Dear Dr. Olioso, I recently explored Green Chem Finder and found it a great resource – extremely helpful for formulators working on natural preservation systems
Cosmetic formulators face an overwhelming task when selecting green ingredients. Sustainability data, regulatory status and supplier information are scattered across multiple sources, often incomplete or outdated. In an industry transitioning rapidly towards greener formulation, there has been no single platform to search, compare and select sustainable cosmetic ingredients — until now
GreenChem Finder brings together cosmetic scientists, manufacturers and raw material suppliers on a single, easy-to-use platform — helping formulators discover, compare and connect with suppliers who prioritise sustainability, transparency and green chemistry.
Together, we’re building a more sustainable future for the beauty industry.
Why the GreenChem Finder
The cosmetics industry is transitioning towards greener, more sustainable ingredients — but with over 30,000 cosmetic ingredients on the European market, finding the right ones is a major challenge.
Sourcing reliable sustainability data, regulatory status and green chemistry credentials for preservatives, boosters and antimicrobial multifunctionals is an incredibly time-consuming task, with information scattered across supplier websites, regulatory databases and trade publications.
No other platform brings together a curated, searchable collection of sustainable cosmetic ingredients with the data formulators need to make confident, informed decisions.
GreenChem Finder solves this by offering an easy way to search and select green chemistry ingredients across 20+ sustainability, safety and regulatory criteria — and it’s constantly evolving based on your feedback.
Dr Barbara Olioso, MRSC, is a green chemist with over 20 years’ experience in developing natural and organic cosmetics. With a Doctor degree in Chemistry and further qualifications in Food and Cosmetic Science, she blends scientific expertise with a deep passion for sustainable formulation.
Barbara has worked with leading brands like ESPA International and Windle London, and is a regular contributor to industry events and publications. Through GreenChem Finder, she aims to simplify the way formulators and brands discover eco-conscious ingredients—making sustainability more accessible, practical, and effective.
From indie brands to global labs, here’s what users are saying about their experience with GreenChem Finder.
Dear Dr. Olioso, I recently explored Green Chem Finder and found it a great resource – extremely helpful for formulators working on natural preservation systems
A formulator
Thank you – You are making a positive contribution to changing formulating and I commend you on this.
A formulator
R&D Director,
GreenChem Finder is a much-needed evolution in cosmetic ingredient discovery. Its strength lies in deep domain understanding — recognising that formulators don’t need more ingredients, they need better information, faster. By unifying technical performance, sustainability metrics and regulatory intelligence in one accessible platform, it removes a major barrier to green chemistry adoption. With continued data expansion, this tool has the potential to become an industry standard..
C&T Alle awards judge
This digital platform offers easy access to a database of preservatives for cosmetics which is helpful in terms of including all relevant considerations and the time it saves. Whist the platform does nor claim to contain every preservative – it helps to select from a list using a combination of filters that is wide and of highest relevance to formulators.
C&T Alle' awards judge