We actively search for alternatives to ingredients known for their environmental persistence.

Our scientists use the EcoBeautyScore tool to assess and monitor the environmental impacts of our formulas and their ingredients. It enables R&D teams to compare raw materials, measure environmental footprints, and integrate sustainability into decision-making.

We favor biodegradable ingredients, this means choosing ingredients that break down naturally and quickly, without leaving harmful residues in water or soil.

We are committed to increasing the use of renewable ingredients by enhancing the naturality of our products.

By favoring plant-based, renewable, and responsibly sourced materials to reduce our dependence on finite resources and contribute to a more circular and regenerative beauty model.

Our approach is grounded in internationally recognized standards such as ISO 16128, which ensures consistency and transparency in how we define and calculate naturality.

We are committed to reducing the environmental and social impact of our ingredients by prioritizing responsibly sourced raw materials.

We work on increasing the share of certified sustainable materials, such as RSPO-certified palm oil.

Our ingredient selection is guided by the principles of Green Science, combining innovation with environmental responsibility.

Our R&D teams collaborate with biotech companies, start-ups, and academic researchers to develop and source actives through biotechnology, green chemistry, and green extraction.

Volume efficiency

Reducing the amount of material lowers environmental impacts across the packaging lifecycle and decreases transport costs.

We focus on efficiency and sustainability at every level:

• Primary packaging (mainly glass, metal and plastic): We optimize volume from the design phase and carefully evaluate materials to reduce usage while maintaining functionality and aesthetics.
• Secondary packaging (mostly cardboard): Sizes are defined to minimize empty space, optimize the material-to-product ratio, and improve transport and storage efficiency.
• Tertiary packaging (often corrugated cardboard): Customized boxes are designed to fit secondary packaging precisely, maximizing load density, reducing logistics costs, and minimizing environmental impact

Weight efficiency

• Glass: Weight is limited according to product content and design, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal.
• Metal, plastic, wood, and paper: Materials are optimized based on the conversion process to reduce usage, maintain functionality, and support recyclability.

Renewable materials

Using renewable materials helps reduce the packaging carbon footprint by minimizing the need for fossil-based resources.

At Puig, we foster the use of bioplastics from renewable sources, encourage plant-based fibers that break down quickly to reduce plastic waste, and source only FSC®-certified wood and paper to prevent deforestation.

Recycled materials

Recycled materials generally reduce energy and water use, lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to virgin materials, and support sustainable markets for household-collected packaging.

Following our eco-design principles, we increase the use of recycled materials across all packaging:

• Glass: Our glassmakers raise post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to reduce emissions.

• Plastics: We incorporate more PCR as part of our commitment to sustainable packaging.

• Metals: Both post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) materials play a key role in lowering metal-related emissions.

Refill and reuse

Refillable formats minimize environmental impact by reducing waste and the energy required to produce new packaging.

In this context, all fragrance bestsellers incorporate at least one refillable format.

Recyclability

We support the circular economy by enhancing the durability and recyclability of our products.

By designing packaging that is durable, reusable, and recyclable, we reduce waste, limit the use of virgin resources, and optimize material efficiency.

At Puig, circularity is achieved through material-specific design choices:

• Glass is designed to be fully recyclable, without disruptors.

• Paper is fully recyclable, without plastic laminations.

• Plastics favor resins compatible with existing recycling streams (PET, PP, PE), as well as bioplastics.

• Metals that are non-recyclable in conventional streams, are strictly limited to preserve recyclability at end of life.

Life Cycle Assessment

For new launches and repacks, Puig uses the SPICE eco-design tool.

This tool enables packaging teams to compare materials, measure environmental footprints, and integrate sustainability into decision-making—helping minimize impacts at disposal and recycling stages.

As a corporate member of the SPICE initiative, Puig contributes to industry-wide advancements in sustainable packaging.

Puig also supports the EcoBeautyScore industry association in developing a methodology that provides consumers with transparent, science-based and comparable information on the environmental performance of beauty products, across both formulas and packaging.