Natural Beauty

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UpCircle expands rescued ingredients portfolio with new trio

UpCircle has extended its beauty line with three products which introduce four new rescued ingredients to the brand’s portfolio.

Maybelline teams with TerraCycle for UK make-up recycling scheme

Global cosmetics brand Maybelline New York has embarked upon the UK’s biggest make-up recycling scheme to date, in collaboration with TerraCycle. Specialist in-store recycling bins...

J.R. Liggett’s launches shampoo bars in UK

Zero waste US brand J.R. Liggett’s has entered the UK market with its vegan hand-made shampoo bars made with 100% natural ingredients.

‘One small swap’ for Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Week

After a 23% growth in sales in 2019 the market for organic and natural beauty sits at £106.4 million, Soil Association Certification reveals.

Entries open for the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2021

Entries are open for the Beauty Shortlist Awards, celebrating ethics and excellence across beauty, natural health, eco lifestyle and grooming.

New Free From Gift Awards announced

The team behind the Free From Skincare Awards has announced the launch of the new standalone Free From Gift Awards.

An urban beauty solution

Radiant Beauty Complex by Urban Essentials has been specifically formulated to support urban beauty regimes in an ethical and sustainable way.

Totally Solid shower gels

This month sees Eat Grub co-founder Neil Whippey launch Shower Blocks – bubbly, hydrating and plastic-free alternatives to shower gel.

Upcycling trend grows in cosmetics industry

The trend for using food by-products as raw materials for cosmetics and bodycare is gaining momentum, according to Ecovia Intelligence.

Rhug Estate takes a walk on the wild side with new...

Wild Beauty is a new skincare collection produced using organic and wild-foraged ingredients from the Rhug Estate in Wales.

Jennifer Young looks to expand following MEIF investment

Natural cosmetic and skincare company Jennifer Young plans to expand after a ‘significant’ investment from the MEIF.

Nordic-inspired skincare from Green People

Green People’s latest organic skincare concept Nordic Roots draws on founder Charlotte Vøhtz’s Danish upbringing and Nordic heritage.

Report shows effect of COVID-19 on beauty habits

A new report by Pegasus has found that 84% of consumers intend to maintain one or more of the new beauty habits they formed in lockdown.

Belle + So Beauty has fresh take on skincare

Belle + So Beauty has created a new Super Vitamin C Booster serum which it says offers a real difference to the serums on offer.

Hydro Sensation from lavera

Lavera’s new Hydro Sensation Face Care range range carefully balances natural hyaluronic acid and organic algae to help replenish skin's moisture levels.

2020 Sustainable Beauty Awards Open to Entries

The 2020 Sustainable Beauty Awards which recognize those in the beauty industry who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability are now open for entries.

Wild Rose-inspired collection from Neal’s Yard

Neal’s Yard Remedies has introduced a new Wild Rose bodycare collection, which is inspired by its hero Wild Rose Beauty Balm.

Free From Skincare Awards winners announced

The winners of the 2020 Free From Skincare Awards have been announced, with Lithuanian brand Uoga Uoga bagging Best Free From Skincare Product.

Tisserand creates Real Calm Happy Vibes

Tisserand Aromatherapy has created two new collections of products designed to support wellbeing from day through to night: Happy Vibes and Real Calm.

Lavera looks after locks

Lavera has launched its newly formulated haircare range to provide mild cleansing and deep conditioning solutions designed to suit all hair types.