Here’s how Naturalicious is navigating the health risks of common hair care ingredients. Insights from Founder Gwen Jimmere
Popular hair care products often contain harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks amongst females, like uterine fibroids, breast cancer, and early onset of menstruation in young girls. At the same time, safer natural alternatives frequently lack effectiveness, leading to frustration, especially for those with textured hair. Despite growing awareness of these issues, the market […]
How Peeq’s at-home eyelid cleaning device revolutionizes eye health – Insights from Tom Chapman, CEO.
According to WebMD, nearly 60% of Americans use a digital device for at least 5 hours a day, and 70% use more than one device at a time. This extensive screen time is linked to increased dry eye symptoms. When using screens, people tend to blink less frequently, which reduces the spread of tears across […]
How Axial3D enhances surgical outcomes using 3D imaging technology – Insights from Roger Johnston, CEO.
Traditional 2D imaging techniques like CT and MRI scans can be challenging for surgeons to interpret accurately. They lack depth, making it difficult to gauge spatial relationships between anatomical structures accurately. Also, they can distort anatomical structures’ true shape and size, leading to potential errors in surgical planning. 3D imaging technology offers several advantages that […]
Brisil’s Patented Technology Making Highly Dispersible Silica from Rice Husk Ash – Insights from Tanmay Pandya, CEO
Rice husk ash, a byproduct of burning rice husk for fuel, presents a significant disposal issue for industries, especially as pollution regulations become increasingly stringent. Without proper disposal methods, this ash can contribute to environmental pollution. Parallely, industries such as tire manufacturing are under pressure to adopt greener, more sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions […]
Here’s how Carbon Waters helps industries switch to Graphene-based materials. Insights from Alban Chesneau, CEO.
Traditional performance materials like steel are prone to corrosion, especially in harsh environments such as marine or industrial settings. Polymer alternatives and composites may lack the necessary mechanical strength for high-stress applications, leading to faster wear and tear. These materials struggle with efficient heat dissipation when used in electronics, leading to overheating and reduced performance. […]
How Soarce creates high-performance nanomaterials from seaweed. Insights from Derek Saltzman, CEO.
Conventional protective textiles, such as fire retardants and UV shielding materials, often contain toxic substances like Zinc Oxide and halogenated compounds. In addition to having significant environmental footprints, these harmful compounds can leach into the skin during use. Many eco-friendly alternatives have risen, but they struggle to match conventional materials’ performance and durability, making them […]
Augmented Reality (AR) Beauty Try-on Startups Helping Customers Shop Better At Home
Traditional beauty try-ons involved physical makeup testers available at retail stores. Due to the finite availability of tester products, these testers posed hygiene concerns and limited consumer experimentation. The surge in online shopping also increased the need for virtual solutions to replicate the in-store experience and help customers make informed purchasing decisions from the comfort […]
5 Sustainable Ingredients Sourcing Startups In Beauty Industry
Beauty and cosmetics supply chains prioritize cost-effectiveness and broad availability of ingredients over environmental impact and ethical considerations. This conventional approach can lead to significant environmental degradation, including deforestation, overharvesting of natural resources, and labor exploitation. The lack of traceability and transparency in these supply chains also leads to a disconnect between consumers and the […]
How Skin Gourmet is Nourishing Ghana’s Economy Through Edible Skincare
In a Nielsen IQ survey, 69% of consumers said sustainability has become more important to them over the last two years, yet 1 in 4 consumers believe companies are not making it easy for them to act sustainably. At the same time, the unavailability of good quality sources often makes it hard for companies to […]
5 Microbiome-Friendly Skincare Startups Protecting Skin’s Natural Flora
Traditional solutions have long focused on treating the skin’s surface with various chemicals to clean, moisturize, and rejuvenate in the skincare industry. While these methods have proven effective, they also come with challenges, such as disrupting the skin’s natural barrier, causing irritation, and sometimes leading to long-term damage. Conventional approaches have somewhat overlooked the complexity […]
5 Personalized Cosmetic Startups Providing Better Skin Health Outcomes
The current market, dominated by mass-produced products, often fails to meet individual skincare needs, leading to inefficiencies and wastage. With the rise of advanced technology, personalized cosmetics offer a promising solution, tailoring products to the specific requirements of each user. The skincare industry is transforming significantly, with personalized cosmetics at the forefront of this revolution. […]
5 Carbon Capture and Utilization Startups Upcycling CO2
The urgency to address climate change has propelled the development of technologies to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. Traditional decarbonization strategies primarily focus on reducing carbon emissions at the source, such as transitioning to renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency. However, these methods alone are insufficient to meet global climate targets due to the existing […]
5 Electrochemical Conversion Startups Generating Electricity from Chemicals
The chemical industry has long utilized traditional methods, such as the combustion of fossil fuels, to generate electricity. These methods pose significant environmental challenges, including high carbon emissions and extensive resource depletion. The traditional methods are also often limited by energy conversion and distribution inefficiencies, leading to further demands on already strained natural resources. Electrochemical […]
5 Chemical Recycling Startups Converting Wastes Into Useful Materials
Waste management has traditionally focused on landfilling, incineration, and mechanical recycling. While effective for volume reduction and basic material recovery, these methods often fall short in addressing the complexities of modern waste streams, particularly plastics and composite materials. Landfills consume valuable land and can lead to environmental contamination, while mechanical recycling degrades the material quality, […]
How Orbiba Robotics is Revolutionizing Organic Farming with AI-Powered Robots – Insights from Ilker Bektaş, CEO
Smart robots can solve the efficiency and labor shortage issues in agriculture. They can autonomously perform planting, harvesting, weeding, and monitoring crops. However, these farm robots often come with hefty price tags, making it challenging for small-scale farmers to afford them. Furthermore, they often use chemical fertilizers, which aren’t suitable for organic farming communities. Orbiba […]
How BUYO creates fully biodegradable plastic from agricultural waste – Insights from Hanh Do, CEO
Bioplastics are the ideal alternative to regular plastic. Often derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugarcane, or algae, these biodegradable materials can reduce our reliance on the 450 million tonnes of plastic produced annually. But they’re not perfect. Some biodegradable plastics may not break down completely, leaving residual material. Also, biodegradable plastics are usually […]
