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Shell: Could Natural Gas Make Cosmetics More Sustainable?

Sustainability Magazine · last updated

Oil and gas giant Shell has taken its first step into the beauty and personal care industry. 

Shell Silk Alkane is a range of synthetic fluids engineered to deliver functional performance in cosmetics. 

The range is derived from Shell’s Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) technology, turning natural gas into highly pure synthetic molecules. 

Many cosmetic products contain crude oil derivatives which can have a negative impact on the environment. 

The extraction and refining processes for natural gas tend to be less harmful than those of crude oil, making ingredients like these a step closer to sustainability. 

Shell says that its Silk Alkane is vegan, biodegradable and low in ecotoxicity to water, soil, birds and plants.

“With the beauty and personal care industry shifting towards more responsible and biodegradable alternatives, Shell Silk Alkane emerges as a versatile, high-performance substitute for commonly used emollients and with its soft and silky sensory profile and stability,” says Vanessa Boag, Vice President, Global Marketing at Shell. 

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