Product spotlight: skincare
Kinetic presents new launches from all-natural beauty brand Balade en Provence which will ‘transport you to the fields of southern France’
Hippy days are here again
Isn’t it amazing that the ‘hippy diet’ the authorities once warned would corrupt a generation is now officially endorsed by the medical establishment, says...
Are we nearly there yet?
As this latest installment of my Beauty Buzz column goes to press, we are putting away the chairs and closing the door on yet another hugely successful Round Table discussion hosted by the Natural Beauty Yearbook and Natural Products News magazine.
GM potato? I prefer blight-resistant beauties
I love the look of these potatoes and their healthy interesting purpleness.
They have just had their own launch in London at the sustainable London restaurant,...
The future of retailing … or ungroovy uncle of an idea?
“A compelling combination of retail, food service and community”
“The retail equivalent of your uncle trying to be groovy at a wedding and failing”
Two rather...
Make sure it’s an ethical Christmas
Each year the run-up to Christmas starts earlier and earlier. Retail calendars are planned well in advance, Black Friday has become a popular fixture in the diary and even mince-pies are on sale in September. It’s all heavily focused on shopping and buying, but as ethical trends continue to rise, we need to adapt to the new consumer who might be looking deeper.
On location: Plantopia works with Ocean Waste Plastic
In March I was invited to visit Jakarta, Indonesia to witness the impact Ocean Waste Plastic has on local communities and environments.
Great Social Media Myths
My discussions with lots of business owners about social media mainly fall into two groups.
The first group say they don’t use social media in...
A feast for the face
It’s nearly always a Monday morning when you find yourself in front of the mirror being greeted by the most unwelcome of sights —...
Give your customers some action!
With a treasure trove of exciting, tasty, differentiated products to try, love and buy, I believe everybody is a potential customer. True? Then why...
Trends in nutricosmetics: dietary sunscreen
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month; with a million skin cancer cases found annually it’s time to apply a holistic approach to sun protection.
The benefits of biotech beauty
Beauty has always been resilient to economic downturns. During the Great Depression, cosmetics held stable as 25% of America was unemployed.
Building on firm foundations
Diane Millis speaks to the chair of the Gluten Free Industry Association, Simon Wright, to find out what it hopes to achieve.
Grow organic, save the planet
Solving global warming was never going to be easy, but it would be a heck of a lot easier if we cast off the...
Why I became certified organic
Beth Coldrick, founder of BAO Skincare, explains why she become certified organic and shares the challenges and triumphs of that journey.
Countdown to Christmas
It’s easy to tell when the festive period is approaching because the nights get longer and boozier, the streets are paved with fairy lights and good cheer, and excitement builds for the celebrated launch of the Natural Beauty Yearbook!
The Old Order is crumbling – great news for health freedom
The big conflict of our age is between Big Government and the MAAFIA (Microsoft Apple Alphabet Facebook Instagram Amazon), says Craig Sams. The implications...
How to make a difference: 25 years of Fairtrade
Emily McCoy looks back on 25 years of the Fairtrade Foundaiton and highlights how the famous marque can make a difference.
Harmony in food and farming
The groundbreaking Harmony in Food and Farming Conference explained why a sustainable food culture sits naturally at the heart of an inspiring philosophy for harmonious living, says Craig Sams
Product spotlight: hair care
JASON, distributed by Kinetic, unveils new and improved hair care formulas with clinical testing - Alex Barani comments