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Naturals and organics
 | In-depth analysis of the latest products, ingredients innovations and certification programmes that are helping to shape this evolving category. Articles will also consider the all-important related issues of sustainability, accountability and ethical sourcing, which are being driven by an increasingly discerning consumer. |
Time to give men more choice in skin care as Bulldog bounds to Oz
02-May-2012 - 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.
Consumer demand sees strong growth for natural cosmetics in the Middle East
13-Apr-2012 - 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.
News in brief
Shiseido launches new mascara with camellia oil
13-Apr-2012 - Shiseido has developed a new mascara featuring camellia oil, that the company says provides moisture to the lashes and lasts up to 16 hours.
Seatons develops tomato oil emollient for skin care
12-Apr-2012 - 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 develops active claimed to enhance a man’s sexual attraction
11-Apr-2012 - 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.
Body Shop at ‘heart’ of the industry with new international store concept
30-Mar-2012 - 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.
New trend emerges as natural & organic brands expand onto mass markets
06-Mar-2012 - 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 reaches its limits.
Clariant to showcase vegetal-based biopolymers at in-cosmetics
28-Feb-2012 - Swiss specialty chemicals firm Clariant is showcasing its recently launched ‘Touch of Nature’ range of vegetal-based biopolymers at this year’s in-cosmetics event taking place in Barcelona from 17-19 April.
Bulldog taps into men’s facial skin care trend with natural eye roll-on
14-Feb-2012 - As the men’s skin care market picks up pace, men’s grooming brand Bulldog is introducing its new Eye Roll-On product in the UK following its successful launch in Sweden.
Shrimp derivative shown to aid skin permeation of green tea catechins
16-Jan-2012 - Chitosan microparticles, commonly derived from the shell of shrimp and other sea crustaceans, have been shown to significantly improve the ability of certain antioxidants to permeate the skin.
Kao demonstrates therapeutic effect of eucalyptus extract on skin’s outer layer functions
12-Jan-2012 - Researchers at cosmetics company Kao have demonstrated that a eucalyptus extract has the ability to improve the skin function on the outer layer in dry skin by increasing ceramide levels in the stratum corneum, in the epidermis and in keratinocytes.
Smartphone technology use to increase as mobile platforms become key info source for cosmetics
11-Jan-2012 - Following consumer reliance on eco-labels, including natural and organic logos, to identify sustainable cosmetic products, a shift is now expected in the coming years as consumers use smartphone technology to get real-time information when buying cosmetic products.
BASF discovers common yarrow plant’s potential as an anti-ageing cosmetic active
10-Jan-2012 - A new study funded by BASF Beauty Care Solutions has found that an extract of the common yarrow plant found in the Northern hemisphere can increase epidermal thickness and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pores.
Organic Monitor summit to focus on sustainable ingredients and distribution
15-Sep-2011 - Sustainable ingredients and distribution innovation will be the key themes discussed at this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, which will look at some of the sustainability initiatives in the beauty industry and look ahead at what can be done in the future.
Organic Monitor heralds Lansinoh’s entrance in natural personal care market
01-Sep-2011 - Organic Monitor stated how the acquisition route is one which many companies are taking as a good option to enter the natural personal care market following Lansinoh Laboratories’ acquisition of the Earth Friendly Baby brand.
Whey protein found to be natural alternative for cosmetics packaging
31-Aug-2011 - A Spanish team of researchers is developing a whey protein coating for use in packaging for industries such as cosmetics and food as a natural replacement to traditionally used plastic.
Companies should embrace and utilise sustainability initiatives… because it’s not going away
25-Aug-2011 - The beauty industry is no stranger to the term sustainability, and according to market analyst Euromonitor it is going to stay high on the agenda in the coming years, and industry can use it to its advantage.
Croda teams up with Aquapharm to utilise marine microbes for skin care
21-Jul-2011 - Marine biotechnology company Aquapharm Biodiscovery has signed a research and development agreement with specialty chemicals company Croda to develop a range of skin care products from marine microbes.
New skin care line targets pregnant women with organic products
16-Jun-2011 - New skin care company Bionee vows to tackle the problems pregnancy related problems in women with its latest dedicated product range which is certified organic.
Naturex launches new natural revitalising ingredient fresh from the Amazon
20-Apr-2011 - French natural ingredients company Naturex has launched its new skin rejuvenation active derived from Dragon’s blood, found in the Amazon rainforest.
Time for industry to respect biodiversity and act on it
06-Apr-2011 - Dr. Straetmans is paving the way for ingredients with more sustainable and eco-friendly credentials, claims key executive Fernando Ibarra in an exclusive video interview.
UEBT and NaTrue attempt to heighten ethical sourcing awareness
11-Mar-2011 - The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and NaTrue have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help raise awareness of the importance of naturally sourced cosmetics products and the ethical trade in natural ingredients derived from biodiversity.
Competition over US natural and organic standards intensifies
09-Mar-2011 - As three leading certification players vie to dominate the US market for natural and organic cosmetic products, competition is set to hot up in tandem with market growth.
Industry is ‘divided’ by proliferation of natural standards
09-Mar-2011 - The huge rise in the number of international and regional standards for organic and natural cosmetics in Europe is leading to confusion and division, according to market researcher Organic Monitor.
COSMOS organic and natural standard open for certification
25-Feb-2011 - The COSMOS organic and natural standard for cosmetics products, developed by five of Europe’s biggest standard bodies, is now open for applications.
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