Inovação em cosméticos labiais: integrando óleos da biodiversidade brasileira em fórmulas veganas

Abstract

The cosmetic industry has witnessed significant evolution towards adopting sustainable and ethical practices, driven by increasing consumer demand for products that respect the environment and promote health benefits. In the lip care segment, this trend is evidenced by the search for formulations that combine efficacy with socio-environmental responsibility. These formulations are preferably made from vegan and biodegradable ingredients, which minimize environmental impact and meet the expectations of an increasingly conscious public. In this context, the present study aimed to develop a line of vegan lip cosmetic products, including a lip scrub, lip balm, and gloss, using the Canabinnoid Active System (CBA) as a base. This innovative blend of vegetable oils from Brazilian biodiversity is an alternative to cannabidiol (CBD), a substance banned in Brazil for cosmetic use, which seeks to combine the benefits of phytocannabinoids with legality and market acceptance. The product development process involved several critical steps, including pharmacotechnical development, organoleptic evaluation, preliminary and accelerated stability, physical-chemical and microbiological quality control, and in vitro performance testing. The formulated cosmetics were subjected to rigorous testing to ensure their safety, quality, stability, and reproducibility. The results indicate that the developed products maintained consistent organoleptic characteristics without any visual quality deviations. Stability evaluations showed that the products are resistant to thermal stress and did not exhibit significant physical or chemical instability. Quality control tests confirmed mass uniformity, appropriate pH, viscosity, and density, as well as the efficacy of the preservative system used. Specifically, the lip scrub demonstrated a water content of 62.9%, with an ideal pH of 5.0, while the gloss exhibited a viscosity of 1279.6 millipascal/second and a density of 0.884 g/mL. The lip balm, in turn, showed excellent occlusivity and spreadability performance, although its sun protection factor was rated at only 1.17, indicating limited photoprotection capability. It is concluded that the developed line of lip cosmetics represents an effective and promising alternative for lip care, integrating efficacy with robust environmental responsibility. Furthermore, the use of ingredients from Brazilian biodiversity confirms the innovative and sustainable potential of the formulation, aligning with current trends of conscious consumption and sustainable beauty.