This review explores sustainable ingredients in the cosmetic industry, emphasizing their environmental and health benefits. The article discusses various sources of sustainable ingredients, including plants, microorganisms, animals, in vitro cultures, and algae. It highlights the importance of using renewable and recycled materials to reduce the ecological footprint of cosmetics. The review also addresses the challenges and opportunities in developing eco-friendly cosmetic products, such as the use of biosurfactants, biocellulose, and microalgae-derived compounds. The article emphasizes the need for sustainable practices in the entire lifecycle of cosmetic products, from production to disposal. It also discusses the potential of recycled materials, such as food waste, in the cosmetic industry, highlighting their economic and environmental benefits. The review concludes with a call for further research and development in sustainable cosmetic ingredients to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly products.This review explores sustainable ingredients in the cosmetic industry, emphasizing their environmental and health benefits. The article discusses various sources of sustainable ingredients, including plants, microorganisms, animals, in vitro cultures, and algae. It highlights the importance of using renewable and recycled materials to reduce the ecological footprint of cosmetics. The review also addresses the challenges and opportunities in developing eco-friendly cosmetic products, such as the use of biosurfactants, biocellulose, and microalgae-derived compounds. The article emphasizes the need for sustainable practices in the entire lifecycle of cosmetic products, from production to disposal. It also discusses the potential of recycled materials, such as food waste, in the cosmetic industry, highlighting their economic and environmental benefits. The review concludes with a call for further research and development in sustainable cosmetic ingredients to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly products.