A clean canvas
Bars, balms, melts, gels: Jane Wolfe speaks with brands and retailers about the value of choosing the right cleanser and what’s trending
Cabinet reshuffle
The bathroom cabinet provides plenty of scope for natural products which nourish, soothe and inspire – even among everyday essentials.
Solid superheroes
Rosie Greenaway catalogues some of the latest solid beauty superhero products which have come to market and caught her eye.
Male delivery
Jane Wolfe discovers how the male skincare sector is progressing and how the younger generation is starting to change the rules of the game
Going beyond green
As insiders shift their focus from green beauty to blue beauty, Rosie Greenaway takes a dive into this mysterious sub-section of beauty.
Authentic ageing
Following a backlash against the whole concept of ‘anti-ageing’ in the beauty industry, this phrase is being shunned as attitudes shift.
NATRUE joins British Beauty Council
NATRUE has announced that Mark Smith has been appointed to represent it on the affiliate board of the British Beauty Council (BBC).
The rise of clean and conscious beauty
The Natural Beauty & Spa Show is back at ExCeL London. Do you have the date in your diary? Okay, great. Now let us inspire you with what to expect …
Beauty without …
Beauty packaging, water, excess ingredients, pollutants ... there is a huge amount of interest in the ‘zero waste’ movement, but it’s not a simple concept.
Summer lovin’
From topping up a tan and soothing sunburnt skin to luscious lashes and salty tresses, the natural beauty industry has summer in the (beach) bag.
A spot of bother
With conventional ‘solutions’ often exacerbating teenage skin conditions, Jane Wolfe finds out how young people can benefit from embarking on a natural journey
Adolescents have...
Conscious catwalk
Fashion and beauty have always been intrinsically linked, and now, Jane Wolfe discovers, natural cosmetic brands and eco-conscious designers are teaming up to promote...
Winter wonders
From plummeting temperatures to party trends, Matt Chittock discovers how natural and organic brands are helping shoppers renew and replenish stressed-out skin through the...
Tackling taboos
With ethical alternatives now appealing to a wider audience, and with a broader choice of natural, organic, safer and more transparent personal care products...
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.
A head for natural haircare
What are the trends and innovations in organic haircare? We investigate this exciting sector and its key players. Words by Rebecca Barnes
It seems the...
Living skincare
Scientists delve deeper to unlock the secrets of perfect skin and discover how microbiology is shaping the future of the beauty industry. Words by Julia...
Hey baby!
New mums and dads can be some of the best customers you’ll ever have. And if you can help make their pressured lives a...
Baby it’s you
With Britain undergoing something of a baby boom, retailers with good parent and baby categories in store are proving that they’re no dummies. Kate...
Beautiful people
As more consumers look for natural and organic beauty solutions, there’s an increasing demand for reassurance through certification, reduced chemicals and highly effective and...