Natural Beauty News

With the Soil Association predicting natural and organic beauty sales to reach £34bn this year, the influence of conscious consumerism, changing industry regulations and consumer attitudes towards wellbeing means the natural and organic beauty sector ­– known for its integrity and transparency – is continuing to grow and flourish in the mainstream.

Mass-market cosmetics brand Garnier is heralding a 'new chapter' of its development with the launch of a new certified organic range across Europe.

Green People has created a new Manuka & Lemon Tea Tree Hand Cream, a nurturing and hydrating hand cream suitable for those who may be prone to eczema and psoriasis.

Beatitude has added two new 100% natural facial night oils to its offer, made using plant oils rich in vitamins, omega-3s and antioxidants.

Almost a century after launching its Skin Food natural moisturizer, Weleda is set to add three new products to its line-up: Skin Food Light, Skin Food Lip Balm and Skin Food Body Butter.

No Ordinary is a natural and organic vegan hair and skincare line created by Leicestershire-based hairdresser Gavin Taylor.

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.

Natural make-up and skincare brand benecos has extended its For Men Only grooming collection with a new Shaving Cream and Shaving Brush, both of which are suitable for vegans.

Natural beauty pioneer Faith in Nature is reviving a scheme from its early days, encouraging customers to return product containers to its manufacturing facilities.

Lucy Bee has launched its first organic skincare offer along with a four-strong line of organic soaps.

Manchester-based natural and organic baby care brand Good Bubble has announced that it is swapping to sustainable, recycled plastic packaging as part of the brand’s sustainability mission to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2020.

Packaged in a floral organic cotton bag, the new Soap Folk Rose Geranium gift collection contains three Soil Association-certified organic beauty products.

Natural and organic beauty brand lavera has expanded its range of colour cosmetics with 59 new items.

The fusion of lavender and chamomile essential oils found in Tisserand Aromatherapy’s latest range is designed as a restorative solution for dry, sensitive, irritated and reactive skin.

British natural skincare brand Atlantis Skincare has launched a Luxury Travel Set offering compact, travel-sized skincare designed for travelling or gifting.

BeautyPro has launched Natura, a range of organic vegan-friendly superfood-infused sheet facial masks created from a biodegradable bamboo composite.

New ethical skincare company Unearthd Company has launched with a line of 100% natural vegan and cruelty-free beauty products.

Following its appearance on the BBC show Dragons’ Den, sustainable skincare start-up Optiat has relaunched as UpCircle.

Market intelligence agency Mintel predicts that ‘sub-zero waste’ is the direction the beauty and personal care sector will head towards in 2019 as the zero waste philosophy gains momentum globally.

The latest offering from Soap Folk are its Organic Lip Balms, described as colourful, tactile and nourishing and designed for a daily organic moisture top-up.