{"id":57638,"date":"2018-10-22T07:29:42","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T05:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=57638"},"modified":"2018-10-17T13:37:30","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T11:37:30","slug":"frost-sullivan-gives-award-for-best-innovation-in-the-cosmetics-sector-to-bio-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/frost-sullivan-gives-award-for-best-innovation-in-the-cosmetics-sector-to-bio-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Frost &amp; Sullivan gives award for best innovation in the cosmetics sector to Bio-on"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Minerv Bio Cosmetics, the 100% natural bioplastic microspheres biodegradable in soil and water, are named the year&#8217;s most innovative biobased product in the cosmetics sector.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Frost &amp; Sullivan finds that &#8220;Bio-On is properly positioned to serve as a leader in the bio-polymeric ingredient revolution for the cosmetics industry&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>For Frost &amp; Sullivan, the bioplastic microspheres patented by Bio-on are &#8220;incredibly versatile&#8221; and are &#8220;a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers for use in not only cosmetics, but also in the food, healthcare, packaging, and FMCG industries. Looking ahead, the PHAs could provide a potential solution for cancer treatment within the next few years&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-57641 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/frost-300x275.jpg\" alt=\"frost\" width=\"223\" height=\"204\" \/>Bio-on, listed on the AIM segment of Borsa Italiana and operating in the high quality bioplastic sector, has been awarded the &#8220;Best Practices&#8221; award by Frost &amp; Sullivan for New Product Innovation in the Bio-based Ingredients for the Cosmetics industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In particular the analysts at Frost &amp; Sullivan examined the extraordinary performances of the Minerv Bio Cosmetics bioplastic microspheres designed to replace the polluting oil-based microplastics that are now found in many cosmetic formulations. An innovation certified by Natrue and Cosmos that looks set to profoundly transform the beauty products sector.<\/p>\n<p>The award, globally recognised as one of the most prestigious and reliable, confirms the unique nature of Bio-on&#8217;s solutions made from 100% natural and biodegradable bioplastic. Indeed, Frost &amp; Sullivan finds that &#8220;Bio-on is properly positioned to serve as a leader in the bio-polymeric ingredient revolution for the cosmetics industry&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Outlining its reasons for assigning the award, Frost &amp; Sullivan&#8217;s analysts write that &#8220;Bio-on SpA of Italy has developed an innovative range of patented biopolymers called PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) under the brand MINERV. MINERV-PHAs can be used as cosmetics ingredients because they are based on polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), which is a fully biodegradable PHA. For this reason, MINERV can be easily biodegraded in both marine water and soil yielding simple by-products such as carbon dioxide and water.&#8221; Bio-on&#8217;s biopolymers &#8220;successfully replace highly polluting products such as PET, PP, PE, HDPE, and LDPE&#8221;, which are widely used in cosmetics such as lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eye-liner, nail polish, creams, shampoos, shower gels and toothpastes. The presence of these microscopic plastic particles, which are oil-based and not biodegradable, is the cause of increasing marine pollution and a source of alarm around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Frost &amp; Sullivan confirms that the bioplastic microspheres patented by Bio-on (produced in various sizes and resembling a powder) are &#8220;incredibly versatile, with applications ranging from skin cream and make-up to hair care or hygiene products&#8221; and, if their high porosity is exploited, they &#8220;can act as a carrier and dispenser of bioactive ingredients such as vitamins, enzymes, fragrances, and other cosmetic actives&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The award recognises that Bio-on bioplastics &#8220;are a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers for use in not only cosmetics, but also in the food, healthcare, packaging, and FMCG industries. Looking ahead,&#8221; write the analysts at Frost &amp; Sullivan, &#8220;the PHAs could provide a potential solution for cancer treatment within the next few years&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The company is differentiated from its competitors by its capacity to address specific challenges its customers face by developing customized solutions&#8221;, writes Frost &amp; Sullivan, and &#8220;offering end-to-end support in research, development, manufacturing, and even technology licensing&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The main characteristics that distinguish Minerv Bio Cosmetics, the cosmetics ingredients (resembling a powder) made from Bio-on bioplastic microspheres of various sizes, are listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100% natural. Made from renewable plant sources using a bacterial fermentation process (human-friendly, non-pathogenic bacteria) and the entire process uses mechanical methods without chemical solvents.<\/li>\n<li>100% biodegradable. Full biodegradability in water and soil certified by Vincotte.<\/li>\n<li>Exceptionally high sphericity. This is a highly sought after characteristic in the cosmetics sector, and particularly in texturizing powders, because it guarantees smooth creams that are easier and more pleasurable to apply.<\/li>\n<li>High porosity. Thanks to this characteristic, bioplastic microcapsules can be &#8220;loaded&#8221; with and easily absorb active substances, which can then be carried and released for various applications. For some cosmetic creams, high porosity helps control excess sebum.<\/li>\n<li>Extraordinary optical properties. Bio-on&#8217;s bioplastic microspheres help make cosmetics that exceed the mattifying effect of most products currently on the market.<\/li>\n<li>They can also be used in sun protection products. The booster effect of Bio-on&#8217;s cosmetics ingredients drastically reduces the quantity of chemical UV filters to be used in the formulation.<\/li>\n<li>It is a platform product. The powders produced from 5 to 20 micron in size can be used in not only cosmetics, but also in the food, healthcare, packaging and FMCG industries. In the future, it could provide a solution for cancer treatment thanks to the ability of the microspheres to act as a carrier of active substances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>About Bio-On S.p.A.<\/h3>\n<p>Bio-On S.p.A., an Italian Intellectual Property Company (IPC), operates in the bioplastic sector conducting applied research and development of modern bio-fermentation technologies in the field of eco-sustainable and completely naturally biodegradable materials. In particular, Bio-On develops industrial applications through the creation of product characterisations, components and plastic items. Since February 2015, Bio-On S.p.A. has also been operating in the development of natural and sustainable chemicals for the future. Bio-On has developed an exclusive process for the production of a family of polymers called PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) from agricultural waste (including molasses and sugar cane and sugar beet syrups).<\/p>\n<p>The bioplastic produced in this way is able to replace the main families of traditional plastics in terms of performance, thermo-mechanical properties and versatility. Bio-On PHAs is a bioplastic that can be classified as 100% natural and completely biodegradable: this has been certified by Vincotte and by USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). The Issuer&#8217;s strategy envisages the marketing of licenses for PHAs production and related ancillary services, the development of R&amp;D (also through new collaborations with universities, research centres and industrial partners), as well as the realisation of industrial plants designed by Bio-On.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minerv Bio Cosmetics, the 100% natural bioplastic microspheres biodegradable in soil and water, are named the year&#8217;s most innovative biobased product in the cosmetics sector. Frost &amp; Sullivan finds that &#8220;Bio-On is properly positioned to serve as a leader in the bio-polymeric ingredient revolution for the cosmetics industry&#8221;. 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