‘Clean’, ‘green’, ‘cruelty-free’ meat alternatives are often positioned as more ethically responsible meal options. But are they?
‘Clean’, ‘green’, ‘cruelty-free’ … and unhealthy?
January 8, 2020 Continue Reading
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Bulldog set to be first International Leaping Bunny brand to sell in China
UK-based Bulldog Skincare is set to be the first Leaping Bunny-approved international skincare brand to go on sale in mainland China.
December 4, 2019 Continue Reading
Hemsley Organics comes to market with reiki-infused skincare
Hemsley Organics is a recently launched UK brand offering skincare products infused with traditional reiki energy to aid both skin and wellbeing.
September 18, 2019 Continue Reading
Entries now open for the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2020
The Beauty Shortlist’s Beauty & Wellbeing Awards are now open for entries, marking the international green beauty awards tenth year.
September 16, 2019 Continue Reading
Angela’s Lab creates waterless skincare offer
New UK beauty brand Angela’s Lab has launched onto the market, offering 100% natural, vegan, eco-friendly products suitable for sensitive and dry skin.
September 16, 2019 Continue Reading
Charity claims ‘world first’ for vegan efficacy test for cosmetics producers
The Vegan Society is claiming a world first for its new in vitro efficacy test, developed by UK-based microbiological testing laboratory MSL.
August 28, 2019 Continue Reading
Ethique makes solid offer for little ones
New Zealand-based beauty brand Ethique has introduced a Zero waste, plastic-free line called Little Ethique, developed specifically for babies.
August 28, 2019 Continue Reading
The bold and the beautiful
Healthier haircare and hair colour brand Tints of Nature has introduced a new semi-permanent hair colour line called Bold Colours.
August 20, 2019 Continue Reading
Benecos expands natural beauty collection
Natural cosmetics and bodycare brand benecos has introduced 45 brand new products to its BDIH COSMOS-certified beauty offer.
June 27, 2019 Continue Reading
Andalou Naturals brings CannaCell to UK
Natural bodycare brand Andalou Naturals has launched its botanical product line CannaCell onto the UK market.
June 21, 2019 Continue Reading
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.
June 6, 2019 Continue Reading
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.
May 29, 2019 Continue Reading
It’s a kind of Magik
Independent British brand Sea Magik has created a new four-strong range of experiential spa products for home use.
May 10, 2019 Continue Reading
Pacifica introduces new detox mask
New from Pacifica is Kale Charcoal Detox Mask designed to detoxify the skin and remove oxidized oil, blemishes, blackheads and skin-clogging nasties.
May 7, 2019 Continue Reading
Frizz Be Gone with Giovanni
Giovanni’s 40th year anniversary celebrations were boosted when its recently launched 2chic Frizz Be Gone Hot Oil Treatment won Best New Haircare Product at Natural & Organic Products Europe in April.
May 7, 2019 Continue Reading
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.
April 30, 2019 Continue Reading
KissNature opens clean beauty shop online
A new online store, KissNature, has launched in a bid to provide a one-stop shop for ethical and socially responsible clean beauty brands from around the globe.
April 5, 2019 Continue Reading
NZ zero waste beauty brand arrives in UK
New to the UK is New Zealand skin and hair care brand Ethique, offering a line of zero waste handmade solid beauty bars made with 100% sustainably sourced and fairly traded ingredients.
April 1, 2019 Continue Reading
OTO brings ‘first of a kind’ CBD line to market
Originating in the US, OTO is a new range of high-concentration CBD products set to launch in the UK this month with three essential oil CBD roll-ons: Focus, Amplify and Balance.
March 22, 2019 Continue Reading
Emani walks the walk with VIN + OMI at LFW
Emani Vegan Cosmetics has partnered with eco-friendly, cruelty-free fashion brand Vin + Omi as the official make-up sponsor for its London Fashion Week show tonight, entitled Planet Rewind.
February 14, 2019 Continue Reading
News
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Daily Bread rejoices in ruby anniversary
The Northampton co-op Daily Bread is organizing year-long events to mark its 40th anniversary, kicking off the celebrations with a special Ruby Muesli.
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News in brief
Chococo has revealed its collection of handmade Easter Eggs for 2020 featuring three new eggs, including a Dark Chocolate Agave Honeycombe Egg.
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Kallo campaign dispels ‘healthy food = no taste’ myth
Kallo is launching its latest multimedia campaign, ‘Call on Kallo’, designed to reconnect the brand with the ‘culinary curious healthy eater’.
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Government urged to force reformulation of pre-mixed alcoholic drinks
Following a new product survey highlighting the high sugar content of RTD spirits, Action on Sugar is calling on Government to make producers reformulate.
Features
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In a pickle
From kombucha to kraut, and kimchi to kefir, the fermented market is alive and kicking. Rosie Greenaway discovers the ancient art of fermenting and learns how to brew her own ‘booch’ (more…)
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Back on track
Bone up on joint health with Matt Chittock for all the latest and traditional approaches to keeping customers standing tall (more…)
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Say yes to sustainable sex
With consumers thinking more about their impact on the environment, it’s no surprise that the environmental impact of their sex lives is also coming into question. With a range of sustainable sex products cropping up on bedside tables, Sharna Waid investigates which brands are championing the alternatives and whether it’s an area worth investing in […]
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The breakfast club
We’re all familiar with the old adage ‘breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper’, but truth be told we are more likely to do the exact opposite. Jane Wolfe finds out how retailers can offer consumers easy, convenient and healthy ways to start the morning (more…)
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The Health Store Open Day is back!
The Health Store’s ever popular Open Day makes a welcome return on Sunday 8th September. Paul Rideout, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Health Store, explains “The Open Day is back by popular demand! This will be our 8th Open Day since we launched the event back in 2009 and it is more popular than […]
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AQUA Carpatica, the only naturally nitrate-free & lowest sodium water
AQUA Carpatica, a premium quality natural mineral water, dedicated to the most demanding health conscious people, babies and expectant mothers, organic food lovers and active lifestylers. AQUA Carpatica is nature’s most perfect mineral water, naturally Nitrate-free and the lowest Sodium level of any bottled natural mineral water on earth; the first of its kind in […]
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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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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.
