COSMETICS Ryon Harms COSMETICS Ryon Harms

Nobody Wants an Oil Slick on Their Face

The beauty industry made do with carbon black for as long as it had to. The formulators who built their careers around it were talented, rigorous, and working with the best available materials. That history deserves respect. But history is also the setup for what comes next.

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Kevin Bratcher Kevin Bratcher

Eliminating Emissions from Black Pigments

By proactively adopting sustainable alternatives like BioBlack, companies are not just mitigating environmental risks; they're also enhancing brand reputation, securing long-term customer loyalty, and positioning themselves competitively in markets that increasingly prioritize environmental responsibility.

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Jane Palmer Jane Palmer

Reversing the Toxic Legacy of Black Pigments

For over a century, carbon black has been the go-to black pigment across industries. But its toxic profile, particularly due to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nanoparticle risks, has gone under-recognized.

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