Study goals
The main objective of this research is to analyze a relationship between the dimensions of sustainability through the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) model mediated by innovation in the purchase intention of consumers who adhere to environmentally friendly cosmetics.
Relevance / originality
The effects of the dimensions of the TBL on the innovativeness of consumers in buying environmentally friendly cosmetics was derived from the need for companies to understand the relationship of consumers with these products, through the interference of the environmental, social and economic dimensions, and, with that, they can place on the market innovative and sustainable cosmetics, according to what the consumer can use and buy.
Methodology / approach
Theoretical development
Main results
Development of a conceptual model that contemplates the social, environmental and economic dimensions of TBL and its relationship with consumer innovativeness, as well as the relationship between innovativeness and purchase intention.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Development of a conceptual model based on four hypotheses to be tested.
Social / management contributions
This research seeks to contribute with sustainable cosmetics companies so that they have the knowledge of what is necessary to produce these types of products in order to know the behavior of the consumer who searches for sustainable cosmetics.