Natural Beauty

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Beauty Kitchen joins Kinetic portfolio

Beauty Kitchen has joined Kinetic Natural Products Distributor’s portfolio under an exclusive distribution agreement in the UK and Ireland.

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...

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.

Kinetic marketing campaign to focus on JASON oral care

To maximize brand exposure during National Smile Month, Kinetic will be embarking on a campaign to highlight JASON's oral care offer.

Natural Beauty Yearbook launches new beauty retailing awards

Diversified Communications UK, publishers of the Natural Beauty Yearbook, the definitive guide to the natural and organic beauty industry, has today announced the launch...

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.

Westlab turns alchemist

UK mineral salt brand Westlab has created what it calls a ‘super-charged’ range of bath salts combining mineral salts and essential oils with plant extracts.

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.

A little bit of magic and sparkle

Grappling for shelf space, competing on packaging design, POS promotions – these are all familiar, day-to-day experiences for manufacturers and brands alike trying to stay afloat in the competitive world of retail.

NFco introduces natural oral care range

Australian brand The Natural Family Co (NFco) has launched a new natural oral care range featuring toothpaste and toothbrushes. NFco Natural Toothpaste is a gel...

Scents of nature

Rosie Greenaway learns how to combat ‘purging pits’ and takes a whiff of some surprising tinctures used in natural perfumery.

Alchemy Oils goes luxe

In June, award-winning British brand Alchemy Oils will be unveiling a new look for its natural haircare remedies, and introducing new travel sizes for its hair oil.

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...

Cosmoprof returns, flying the flag for waterless beauty

Visitors from more than 140 countries travelled to Italy, in late April for the return of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna – its 53rd edition.

Mintel spots beauty trends at NPE

Calling Natural & Organic Products Europe 'an established innovation hub for health, food, beauty, wellness and sustainable living', Mintel's beauty innovation coverage manager Irina Ene has published the following trends report on Mintel blog:

Weleda expands iconic Skin Food range with new trio

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.

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.

Natura Siberica stays on trend

Beauty brand Natura Siberica has launched a new range of haircare products incorporating the latest on-trend ingredient, hydrolats.

Dr. Organic invests in solar energy project

Dr. Organic Group has invested in a new rooftop solar panel project predicted to generate 584,306 kWh electricity each year. 

Flying the flag for British business at No.10

Personal care brand Soap Folk was among the British businesses included in Downing Street's Spring Showcase in May.