Natural Beauty

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Free From Skincare Awards 2022 now open to entries

The eleventh Free From Skincare Awards have opened to entries today (21 March 2022) featuring 16 categories and special awards.

Blonde ambition from Naturtint

Naturtint has created a new line to enhance the radiance and shine of blonde hair while lightening and enhancing natural highlights.

Holland & Barrett bans chemical sunscreens

Holland & Barrett has stopped selling suncare products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in favour of reef-safe mineral formulas.

UK microbead ban to go ahead this year

Michael Gove has said that legislation will be introduced this year to ban microbeads in rinse-off personal care products.

Weleda scoops haul of eight Gentle Parenting Awards

Weleda has picked up an impressive eight awards at the 2017 Gentle Parenting Awards. The natural beauty and naturopathic medicine specialist scooped a total of...

Allure of ‘indie’ and natural leads to record year for beauty...

Growing consumer interest in all things ‘indie’ natural and organic has produced record levels merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the beauty and personal care sector, according to data from Catalyst Corporate Finance.

Handy new range from Daylesford

Daylesford Organic launches a new range of certified COSMOS Organic sustainable hand care products.

Brush up on beauty with benecos

Natural and organic beauty brand benecos has introduced a range of eight colourful vegan make-up brushes and a sponge.

Weleda-sponsored LFWM Men’s Model Zone goes east

Weleda once again sponsored the Men’s Model Zone at London Fashion Week Men’s (LFWM) earlier this month, in a new location near the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, East London.

Pacifica introduces new detox mask

New from Pacifica is Kale Charcoal Detox Mask designed to detoxify the skin and remove oxidized oil, blemishes, blackheads and skin-clogging nasties.

Angela’s Lab creates waterless skincare offer

New UK beauty brand Angela's Lab has launched onto the market, offering 100% natural, vegan, eco-friendly products suitable for sensitive and dry skin.

Sales of CBD skincare set to soar to $959M by 2024

According to a new report by Prohibition Partners, the CBD skincare market is forecast to be worth £738 million in sales by 2024.

Petit Jovial: capsule collection for babies and beyond

Fledgling natural and vegan skincare brand Petit Jovial has launched with a line of products gentle enough for babies, yet efficacious enough for adults.

By Frankie launches with sensory soap line

Start-up By Frankie has launched with a range of soap rounds made using natural butters, botanical infusions and essential oils to help nourish frequently...

Report reveals consumer attitudes to sustainability in beauty

A new report from The Pull Agency has revealed consumer views about sustainability in the beauty and personal care arena.

New report from Avon identifies key post-pandemic beauty trends

A new report by Avon, The Future of Beauty in a Post-Pandemic World, has revealed the six main beauty trends that emerged from the pandemic.

Faith in Nature teams with Embargo for sustainable rewards scheme

Faith in Nature has extended its ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ ethos with a new sustainable rewards scheme created in partnership with Embargo.

2022 Free From Skincare Awards winners announced

The Free From Skincare Awards have announced the winners, with British brand SenSpa crowned overall champion Best Free From Skincare Product.

Lush opens largest Irish store

Natural cosmetics retailer Lush opened its largest shop in Ireland, in Dundrum town centre, spanning 2,311 sq ft and creating 25 new jobs.

Luna Daily closes £3MN investment round, launches into Sephora

Female-founded brand Luna Daily has closed a £3 million seed round and achieved a listing in Sephora, online and in-store.