SUSTAINABLE COSMETIC PRODUCTS BASED ON NATURAL PLANT OILS

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https://doi.org/10.26408/136.06

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sustainable ingredients, market trends, cosmetic care oils, Polish cosmetics market

Abstract

An analysis was carried out of the market choice of leave-on cosmetic care oils available on the Polish market. The study aimed to analyze market trends and evaluate the chemical composition of cosmetic oils in terms of sustainability aspects. The analysis revealed a clear trend towards the use of more sustainable plant oil-based raw materials, the development of waterless formulas, multifunctionality, and minimalism formulations. The largest group in the market offer consists of cosmetic universal (multipurpose) oils as well as hair care oils. A total of 98 natural plant oils and fats were identified in the analyzed products’ composition, often used as substitutes for mineral or silicone oils, with the most popular being sunflower oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, and soybean oil.

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2025-12-29

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Malinowska, P. (2025). SUSTAINABLE COSMETIC PRODUCTS BASED ON NATURAL PLANT OILS . Scientific Journal of Gdynia Maritime University, 136(136), 74–88. https://doi.org/10.26408/136.06

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