Assess the aquatic impact of your cosmetic formula
The following two parameters can be used to assess the impact of cosmetic formulations on the aquatic environment:
BIODEGRADABILITY
“Ability of a substance to break down into various elements under the action of living organisms”
Purpose :
Assess the ability of a cosmetic formula to be degraded by a biological process into simpler molecules.
ECOTOXICITY
“Inherent capacity of a chemical to cause adverse effects in a living organism”
Purpose :
Study the impact on living organisms in different ecosystems.
Biodegradability is a major parameter for assessing the environmental impact of cosmetic products.