Natural personal care is continuing to grow at healthy rates worldwide even in the United States and Europe, where other categories have been less dynamic, according to new data from Kline.
A new global report from market researcher, Datamonitor Consumer highlights the fact that anti-ageing and anti-dandruff are becoming increasingly important sectors in hair care.
Despite the benefits brands positioning themselves as natural and organic can bring, they are likely to remain a small percentage of the market due to safety and efficacy issues, according to an analyst from the market research firm.
That expert is Chris Kilham, better known as the ‘Medicine Hunter’ whose life consists of venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones to search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits for cosmetic companies like...
The German flavour and fragrance manufacturer is opening a catalysis laboratory that it says will focus on advancing its strategic research focus in green chemistry and investigating the synthesis of new molecules.
The Sweden-based cosmetic company has invested in a new plant that will solely focus on the cultivation of plant stem cell cultures as it further aims to develop stronger anti-ageing ingredients that can boost and rejuvenate the skin.
The natural ingredients supplier has expanded its portfolio to include botanical oils to meet growing trends. Cosmetics Design was at the exclusive unveiling in Paris this week where experts in R&D and sourcing revealed Naturex's goal to create...
According to the ECPA, the EU needs to unlock its innovation potential with active ingredients after finding the share of global crop R&D decreased in markets from 33% in the 80s to only 16% today.
As natural cosmetic formulators continue to search for workable preservative solutions, food ingredients are proving popular but only form a part of the solution, Organic Monitor claims.
A German ingredient company has released two new microbial stabilizer products which promise good performance without sacrificing environmental friendliness.
Cosmetics ingredient and flavouring giant Naturex has formed a partnership with the University of Avignon to find environmentally friendly ways of extracting natural ingredients.
Herborist, a brand positioned at the crossroads of traditional Chinese herbal extracts and the latest modern biotechnical achievement has further invested in the German markets following increasing demand from consumers for more Eastern based formulations.
As the quest for natural substitutes to petroleum-based plastics continues, scientists at the Polytechnic University of Catalonidia have discovered a microorganism in South America that produces poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), which will come as good...
In the year since the Bio-renewables Development Centre opened at the University of York, the team of researchers have been working with local SMEs and large multinationals to explore novel business opportunities around the use of sustainable raw materials.
That expert is Tyler Heiden Jones, president of the revolutionary organic beauty brand Intelligent Nutrients, who reveals that the company’s newest in store experience; a bio feedback machine, can scientifically show the instant impact aromas have on...
Organisers, Organic Monitor has made green formulations and sustainable packaging focal themes at the next edition of its European Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, in a bid to cater to the growing pressure placed on the industry to reduce its carbon footprint.
A call for greater steps to be taken to change consumer behaviour if the cosmetics industry is to reduce its environmental footprint was a key message highlighted in 4th North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
Researchers at the University of Alicante have patented a new device that cultivates microalgae more efficiently; a technology that its lead scientist says will be of great value to the cosmetics industry as algae based formulations become more of a trend.
The European Federation of Essential Oils is set to hold its 10th annual general meeting which will bring EU professionals together to review on-going legislation and developments in the segment.
'Quillaja saponaria', an active extracted from the soapbark tree, has until now, been mainly sourced for use in the food industry. Here, Cosmetics Design speaks with Luigi Rigano, consultant at Pera Ingredients, about how this unusual extract...
The Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show, initially dedicated to the health food and organic sectors, has built momentum with beauty professionals as features like a 'Beauty and Spa’ division emerges as crowd drawing segments.
The German natural cosmetics market has recovered from growth of only 2.5 per cent in 2011, to sales up 5.5 per cent in 2012, according to the latest figures.
The cosmetic giant’s research and technology department has entered into an exclusive partnership with French plant biology specialist 'Plant Advanced Technologies' (PAT) in an effort to develop a line of pure active ingredients.
According to various fragrance experts, this year, a strong Middle Eastern trend and tropical scents will influence and lead the way in the fragrance sector, seeing a rise in demand for the likes of exotic spices and retro floral ingredients.
€9.5m has been invested into a project whereby scientists from various EU countries will collaborate to assemble and screen samples of mud and sediment from previously untapped, oceanic trenches to determine their potential for the cosmetics industry.
Bee venom popped up on the skin care scene a few years back as a natural alternative to the hugely popular Botox trend, boasting restoration and plumping properties, particularly in menopausal skin. Years later, it appears skin care formulators are turning...
Mergers and acquisitions in the last couple of years have demonstrated companies' increased interest in organic and natural-positioned products and brands, according to the market researcher.
As marine extracts become increasingly important with cosmetic manufacturers, algae are receiving much attention due to their renewable nature. Arizona-based Heliae is one specialist company currently catering to this demand that says the organism group have...
Dr.Hauschka Skin Care has invested in a new fair trade initiative in Ethiopia in a bid it says, to create an economically sustainable community by establishing a biodynamic resource for Damask rose essential oil.
On reporting Lush founder Mark Constantine's claims that L’Oreal wanted to sell the global chain yesterday, a representative for The Body Shop promptly contacted Cosmetics Design to rubbish what it refers to as an ‘incorrect rumour’.
According to the latest research from Frost & Sullivan, rising green consciousness in the Asia-Pacific region has generated demand for natural products and the segment is estimated to reach $176.4 million (€137m) by 2017.
Through its parent company Symrise, Kaden Biochemicals will now go under the name ‘Symrise bioactives’ in a move to gain greater visibility, a revamped market presence and to expand its portfolio of biofunctional ingredients.
There are a plethora of obstacles when it comes to tackling organic and natural formulation says formulation expert Dr Barbara Olioso, who points to ‘technology, knowledge and common sense’ as the best navigation tools.
Euromonitor is amongst a host of renowned industry professionals headlining the keynote line-up at Scandinavia’s natural and organic products trade event in October.
According to Euromonitor expert Irina Barbalova, the industry has seen a definitive shift in skin care product positioning which can be seen through "category cross overs, multitasking, multi-functionality and generally a more holistic approach to...
This was the belief of Ecocert’s spokesperson Vincent Morel on the current state of the US cosmetics market on defining an organic product. Following its acquisition of Indiana Certified Organic (ICO) last year, Cosmetics Design caught up with the company...
As Crodarom launches its new ginseng active this month, it is apparent that the traditional Chinese and herbal medicine has become a popular ingredient for skin care manufacturers due to its natural antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and most importantly...
It is a view shared by many industry professionals set to attend the new trade event, Natural Products Scandinavia in October, who perceive Northern European consumers to be more informed about the benefits of natural products.
UK-based brand Bulldog is set to launch its range of natural products in Australia; the first in a line of five international launches designed to offer men a wider choice of skin care products.
An increase in consumer demand for green and organic products has seen the natural cosmetics market in the Middle East grow 20 per cent in 2011, with the UAE market comprising the major portion of regional demand.
Seatons has added tomato seed oil to its range of vegetable and fruit extracts, an ingredient that will specifically target lip and skin care moisturising products.
Provital Group has developed a new active from Coleus forskohlii root and black tea, that the company says has the ability to “increase a man’s power of physical attraction.
At its recent global re-launch The Body Shop unveiled plans to bring ‘Beauty With Heart’ to the industry through new international ‘Pulse’ concept stores set to roll out this summer, to better engage and interact with the consumer.
According to research carried out by Organic Monitor, natural & organic brands on the North American market are making inroads in mass market retailers and encouraging supermarkets to develop private label ranges as shelf-space in natural food shops...
