Skip to main content

LUP Student Papers

LUND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Going Greener? Innovation and the Rise of Natural Products in the Cosmetic Industry

Kurkinen, Anna Vera Henriikka LU (2023) EOSK12 20231
Department of Economic History
Abstract
This thesis explores the growing interest in sustainability in the cosmetic industry, particularly focusing on the rise of natural cosmetic products. The study adopts an explanatory sequential mixed methods design, incorporating quantitative analysis of patent data from the European Patent Office between 2000 and 2022, as well as qualitative insights from expert interviews. The findings indicate a significant increase in the number of cosmetic patents that include natural and plant-based ingredients. The thesis examines the potential reasons behind this trend and explores how cosmetic companies are responding to the heightened demand for environmentally friendly products. The analysis highlights the complexity of the shift towards more... (More)
This thesis explores the growing interest in sustainability in the cosmetic industry, particularly focusing on the rise of natural cosmetic products. The study adopts an explanatory sequential mixed methods design, incorporating quantitative analysis of patent data from the European Patent Office between 2000 and 2022, as well as qualitative insights from expert interviews. The findings indicate a significant increase in the number of cosmetic patents that include natural and plant-based ingredients. The thesis examines the potential reasons behind this trend and explores how cosmetic companies are responding to the heightened demand for environmentally friendly products. The analysis highlights the complexity of the shift towards more sustainable cosmetics, involving various conflicting interests and perspectives. (Less)
Please use this url to cite or link to this publication:
author
Kurkinen, Anna Vera Henriikka LU
supervisor
organization
course
EOSK12 20231
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
cosmetics, cosmetic industry, natural cosmetics, green cosmetics innovation
language
English
id
9132622
date added to LUP
2023-08-30 08:52:05
date last changed
2023-08-30 08:52:05
@misc{9132622,
  abstract     = {{This thesis explores the growing interest in sustainability in the cosmetic industry, particularly focusing on the rise of natural cosmetic products. The study adopts an explanatory sequential mixed methods design, incorporating quantitative analysis of patent data from the European Patent Office between 2000 and 2022, as well as qualitative insights from expert interviews. The findings indicate a significant increase in the number of cosmetic patents that include natural and plant-based ingredients. The thesis examines the potential reasons behind this trend and explores how cosmetic companies are responding to the heightened demand for environmentally friendly products. The analysis highlights the complexity of the shift towards more sustainable cosmetics, involving various conflicting interests and perspectives.}},
  author       = {{Kurkinen, Anna Vera Henriikka}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Going Greener? Innovation and the Rise of Natural Products in the Cosmetic Industry}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}