Natural Beauty

Bringing the UK natural and organic products industry the latest natural beauty news.

KinKind in airtime-for-equity deal with UKTV Ventures

UKTV has invested in British plastic-free beauty start-up, KinKind, through its multi-million pound investment fund, UKTV Ventures.

Cost of living crisis impacting skincare says UpCircle research

Research by UpCircle has found one in five people are worried about being able to afford skincare products due to the cost of living crisis.

FLO supports The Brigid Alliance as new charitable partner

Eco-friendly period care brand FLO has announced that it has added The Brigid Alliance to its stable of charity partners.

2022 Free From Skincare Awards winners announced

The Free From Skincare Awards have announced the winners, with British brand SenSpa crowned overall champion Best Free From Skincare Product.

H&B launches ‘five-a-day for your face’ superfood skincare collection

H&B has introduced a superfood-infused skincare range, Pip & Pod, formulated to nourish skin with active, ethically sourced ingredients.

Ingestible skincare sees rise in demand

A survey of 490 consumers in the UK and France by Lycored has revealed that demand for ingestible skincare solutions is rising.

British Beauty Council calls on industry to celebrate beauty

The British Beauty Council is urging businesses to join it in celebrating the ‘power of beauty’ during British Beauty Week in September.

Beauty Shortlist celebrates ECO and Mama & Baby Award winners

The Beauty Shortlist has announced the winners of its ECO Awards – now in their second year – and its Mama & Baby Awards.

‘Save the bees’ Neal’s Yard Remedies tells industry at bee symposium

After delivering a letter to the PM calling for a ban on neonics, the next move in NYR's campaign to protect bees was a symposium in London.

British Beauty Council creates interactive beauty recycling map

The British Beauty Council has launched an interactive recycling map to help consumers navigate the path to recycling beauty containers.

DAME and Finisterre collaborate to highlight plastic pollution

DAME has teamed with sustainable clothing company Finisterre for a co-branded product to raise awareness about the impact of period plastics.

Carbon negative New Zealand beauty brand KAEĀ lands in UK

Natural, carbon negative performance-led botanical skincare brand KAEĀ has now launched in the UK with its four-strong collection.

Superdrug broadens skin tone inclusivity in SPF testing

Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has pledged to increase SPF and sunscreen testing on darker skin tones to 35%.

Flying the flag for British business at No.10

Personal care brand Soap Folk was among the British businesses included in Downing Street's Spring Showcase in May.

H&B offers customers cut-price green swaps

H&B made it easier for customers to make more planet-friendly choices in May by offering Buy One Get One Half Price on ten green swaps.

DIY beauty and low-maintenance regimes trending post-COVID

According to new data from Attest, the pandemic has had a lasting impact on how consumers approach their beauty and grooming regimes.

UpCircle introduces summer skin protection with new SPF 25 Sunscreen

After being in formulation for over three years, UpCircle’s ‘most requested product’, SPF 25 Sunscreen, has launched today.

Fresh beauty brand Lush ventures into automated retail

Beauty brand Lush has launched its first automated retail experience via an iLocker vending machine in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross.

Natura Siberica supports skin microbiome with new eye patch collection

Natura Siberica has launched the Lab Biome eye-patch line based on active and fermented extracts of northern cloudberry and wild raspberry.

Inur launches with natural skincare collection

Founded by Marion Assuied and Valérie Espinasse, INUR has launched a collection of natural skincare in 100% recyclable packaging.