CJ Biomaterials and Banila create bio-based serum jar for “Clean it Zero” range
09 Feb 2023 --- CJ Biomaterials, a South Korean producer of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), has developed a cosmetic jar for Banila’s “Clean it Zero” product line – trade name PHACT. The container leverages amorphous PHA technology and marks the company’s entry into the injection molding market.
The cosmetic jar was developed for Banila’s ceramide cleansing balm as part of its eco-friendly product range. Amorphous PHA is a softer, more rubbery version of PHA that offers different performance characteristics than crystalline or semi-crystalline forms of PHA.
The balm is made with ingredients derived from plants, while the ceramide component is extracted from the seeds of the moringa tree. In addition to the PHA-based container, biobased materials were used to create an application spatula.
“Combined with the recent introduction of our first consumer brand application – a cosmetic container for the WakeMake water velvet vegan cushion – demonstrates that demand for sustainable products is continuing to rise,” says Seung-Jin Lee, head of biomaterials at CJ CheilJedang, the parent company of CJ Biomaterials.
“We are committed to scaling production of PHA to meet that demand.”
Resilient biomaterial
Amorphous PHA is a tough, ductile, flexible and thermoplastic biomaterial with a high level of thermal processability. In combination with other polymers, it can be converted into various structures, including sheet, injection molded parts, fibers, films and tubes.
The material is considered “home compostable” and should technically be compostable in an environment where no special equipment or elevated temperatures are needed to degrade. The injection molding tech in the new container is in direct contact with the cleansing balm formulation.
PHACT is TUV OK Certified for industrial and home compost, soil biodegradable and marine biodegradable.
Their aPHA product, PHACT, is TUV OK certified for industrial and home compost, soil biodegradable, and marine biodegradable.
The paper packaging of the product is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified, meaning the paper comes from wood harvested from responsibly managed, environmentally conscious and economically viable forests.
“Consumers want to know that when they make purchases, they are not harming the environment,” says Seung-Jin Lee, head of biomaterials at CJ CheilJedang. “We are proud to build on the already strong environmental profile of the Clean It Zero ceramide cleansing balm.”
The new product is available at CJ Olive Young’s stores across South Korea.
Last month, PersonalCareInsights explored the latest green ingredient R&D highlights, which include new nature-based materials in cosmetic packaging and moves to harness the functionalities of yeast in a “molecular leap” for producing bio-collagen.
Edited by Inga de Jong
