New from Maharishi AyurVeda comes a seven-strong range of COSMOS-certified natural face and bodycare products made using authentic ayurvedic herbs.
Maharishi AyurVeda creates ayurvedic face and bodycare line
June 13, 2019 Continue Reading
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Viridian gives new serum Egyptian twist
In its latest product innovation, Viridian Nutrition has blended Egyptian black seed with traditional British herbs to create a therapeutic topical serum.
May 7, 2019 Continue Reading
Certified beauty sales at all-time high
According to Soil Association Certification’s Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market 2019 report, sustainable shoppers have driven the market for certified organic and natural beauty products to an all-time high with a 14% rise in sales in 2018.
February 19, 2019 Continue Reading
Garnier’s certified range is great news for organic
Georgia Barnes, beauty and wellbeing business development manager at Soil Association Certification, speaks about Garnier’s new organic range.
February 19, 2019 Continue Reading
Lucy Bee enters organic skincare sector
Lucy Bee has launched its first organic skincare offer along with a four-strong line of organic soaps.
January 8, 2019 Continue Reading
The rising tide of conscious beauty
In July the Love Natural, Love You show at Olympia, London, saw a panel of experts discuss the significance of conscious beauty from their own perspective and look at how consumers can make changes for the good of their health and the environment.
July 18, 2018 Continue Reading
Handy new range from Daylesford
Daylesford Organic launches a new range of certified COSMOS Organic sustainable hand care products.
April 19, 2018 Continue Reading
ORGANii gets hands on
UK natural and organic brand ORGANii has extended its personal care range to include two new hand creams which are certified vegan and Soil Association COSMOS Natural.
April 3, 2018 Continue Reading
Incognito reformulates Second Skin Suncream
Incognito is launching an improved version of its Second Skin Suncream in May, ready for the 2018 holiday season.
March 13, 2018 Continue Reading
ORGANii Arnica Gel offers relief
UK natural and organic brand ORGANii has extended its personal care range to include a soothing Arnica Gel.
February 1, 2018 Continue Reading
Dr Konopka’s launches in UK
New to the UK is Dr Konopka’s hair and bodycare products, spanning 59 SKUs and certified natural or organic by COSMOS.
November 15, 2017 Continue Reading
Mumma loves bathtime
Mumma Love Organics has introduced a collection of bathtime products created specifically for babies and children. The range for babies consists of: Hair & Body Wash with Calendula – an unscented all-in-one wash containing calendula, sunflower oil and aloe vera juice; and Bedtime Bubble Bath with Lavender formulated to create a relaxing aroma for baby’s […]
October 16, 2017 Continue Reading
Father and daughter brand Austin Austin launches into organic beauty
Launched this summer, Austin Austin is a family run company founded by daughter and father, Bessie and Richard Austin. Following a year of formulating, the six-product range of hair, hand and body care is certified organic by both the Soil Association and COSMOS. Comprising a Bergamot & Juniper Shampoo and Conditioner, a Palmarosa & Vetiver […]
September 13, 2017 Continue Reading
Father and daughter brand Austin Austin launches into organic beauty
Launched this summer, Austin Austin is a family run company founded by daughter and father, Bessie and Richard Austin. Following a year of formulating, the six-product range of hair, hand and body care is certified organic by both the Soil Association and COSMOS. Comprising a Bergamot & Juniper Shampoo and Conditioner, a Palmarosa & Vetiver […]
September 13, 2017 Continue Reading
Natural personal care sector sees growth slow in UK
A new report by Ecovia Intelligence shows that sales revenues in the natural and organic personal care market have risen by nearly 30% since 2012, with hair care products being the most popular, with a 5% market share of total hair care products. However, growth is now slowing due to the uncertain political and economic […]
September 5, 2017 Continue Reading
Natural personal care sector sees growth slow in UK
A new report by Ecovia Intelligence shows that sales revenues in the natural and organic personal care market have risen by nearly 30% since 2012, with hair care products being the most popular, with a 5% market share of total hair care products. However, growth is now slowing due to the uncertain political and economic […]
September 5, 2017 Continue Reading
Ihana Skincare creates Scandinavian solutions
Ihana Skincare is a new COSMOS-certified natural skincare range formulated using wild-harvested berry oils and plant extracts from the Arctic regions of Scandinavia. The range comprises eight products: two cleansers – a gentle Cleansing Cream and an oil-to-milk Cleansing Gel; a Facial Toning Mist; a Hydrating Day Cream; and four facial oils – Regenerating, Brightening, […]
June 27, 2017 Continue Reading
Urtekram introduces new fragrance line
Danish organic beauty brand Urtekram has enhanced its UK offer with a brand new scent: Nordic Berry. The new fragrance will be available over four products: Shampoo, combining organic willow bark extract to help moisturize and balance the scalp Conditioner, which features a new top-down tube and contains organic aloe vera and glycerine to help […]
May 23, 2017 Continue Reading
Upcoming ISO guidelines could legitimize greenwashing
The forthcoming global guidelines for natural and organic cosmetics – ISO 16128 – are not fit for purpose according to industry experts.
