The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US, have teamed up to research biodegradable materials for cosmetics and explore solutions that combat the sun’s effect on the skin. ELC anticipates applying the results to personal care products that cater to sustainable and anti-aging trends. “Fostering strategic collaborations with world-leading scientific and academic institutions has long been a critical approach to driving innovation at ELC and enables us to remain at the forefront of research,” says Carl Haney, executive VP, research, product, and innovation officer at ELC.
