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Beauty packaging, water, excess ingredients, pollutants ... there is a huge amount of interest in the ‘zero waste’ movement, but it’s not a simple concept.

Ahead of her talk at camexpo, Dr Marilyn Glenville talks about her uniquely natural approach to helping women through the menopause. Menopause is a fact...

Hot flushes are troubling enough, but there are  other menopausal symptoms which your customers may be even less happy to discuss When the issue of...

Scientists delve deeper to unlock the secrets of perfect skin and discover how microbiology is shaping the future of the beauty industry. Words by Julia...

Kate Miller looks at aggravators of joint pain and uncovers how well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions can lead to injuries for a nation on the move

Rosie Greenaway roots through her store cupboard to learn how the therapeutic benefits of baking can be merged with the nutritional perks of superfoods.

Men are now outspending women in the quest for optimum health, reports Matt Chittock – so how should health stores adapt?

Publicity around free-from is at an all-time high; Lauren Addicott looks at how new high-profile regulations have affected its definition.

This year’s NOPEX was the perfect lens through which to discover trailblazing new free-from market trends, Denise Barrett discovered.

Growing interest in raw foodism is being matched by a raft of new raw food products. But is raw food “the new gluten-free” as...

Taking care of those little grey cells can be a synch thanks to the latest advances in natural health and nutrition Say what you like...

Natural products stores are well placed to offer solutions to skin, nail and hair problems, but knowledge and training are paramount as Kate Miller...

New mums and dads can be some of the best customers you’ll ever have. And if you can help make their pressured lives a...

In July the Love Natural, Love You show at Olympia, London, saw a panel of experts discuss the significance of conscious beauty from their own perspective and look at how consumers can make changes for the good of their health and the environment.

The UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic is back. Hayley Coristine finds out what’s happening for Organic September this year.

Ahead of Veganuary, Rosie Greenaway catches up with Toni Vernelli about how the pandemic has boosted interest in plant-based living.

A well-planned festive promotion will help you end the year on a high, writes Jim Manson, ahead of Christmas

Jane Wolfe brushes up on (almost) all things hair, from the underdiscussed subject of hair loss to innovations in hair and scalp care.

A format innovation bug is spreading through the natural health winter wellness sector like wildfire. Matt Chittock catches the latest trends shaping the category...

Functionality is the buzzword in the hot drinks sector as more of us turn to self-care in a mug, writes Jim Manson