Naturals and organics

E.F.E.O AGM to review on-going essential oil legislation

E.F.E.O AGM to review on-going essential oil legislation

By Michelle Yeomans

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.

Vegetal active developed to eliminate body odour in a safer way

Vegetal active developed to eliminate body odour in a safer way

By Michelle Yeomans

'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...

Beauty segment continues to emerge in Natural & Organic event

Beauty segment continues to emerge in Natural & Organic event

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.

German natural cosmetics market returns to form

German natural cosmetics market returns to form

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

Middle Eastern influence amongst trending scents for 2013

Middle Eastern influence amongst trending scents for 2013

By Michelle Yeomans

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.

EU project on deep-sea organisms claims to 'break new ground'

EU project on deep-sea organisms claims to 'break new ground'

By Michelle Yeomans

€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.

Is bee venom emerging again as a key skin care ingredient?

Is bee venom emerging again as a key skin care ingredient?

By Michelle Yeomans

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...

Farmed algae - potential to be major sustainable source for the industry

Farmed algae - potential to be major sustainable source for the industry

By Michelle Yeomans

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...

Kaden Biochemicals: just call us ‘Symrise bioactives’

Kaden Biochemicals: just call us ‘Symrise bioactives’

By Michelle Yeomans

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.

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Spotting the skin care trends so far in 2012

By Michelle Yeomans

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...

Ginseng - a skin care formulators dream?

Ginseng - a skin care formulators dream?

By Michelle Yeomans

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...

New trend emerges as natural & organic brands expand onto mass markets

New trend emerges as natural & organic brands expand onto mass markets

By Michelle Yeomans

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...