Dermalogica will start to incorporate recyclable pumps into its top-selling facial cleansers in 2022. Although they may appear to be made from plastic, most pumps are actually made from metal. This makes them difficult to recycle and not eligible for most recycling programs. Dermalogica’s new monomaterial pump has a plastic spring that, like its bottles, is made of recyclable polyethylene. This allows you to dispose of the pump and bottle as one unit by simply placing them in the recycling bin. The new pump is lighter in weight and uses less virgin plastic, which means that Dermalogica can reduce its dependence on non-renewable resources.
Aptar, a market leader in packaging, partnered Dermalogica to offer the custom-made, recyclable pumps. Aptar develops, designs, and innovates products with people and the environment in mind. This innovative pump solution has been awarded multiple industry certifications. RecyClass and the Association of Plastics Recyclers Meets Prefer Guidance Program have also recognized it. RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative that focuses on harmonized recycling. Dermalogica is the world’s first skincare brand to include pumps in its packaging. This ensures a seamless recycling experience for customers as well as skin professionals around the world.
Lis elaborates: “As the industry leader we have an opportunity, and a responsibility, to make positive impacts, not just on the skin of peoples but also on the planet.” The fact that we were the first major skincare brand in the world to launch these mono-material, recyclable pumps puts pressure on others to follow our lead and innovate for the planet.
A recent study* showed that nearly 3 in 4 women (74%) say sustainability is a must-have when it comes to self-care products, yet there is often confusion on how toresponsibly recycle. Half of women would recycle self-care products. 42% of women, on the other hand, would just throw away a product if they didn’t know if it was recyclable. Dermalogica’s monomaterial packaging solution ensures that all parts of the package can be recycled easily and without any confusion.
As part of Dermalogica’s ongoing Healthy skin, healthy planetDermalogica has also introduced new bottles made of 50% post-consumer recycled resin plastic (PCR). Dermalogica began to produce 50% PCR bottles early in 2021. By 2025, the PCR integration will be expanded to full-size cleansers as well as toners. The mono-material pump will become available in 2022. It will be available with the 16.9oz sizes for Special Cleansing Gel, UltraCalming Cleanser and Clearing Skin Wash. www.dermalogica.com/sustainability.
*The Dermalogica Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 nationally representative US Women ages 18+, Between December 15th and 20th, 2021You can do this by sending an email invitation or an online survey. Data was weighted to ensure an accurate and reliable representation of U.S. females aged 18+.
about dermalogica:
Dermalogica revolutionized skincare when it came to market in 1986. With its innovative formulations, Dermalogica was able to exclude common irritants such as SD alcohol, mineral oil, lanolin, and other oils. Jane Wurwand created the products to support her advanced curriculum, which she had also developed for The International Dermal Institute. Wurwand led the company’s growth from an idea, to the most-requested professional skincare brand in the world.
Dermalogica is a global brand that is sold in more 80 countries. It also trains over 100,000 professionals each year. Dermalogica products may be purchased at select skin treatment centres upon recommendation from a qualified professional dermatologist. Dermalogica products are made in the USA, with its global operations based here CarsonJust south of Los Angeles. Visit Dermalogica to learn more. dermalogica.com.
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