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Date: 2021-06-02

Level: Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration, 15 hp

Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University

Authors: Alkhayyat Abdulmoaz (97/01/01), Stita Ayham (93/06/18)

Title: Consumer Behavior towards green cosmetic products

Tutor: Michela Cozza

Keywords: Green products, purchase intention, eco-awareness, green cosmetic products, consumer behavior

Research question: What are the factors influencing consumer purchasing choices when choosing green cosmetic products over synthetic cosmetic products?

Purpose: To study the consumer behavior towards green products by analyzing the attitudes of customers choosing to purchase organic cosmetics and to further investigate the factors that affect their purchasing behavior.

Method: This research followed a quantitative approach with a deductive reasoning, done by conducting a survey to collect primary data and interpret the results in order to reach a reasonable conclusion.

Conclusion: It was found that green cosmetic products are important in reaching the various needs of customers as consent remaining environmentally friendly and sustainable is concerned. There are possible factors that impact consumer behavior, such as the social influences and eco-awareness, causing a change in buying behavior and attitudes.