Vegan Beauty Innovations: Powered by Green Biotechnology

As mentioned previously, Coty, Inc. recently made headlines with reports it may sell off its consumer beauty division, including brands such as CoverGirl and Rimmel. But what is equally newsworthy, Coty’s CEO Sue Nabi, who joined Coty in 2020, brought her own high-end vegan skincare brand Orveda into the portfolio in 2021. Orveda is positioned …

Bakuchiol vs. Retinol: A Clean Beauty Guide to Retinoid Alternatives

What are Retinoids? Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that are widely used in skincare for their ability to reduce fine lines, even skin tone, and boost collagen. Common forms include retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl palmitate, and tretinoin. What is Bakuchiol? Bakuchiol is a plant-derived extract from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia (aka “babchi”), a plant traditionally …