Essential Guide azelaic acid

Azepur99®, commercialized by Azeco Cosmeceuticals, a company founded in 2014 and specialized in azelaic acid supply, was properly designed to satisfy the fixed criteria by the EU SSbD: 1) the obtained product is pure, safe for consumers and for the environment. 2) it is obtained with a safe, low energy consuming, sustainable process, safe for workers and for the environment. 3) It is obtained from a vegetable renewable source coming from European lands. 4) after use, safe waste is obtained, considering azelaic acid is a safe molecule, readily biodegradable in the environment. 5) the obtained azelaic acid can generate benefit for consumers when properly used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Sustainability is about meeting the needs of society, living within the planet’s ecological limits and without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. According to the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit (2019 ) that works to change the face of the beauty industry by sustainable development, the prioritization of sustainability is paramount; 1) Consumers are conscious of sustainability 2) There are now more sustainable sourcing methods than ever: the personal care industry can today take advantage of ingredients originating from natural ingredients, sustainably sourced 3) Sustainability-marketed products are driving growth; 4) In some cases consumers have stopped buying cosmetic products with environmental concerns; 5) Personal care companies investing in sustainability increases 18X; 6) Consumers in developing markets are aware of the importance to buy green, healthy and clean personal care products.

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