This is in addition to beauty and personal care items like razors, combs, toothbrushes, tweezers, filers, buffers, blenders, cleansing tools, massagers and applicators.
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A 2017 survey by beauty e-tailer Skin Store found that the average woman used no less than 16 products just on her face. “The definition of R&D has to now change from research and development to recycle and develop," says Kalra. But even clean brands with better formulae and packaging aren’t addressing beauty’s biggest problem-the disposal of waste. Clean formulations, efficient recycling, non-toxic packaging have become basic hygiene practices expected by millennial customers.
A 2019 report by London-based analytics firm Future Market Insights predicts the global organic beauty market will touch $54 billion by 2027. This is especially relevant today when cosmetic giants are challenged with the growth of smaller, green brands. Unlike fashion, where brands such as Prada, Adidas and Zara have come together to form The Fashion Pact to work towards sustainability goals, big beauty brands are yet to come together for a collaborative push. “The beauty industry must work collectively to resolve the problem and big brands have to take the initiative," says Nonita Kalra, editor, Harper’s Bazaar India.