Natural Beauty

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

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.

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.

Weleda give lucky winner a Parisian pampering

Holistic therapist Kathy Scott from Yorkshire was lucky enough to win a pampering session at Weleda’s Parisian Espace salon with the Natural Beauty Yearbook....

Weleda revs up recovery van

Weleda has unveiled its new Arnica Recovery Vehicle, which is touring sports events and festivals throughout the summer to offer arnica relief to aching...

Beauty Pro launches 3D face masks

Marrying what it says are two of this year’s biggest trends in mask technology, Beauty Pro has created two Lifting & Purifying 3D Clay Masks.

The magic of the microbiome

Probiotics are a go-to product for gut problems in every health store, but their benefits are now starting to be introduced into the skincare sector, as Marie Drago highlighted at NPE in her session on the skin microbiome.

Britain’s women spend £1.15BN on facial skincare

Women in Britain spent £1.15 billion on facial skincare in 2017, and sales are set to rise by 15% to reach £1.36 billion in 2023, according to research from Mintel.

Natracare ‘proves industry wrong’ in NPD first

Growing concern about the presence of fatbergs in the UK’s sewers, along with mounting plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, has led organic personal hygiene brand Natracare to develop and launch what it says is Europe’s ‘first truly flushable' moist tissue wipe.

ORGANii introduces organic baby line

ORGANii has created a four-strong range for conscientious parents who want to use natural and organic products on their baby’s skin.

Skincare with a story

Launched on 1 September, a new capsule collection has hit the market from Jalue Skincare – and it comes with a unique story.

Straight-talking Faace makes skincare simple

Described as a ‘no BS capsule collection’, start-up brand Faace is launching a trio of natural face masks in February, designed to simplify skincare.

Mooncup celebrates 18th birthday with #RealMooncupUser campaign

To celebrate 18 years of the Mooncup menstrual cup, the Brighton-based brand has launched a virtual ‘word of mouth’ campaign starring real Mooncup users.

Terre Verdi introduces Organic Discovery Box

Terre Verdi’s Organic Discovery Box enables consumers to try some of the brand’s skincare range before committing to the full-size version.

A solid win for green make-up lovers

The latest innovation from zero waste beauty and personal care brand Lamazuna is a Solid Make-Up Remover for face and eyes.

CFI warns of Government U-turn on animal testing for cosmetic ingredients

In a letter sent to Cruelty Free International, the Home Office has indicated that it will allow animal testing for cosmetic ingredients.

CEW UK celebrates beauty industry achievers

On Monday, CEW UK celebrated the 20th anniversary of the annual Achiever Awards to recognize outstanding talent in the beauty industry.

FLO supports The Brigid Alliance as new charitable partner

Eco-friendly period care brand FLO has announced that it has added The Brigid Alliance to its stable of charity partners.

Rhug Wild Beauty founder named Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the...

The founder of Rhug Wild Beauty, Lord Robert Newborough, was celebrated this month, winning the Health and Beauty Entrepreneur Award.

UpCircle enhances beauty collection with innovative duo

UpCircle has expanded its natural hair and skincare portfolio with a new Cleansing Face Milk and Shampoo Crème.