fruit peels and wood shavings.

Description

This project focuses on the use of upcycled ingredients in beauty products, transforming discarded agricultural by-products into luxurious formulations. Brands like Le Prunier, Nina Ricci, and Ellis Brooklyn repurpose food waste, such as plum kernels, citrus peels, and wood shavings, to create skincare and perfumes. The process not only reduces waste but also contributes to a more sustainable, circular economy. These innovative products prove that sustainability and luxury can go hand in hand.

 

Pathway Description:

Upcycled fragrances are made through distillation, where waste ingredients like rose petals, sandalwood chips, and citrus peels are re-distilled to create new, sustainable scent notes.