On the one hand you would think that the natural and organic cosmetics industry would be happy with the growing number of ethical labels making their way onto packs; however with no harmonisation and numbers increasing it could be at risk of creating...
By 2018 the global market for natural cosmetics is anticipated to reach €10.1bn, and brands in that segment need to be particularly responsive to consumer expectations.
Although many initiatives have been introduced by cosmetics companies to reduce their carbon footprint in recent years, new research suggests packaging is an area where things are still lagging behind.
Market researcher Organic Monitor is behind what is said to be the first-ever awards dedicated to the all-important issue of sustainability in the beauty industry.
After growing by over 30 per cent a year between 2002 and 2007 and expanding at a slower rate since the financial crisis, the French natural & organic cosmetics market is the now the second largest in Europe after Germany according to a recent report...
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.
In a Natural Cosmetics Brand Assessment report recently carried out by Organic Monitor, a chartered chemist analysed the ingredient composition of cosmetic products of over 50 brands that make natural and / or organic claims, finding that “many brands...
New research from Organic Monitor has found that the growth rate of global sales of natural and organic beauty products is slowing because of the weak economic climate, although figures are expected to climb by $5bn (€3.7bn) in the next four years.
The natural and organic beauty sector certification system is far from perfect and needs to be more unified to gain industry confidence from manufacturers to consumers according to Euromonitor.
While many natural and organic beauty and personal care companies are embracing sustainability in order to shore up their eco-credentials in response to rising consumer demand, Organic Monitor is surprised to find that adoption of the C2C (cradle-to-cradle)...
The rise of natural ingredients seems to be a never-ending trend, but could the fact that the beauty industry’s increasing reliance on agricultural crops mean trouble?
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.
Sourcing and technical hurdles still remain the primary reasons for the low adoption rate of sustainable fragrances and fragrance ingredients in the cosmetic industry with raw material availability and quality one of the major barriers.
As the dust settles from the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris, the organisers claim that cosmetic companies need to look beyond green formulations and embrace sustainable packaging.
An influx of new natural cosmetics entrants in Europe combined with slowing growth rates are current features characterising the market at present, as distribution becomes one of the key factors affecting a brand's success in the industry.
This year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit hosted by Organic Monitor is to explore ways to reduce the environmental and social impact of beauty products, with a particular focus on ingredients and packaging.
Natural personal care companies are expected to be a key target for investors in 2010, according to Organic Monitor’s latest Strategic Insights report.
Despite increased media coverage and new product launches, organic food and beauty products have still not gained mainstream acceptance amongst US consumers, according to market research firm Tabs Group.
Sales of natural and organic cosmetics are forecast to grow by 13 per cent in Europe this year, despite the tough retail environment caused by the economic downturn.
The relationship between the European harmonised standard Cosmos and its cousins on both sides of the Atlantic will be explored in a masterclass on natural and organic cosmetics.
The year has seen the strengthening of all things green in both the political and public consciousness. However, how is the cosmetics industry reacting to these shifting ideals and principles?
The year ahead is likely to be a defining one for the natural and
orgnanic cosmetics industry, particularly in light of steps towards
the harmonization of European standards.
As growth continues to steam ahead at full pace for natural and
organic personal care products in North America the market is
beginning to develop into a multi-tiered industry driven by an
increasingly discerning consumer, a new report...
As consumer demand for natural and organic cosmetic products leads
to a rapid evolution of the market, the face of the category looks
set to change enormously, both with respect to what shop shelves
have to offer and in the board...
The French market for naturals is showing the highest growth rates
in Europe, attracting international companies eager to carve out a
slice of what is already Europe's leading cosmetic and toiletry
market by value.
New research shows that natural personal care products are booming
in the UK, with sales doubling between 2002 and 2005, as consumers
continue to search out products that are chemical-free.
![Brands and retailers can diversify imagery around the menopause - depicting more women of colour, different body types and queer and non-binary people, says a media expert [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/23/menopause-beauty-can-help-shift-media-stereotypes-and-create-more-inclusive-category-says-expert/16193494-1-eng-GB/Menopause-beauty-can-help-shift-media-stereotypes-and-create-more-inclusive-category-says-expert.jpg)
![From staff training to digital diagnosis and data-based research, scientists in all related disciplines should collaborate to make the most of what the metaverse can offer the cosmetic dermatology world [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/15/metaverse-offers-cosmetic-dermatology-promise-for-diagnosis-doctor-patient-engagement-and-research/16171697-2-eng-GB/Metaverse-offers-cosmetic-dermatology-promise-for-diagnosis-doctor-patient-engagement-and-research.jpg)
![Today, the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) is made up of 35 beauty companies, suppliers, trade associations and NGOs, though many more are in final stages of becoming members [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/13/international-collaboration-on-cosmetics-safety-iccs-talks-funding-research-gaps-and-global-collaboration/16164881-1-eng-GB/International-Collaboration-on-Cosmetics-Safety-ICCS-talks-funding-research-gaps-and-global-collaboration.jpg)
![In 2023, two revised Directives on urban waste water treatment and packaging would become critical to follow closely, among other updates [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/regulation-safety/cosmetics-europe-director-general-discusses-unprecedented-2023-regulatory-change-for-beauty-personal-care/16107284-1-eng-GB/Cosmetics-Europe-director-general-discusses-unprecedented-2023-regulatory-change-for-beauty-personal-care.jpg)
![Recent advances enabling better characterization of the skin microbiome has led to important findings [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/01/20/la-roche-posay-reviews-skin-microbiome-wound-healing-link-identifying-promise-in-new-therapies/16102649-1-eng-GB/La-Roche-Posay-reviews-skin-microbiome-wound-healing-link-identifying-promise-in-new-therapies.jpg)
![Currently available in 14 languages, more will be added to the COSMILE Europe database next year, widening access even further for European consumers [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/21/cosmetics-europe-launches-cosmile-europe-database-for-information-on-30-000-ingredients-in-14-languages/16186577-1-eng-GB/Cosmetics-Europe-launches-COSMILE-Europe-database-for-information-on-30-000-ingredients-in-14-languages.jpg)
![There are a raft of theories available and ongoing research happening to identify the precise process behind blue light-induced skin damage [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/24/blue-light-skin-damage-science-must-focus-on-mechanisms-of-action-say-researchers/16198408-1-eng-GB/Blue-light-skin-damage-science-must-focus-on-mechanisms-of-action-say-researchers.jpg)
![The open letter says the current microplastics ban proposal doesn't go far enough, with 'exceptionally long transition periods' for some categories, including leave-on nail products [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/20/beauty-industry-writes-open-letter-to-european-commission-calling-for-swifter-microplastics-ban-in-cosmetics/16184813-1-eng-GB/Beauty-industry-writes-open-letter-to-European-Commission-calling-for-swifter-microplastics-ban-in-cosmetics.jpg)
![Some medical tech innovations, like smart mirrors or watches, can ultimately and indirectly lead to beauty through routine or product recommendations [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/02/medical-tech-versus-beauty-tech-the-innovative-focus-at-ces-2023-says-robin-raskin/16139546-1-eng-GB/Medical-tech-versus-beauty-tech-the-innovative-focus-at-CES-2023-says-Robin-Raskin.jpg)
![Researchers should be careful not to over-emphasise Euro-centric data, remembering that Africa has the highest level of genetic diversity in the world [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/01/12/dermatology-professor-discusses-skin-pigmentation-research-hurdles-and-opportunities-at-ifscc-2022/16077320-1-eng-GB/Dermatology-professor-discusses-skin-pigmentation-research-hurdles-and-opportunities-at-IFSCC-2022.jpg)