Natural Beauty

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

Hydro Sensation from lavera

Lavera’s new Hydro Sensation Face Care range range carefully balances natural hyaluronic acid and organic algae to help replenish skin's moisture levels.

Recycle at Boots scheme rolled out to 700 stores

Following a 50-store trial, Boots has expanded its Recycle at Boots scheme to 700 stores so customers can return hard-to-recycle empties.

Hemptouch brings hemp skincare offer to UK

Slovenia skincare brand Hemptouch has launched into the UK market, initially through Planet Organic. The products combine hemp cannabinoids (CBD) with hemp flower hydrolate and...

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...

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.

Superdrug price freeze amid cost of living squeeze

Superdrug confirms an immediate price freeze on over 100 everyday products, as the cost of living crisis becomes front of mind for shoppers.

DAME launches awareness campaign, introduces interlabial pads

DAME says it is continuing to pave the way for innovative, eco-friendly period products with the launch of its new Reusable Interlabial Pads.

Face value

Rosie Greenaway learns the importance of taking your face off at the end of the day to avoid skin breakouts and the dreaded maskne.

M&S teams with HANDLE for Beauty Takeback Scheme

Marks & Spencer has launched a Beauty Takeback Scheme in over 40 UK stores through a partnership with beauty recycling experts HANDLE.

Unilever’s Love Beauty & Planet brand makes UK debut

Unilever’s new ‘responsible beauty’ brand Love Beauty & Planet has arrived in the UK, with further launches into Europe expected later this year.

FaceUp2It awareness campaign launched by Skin:Genius co-founder

The FaceUp2It campaign has kicked off to raise awareness of those suffering with mental health issues and bullying due to skin conditions.

Vegan Society publishes first ever US beauty report

The first ever report by the Vegan Society into the US beauty market has found over half of consumers want to see more verified vegan labels.

Naturtint extends vegan hair care line

Naturtint has expanded its haircare range with five products formulated with natural and organic plant and seed oils and extracts.

Free From Skincare Awards 2024 now open to entries

The thirteenth Free From Skincare Awards have opened to entries today (08 January 2024). Running annually since 2012, the Awards celebrate the best cosmetic products...

Research shows misuse of ‘plant-based’ plastic claim in menstrual items

Research published by The Greenpeace Research Laboratories has revealed that women are being misled by greenwashing claims made by menstrual product brands.

Tropic Skincare adds to natural collection

Tropic Skincare has launched what it says are two new ‘winter essentials’.

Freya + Bailey fights pollution with new skincare line

Freya + Bailey has created a new natural and organic skincare range aimed at protecting skin and making it ‘battle ready’ against toxins and pollution.

The 2014 natural beauty hotlist: Natural Beauty Yearbook announces its top...

Natural beauty advocate Janey Lee Grace has scooped the top spot for the second year running in the Natural Beauty Yearbook’s prestigious annual industry...

The Future of Beauty: How is Regulation Changing to Protect Shoppers?

We’ve been hearing the words ‘responsible’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘green’ thrown around the beauty industry for some time. And now beauty’s finally on the brink...

Oxford Street Body Shop store reimagined as ‘activist workshop’

The Oxford Street branch of The Body Shop has been transformed into an ‘activist workshop’ as part of its pledge to revive its early campaigning spirit.