April 11, 2017 Continue Reading
Pop-up shop announced for Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Week
The Soil Association’s (SA) first standalone Organic Beauty & Wellbeing week will feature a pop-up shop in the East End of London for consumers, press and beauty buyers to visit. Dedicated to Organic Beauty and Wellbeing, the pop-up will consist of certified organic beauty brands, mixed with wellbeing products like superfoods and supplements. Throughout the week […]
March 21, 2017 Continue Reading
News
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Mary-Jane’s Coffee opens its first CBD café
The man behind Mary-Jane’s Coffee, Jon Antoniou, has opened the South West’s first CBD cafe in Bristol’s Whiteladies Road in a bid to provide ‘a quality, affordable and great-tasting way to take CBD daily’.
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News in brief
Chunky Chocolate and Chunky Orange Chocolate with Baobab are the first bars from Prodigy Snacks, a start-up which uses clean, natural ingredients with nutritional benefits to reimagine classic chocolate favourites. Bells & Whistles has launched a new vegan cake line in three flavours: Berry & Cashew, Nut Truffle and Ginger & Apricot. The gluten-, milk- […]
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BetterYou reveals new-look website
Natural health brand BetterYou has unveiled its updated website, betteryou.com, with a fresh new look and feel as well as some added initiatives designed to enhance performance and delivery.
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Government pressed to ban cartoons on unhealthy food for kids
Campaign groups are calling on the UK Government to ban the use of cartoon characters on the packaging of unhealthy products aimed at children, and to mandate traffic light nutrition labelling to facilitate parents to make healthier choices.
Features
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Beyond the little bottles
From the yoghurt drinks of the ‘90s to Unilever’s recent investment in ‘happy bacteria’ skincare, probiotics are still a hot topic – but consumer confusion is rife, discovers Kate Miller, and puzzling legislation isn’t helping (more…)
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The carbon pawprint
A far cry from the proverbial dogs’ dinner, the pet industry is now booming with healthier and greener options. From zero waste shampoo bars to premium natural and organic foods, Sharna Waid finds out what retailers are stocking to meet the demands of a growing community of eco-conscious pet parents (more…)
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Soft sell?
As more consumers seek alcohol-free, low-sugar and sustainably produced beverages, Jane Wolfe speaks with some natural and organic soft drinks brands to discover how they are ticking all the boxes (more…)
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The heart of the matter
Dr Decker Weiss is a naturopathic cardiologist with an important message about inflammation. Here, Rosie Greenaway relays some of the key messages conveyed during his 2018 retailer roadshow, and discovers why ignoring the red flags could be catastrophic for cardiovascular health
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Setting Industry standards for Golden quality CBD Products
Over the past few years Hemp and its CBD-rich extracts have made a stunning entrance to the nutraceutical business. More and more people are now commenting on the wonderful health benefits of supplementing their diet with natural phytocannabinoids and new CBD oil brands pop-up regularly as a result.
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Tooth powder as a powerful ally for your dental health
My Oradent tooth powder is neither a drug nor a medicine. Suitable for all consumers and also for vegans and vegetarians. Why in powder form? Studies have shown that tooth powder can be more effective at removing plaque than toothpaste. Plus, My Oradent does not contain fluoride, is non-toxic and is also safe for children. […]
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Mineral-rich New Zealand volcanic mud delivers instant illumination for your skin
It may seem counter-intuitive to apply mud to your skin in order to cleanse it, but the skin-enhancing benefits of mineral-rich mud have been harnessed for beauty treatments all over the world for centuries. Antipodes® uses white volcanic mud sourced from central New Zealand’s dramatic central plateau in its new Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask […]
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As Europe braces itself for a winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol and the power of black elderberry.
Experts across Europe have warned the EU to brace itself for a bad flu season this winter. A new vaccine has been produced which is effective in fighting H3N2, the flu strain likely to hit the region this year; however, the vaccine is generally available for free to over 65s, pregnant women, those with an […]
