Natural Beauty News

The latest industry, company and retail news from the world of natural and organic beauty

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.

Bulldog gets oil and beards under control

Bulldog Skincare for Men has developed five Oil Control products along with three new beard care products. The Oil Control range is formulated with witch...

Lavera fights pollution with new Hydro Effect Range

Natural and organic beauty brand Lavera’s new Hydro Effect range is designed to replenish and lock in moisture, as well as help fight the disruptive effect that pollution can have on the skin.

Ten top beauty trends to watch out for

Lorraine Dallmeier and Gemma Ortega Perez give us the the lowdown on the biggest trends in beauty – from skin yoghurts to ‘athleisure’, skin...

SkinGenius refreshes offer

Natural skincare brand SkinGenius has introduced three new 100% natural skincare formulations, repackaged to appeal to both adults and teenagers suffering with acne, acne rosacea or spot-prone skin.

Beauty Kitchen gets lippy

Sustainable beauty company Beauty Kitchen has created a duo of Natruline alternative lip treatments that are 100% natural and petroleum-free.

Vitruvian Man expands organic skincare line

Natural and organic men’s grooming start-up Vitruvian Man has added a trio of new products, bringing its total collection to five.

#ReplaceTheBottle with Biovène Barcelona shampoo bars

As part of its #replacethebottle campaign, Spanish eco brand Biovène Barcelona is launching its natural plastic-free Shampoo-In-A Bar range in the UK.

Kids’ eco hair care from Locks in Goodness

Locks in Goodness has launched two 100% natural, vegan, organic and eco-friendly hair products designed for kids but suitable for the whole family.

Entries open for the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2021

Entries are open for the Beauty Shortlist Awards, celebrating ethics and excellence across beauty, natural health, eco lifestyle and grooming.

FreeFrom Skincare Awards shortlist is announced

Almost 200 products from more than 100 brands have made the shortlist of the sixth annual FreeFrom Skincare Awards. The awards acknowledge and reward cosmetics ‘free from’...

Sustainable Beauty Award-winners announced

The winners of the 2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards (www.sustainablebeautyawards.com) were announced at a ceremony in Paris earlier this month.

RosehipPLUS range flies in from Down Under

The RosehipPLUS range is now available in the UK, harnessing the soothing, rejuvenating benefits of rosehip oil sourced from Chile.

Keeping the Faith

Vegan beauty brand Faith in Nature has revamped its brand identity and packaging for the first time in its 44-year history in a bid to reaffirm its natural credentials.

Keeping the Faith: natural beauty pioneer revives pack return scheme

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

Antipodes’ new anti-pollution serum is a winner

Winner of the Judge’s Choice Award at Natural & Organic Products Europe 2019, Blessing Anti-Pollution Light Face Serum is the latest launch from Antipodes.

Charity claims ‘world first’ for vegan efficacy test for cosmetics producers

The Vegan Society is claiming a world first for its new in vitro efficacy test, developed by UK-based microbiological testing laboratory MSL.

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.

Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2020

Matt Chittock catches up with our industry change-makers and brings us the Who's Who in Natural Beauty for 2020.