All of us are well aware of the term recycling, but how many of you know what upcycling means? Recycling is the process that involves the destruction of waste to give birth to something new. Upcycling, which, in reality, is a cousin of recycling, takes waste and makes something new from the same waste but in its current state. Upcycling does not destroy the waste to create something new from it. It simply creates something new in its present state only. Here, we will discuss how Clark’s Botanicals upcycles its botanical waste to create highly effective and super efficient beauty products.

In the fashion world, the term upcycling has been creating a buzz for the past few years. But it was only after the 2000s that research in the field of upcycling food and botanical waste for beauty, especially skincare, has gone up. Upcycling of botanical waste and food for skincare and cosmetics has grown exponentially all across the globe. Most of the people around the world are aware and well informed about the environment, and the majority aspire to work towards the good earth. Now with the information available online and in print media, we are aware of the fact that food processing waste and the plant parts that were earlier discarded often include compounds. These compounds are a great source of antioxidants and prebiotics that are great for skin. Not only does upcycling these wasted parts benefit skin, but they are also extremely beneficial to the environment.

Here, we have mentioned a few examples of food products used in Clark’s Botanicals products. It is one of the stores on PowerShopr. The food products carry valuable potential in their waste and are perfect for upcycling. A few examples of the ingredients used by this store for upcycling are olives, coffee, tomatoes, and citrus.

Olive: Olive offers the best anti-aging effects for the skin. Stuffed with antioxidants, this ingredient stimulates collagen production, automatically making your skin look younger. It also inhibits the production of the pigment melanin which results in clearer skin.

Coffee: Definitely, one of the most loved drinks worldwide. Because of the high demand, the coffee industry generates a vast amount of waste that is stuffed with polyphenols and acids.

Tomato: The waste of tomatoes is as beneficial as the fruit itself. Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, its waste nourishes your skin from within.

Citrus: The waste of citrus contain flavonoids, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, Vitamin E and phytosterols, and very many essential oils. Most of these essential oils are promising antioxidants.

Clark’s Botanicals work with laboratories to source upcycled products. The story also harvests their most radical botanical ingredient – jasmine. To harness the overall potential of the Jasmine plant, they extract flavonoid, a type of molecule. Flavonoids are extracted from the pressed cake – made from leftover seeds and stems. These byproducts are otherwise a waste. At Clark’s Botanicals, the jasmine enzymes are further energized, making their complex 11 times more potent than regular jasmine extracts. Flavonoids and saponins contain antiseptic and antioxidant properties. These are potent elements to protect skin against UV damage.

By unlocking the full potential of the jasmine plant and making use of each and every part of this powerful plant, these traditional natural brands recognize the bounties of mother earth and work towards its sustainability. Upcycling reduces massive wastage from the planet by utilizing it in a beneficial manner. All botanical products are effective and potent in more ways than one.

Upcycling is good for the skin and the planet. Look for brands that work towards healthy earth and produce natural therapies.

Here are a few skincare products by Clark’s Botanicals that integrates botanical and upcycled jasmine in its ingredients.

JASMINE VITAL HEALING CREAM

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