The long and short of it
Good hair means more than liking your cut; it’s about healthy minds and a healthy planet. Rosie Greenaway meets the experts pushing for both.
The Natural Beauty & Spa Show returns to highlight beauty trends
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.
Ben & Anna enters natural toothcare sector
Organic and natural healthcare brand Ben & Anna has moved into the natural toothcare category through the creation of a vegan and cruelty-free dental care range.
Biodegradable microbeads developed at University of Bath
Scientists from the University of Bath have announced the development of biodegradable microbeads made using cellulose.
A research team from the University’s Centre for Sustainable...
Mooncup wins the double
This month, Brighton-born ethical business Mooncup Ltd was a two-time winner at the Brighton & Hove Business Awards 2017.
The reusable menstrual cup company won...
Bulldog switches to sugarcane-based ‘green plastic’ packaging
British men’s natural cosmetics brand Bulldog has joined forces with RPC M&H Plastics to create new carbon-capturing packaging made from sugarcane.
All that glitters … isn’t plastic
In what the brand calls a ‘world first’, Ronald Britton has launched a plastic-free glitter, Cosmetic Bioglitter Pure.
Lavera firms up skincare line
Natural and organic beauty brand lavera has unveiled its newly reformulated Firming skincare offer, having also added two new products.
Demand for natural personal care ingredients rises during pandemic
According to Ecovia Intelligence, the COVID-19 crisis is creating a growth in demand for natural ingredients in the personal care sector.
Éminence Organic Skincare gets red carpet ready
Hungarian certified organic brand Éminence Organic Skincare has introduced a new gift set in time for the festive season.
The Red Carpet Ready Instant Fx...
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.
A helping hand from Green People
The latest launch from Green People is its certified organic Quinoa & Calendula Hand Wash with moisturizing aloe vera to soothe and nurture the skin.
Tisserand Aromatherapy teams up with CoppaFeel for new launch
Tisserand Aromatherapy has introduced new CoppaFeel! Support Bath Oil and Body Oil to increase breast cancer awareness.
On a mission to stamp out the late...
Garnier claims ‘new chapter’ with organic range launch
Mass-market cosmetics brand Garnier is heralding a 'new chapter' of its development with the launch of a new certified organic range across Europe.
Weleda offers breast-feeding solution
Weleda’s latest launch is a natural balm to provide care and protection for sore nipples, cracked skin and chafing.
Neal’s Yard gets delicious with Ella
Organic beauty pioneer, Neal’s Yard Remedies, has added to its collaborative range with global wellness entrepreneur and author, Ella Mills, with its Deliciously Ella...
Redress the balance with Manuka Doctor
New Zealand brand Manuka Doctor has produced a range of three Anti-Redness skincare products to help rebalance skin and restore a calm complexion.
UK women are keeping it simple when it comes to skincare
28% of UK women have reduced the number of products they use in their facial skincare regimes in the past year, according to new research by Mintel.
Give face to new Ayurvedic masks from Khadi
Khadi has created a line of natural face masks combining natural ingredients with Ayurvedic principles and formulated to aid specific skin concerns.
Baby bliss by Vauva Natural
Vauva Natural is a new skincare and aromatherapy brand developed for babies and children, offering products, which are effective, safe and free of harmful chemicals.