Natural Beauty

Bringing the UK natural and organic products industry the latest natural beauty news.

Formula Botanica launches ‘breakthrough’ make-up course

Formula Botanica has announced the launch of its first make-up course in what it calls a ‘breakthrough move’ in natural cosmetic formulation.

Mintel: consumers demand beauty brands with purpose

According to a new Future Forward report from Mintel, consumers are seeking businesses who have real purpose and bring about social change.

NATRUE lends voice to global EcoBeautyScore Consortium

NATRUE has joined the EcoBeautyScore Consortium which aims to develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system.

Self-care pouring massage candles from Yoga My Life

Yoga My Life has introduced three handmade Afterglow Pouring Massage Candles that are 100% plant-based and ideal for self-care at home.

In bloom: organic beauty and wellbeing hits new highs

Rosie Greenaway casts her eye over the Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market Report 2022 In the Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market Report 2022 (OBWMR) Soil...

2022 Beauty Shortlist Awards see indies rising to the top

The winners of the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2022 have been announced, with successful products including aromatherapeutic bath and body heroes.

Solid superheroes

Rosie Greenaway catalogues some of the latest solid beauty superhero products which have come to market and caught her eye.

Male delivery

Jane Wolfe discovers how the male skincare sector is progressing and how the younger generation is starting to change the rules of the game

B Corp Beauty coalition welcomes Weleda

Weleda has announced it will be represented on the board of the newly launched international B Corp Beauty Coalition by its MD Jayn Sterland.

New report highlights how UK beauty sector is failing multi-ethnic consumers

A new report finds that nearly four in ten Black female shoppers say it’s hard to find cosmetics and skincare.

Wild Cosmetics secures £5MN in funding

Personal care brand Wild Cosmetics has picked up an extra £5 million from existing investors in a funding round led by JamJar Investments.

EarthKind stretches hair care offer with Elasticity Bar

EarthKind has introduced its Elasticity Bar – a pre-wash hair treatment mask designed to restructure, restrengthen and recondition hair.

MooGoo keeps pits sweet with new roll-ons

MooGoo has introduced three new scents of its unisex roll-on natural deodorant to the UK market: Coconut Cream, Sensitive and Oats & Honey.

CHANEL enters natural beauty arena

Marking its first foray into clean beauty, Chanel has launched a collection of environmentally responsible skincare, make-up and a fragrance.

Weleda unveils reinvigorated body lotion offer

Weleda’s range of natural and organic Body Lotions have been given a new look for stronger impact on shelf along with improved formulations.

Superfood-charged beauty oils from Aduna

Aduna has introduced organic multipurpose beauty oils produced using the cold-pressed seeds of the African superfoods baobab and moringa.

Naturecan tops up CBD beauty collection

Naturecan has added five new vegan products to its CBD-based beauty solutions which includes face masks, lip care and moisturizers.

Sustainable Beauty Coalition appoints Jo Chidley as vice chair

Jo Chidley, founder of skincare brand Beauty Kitchen, has been named as the chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition’s steering committee.

Spotlight series

The team at Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil has refreshed its range with a fresh look, new products and new pack sizes following consumer feedback.

‘Much-needed’ post-Brexit beauty trade hub launches

A new hub has been set up by the British Beauty Council to help beauty brands ‘navigate their way through the jargon’ of post-Brexit trade.