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Benecos introduces extensive ‘provocative’ organic BIO range

The benecosBIO range of natural hair and skincare has been designed to attract a new audience to the brand’s eco-friendly products.   

Who’s Who in Natural Beauty returns for 2022

Natural Beauty News’ Who’s Who in Natural Beauty is back for 2022, with nominations now open for votes from industry.

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.

Salt of the Earth reveals refillable roll-ons

Salt of the Earth has relaunched its gender neutral roll-on deodorants in new refillable packaging, along with fresh formulas and fragrances.

Superdrug price freeze amid cost of living squeeze

Superdrug confirms an immediate price freeze on over 100 everyday products, as the cost of living crisis becomes front of mind for shoppers.

Swedish organic cosmetics market set to reach SEK 3 billion

A natural and organic beauty market report by NOC Sweden shows a rise in sales of 19.5%, taking the market value to SEK 485 million.

UpCircle teams with rePurpose Global for Project Saaf Samudra

Beauty brand UpCircle has partnered with rePurpose Global to remove more plastic than it creates as a business, and is now Plastic Negative.

Ekó Botanicals introduces botanical skincare trio

Ekó Botanicals has launched in the UK with a collection of clean, multitasking, sustainable skincare solutions for maturing skin.

Mintel: A fifth of British women have purchased period pants

The latest research from Mintel reveals that around a fifth (19%) of women bought period underwear in the 12 months to August 2021.

Consumers catch on to woke-washing in health and beauty

New research reveals 68% of consumers are uneasy about how brands promote ‘woke’ causes, with 41% noticing a rise in woke-washing.

Open your eyes to new innovations from Awake Organics

Awake Organics has added a raft of new SKUs to its family of natural, sustainably made, vegan and cruelty-free hair and skincare products.

Holland & Barrett bans chemical sunscreens

Holland & Barrett has stopped selling suncare products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in favour of reef-safe mineral formulas.

Blonde ambition from Naturtint

Naturtint has created a new line to enhance the radiance and shine of blonde hair while lightening and enhancing natural highlights.

Free From Skincare Awards 2022 now open to entries

The eleventh Free From Skincare Awards have opened to entries today (21 March 2022) featuring 16 categories and special awards.

Lavera expands natural bodycare range

Lavera has announced new additions to its hand care and body lotion collections as well as some product reformulations.

Formula Botanica launches ‘breakthrough’ make-up course

Formula Botanica has announced the launch of its first make-up course in what it calls a ‘breakthrough move’ in natural cosmetic formulation.

Mintel: consumers demand beauty brands with purpose

According to a new Future Forward report from Mintel, consumers are seeking businesses who have real purpose and bring about social change.

NATRUE lends voice to global EcoBeautyScore Consortium

NATRUE has joined the EcoBeautyScore Consortium which aims to develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system.

Self-care pouring massage candles from Yoga My Life

Yoga My Life has introduced three handmade Afterglow Pouring Massage Candles that are 100% plant-based and ideal for self-care at home.

In bloom: organic beauty and wellbeing hits new highs

Rosie Greenaway casts her eye over the Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market Report 2022 In the Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market Report 2022 (OBWMR) Soil...