Botanical actives are leading the ingredients market, says report
17-Feb-2009 By Katie Bird
Improved performance and consumers' love of all things natural is pushing the trend for plant-based active ingredients, according to a recent Kline report.
The Body Shop’s woes cannot be blamed on the economic crisis alone
17-Feb-2009 By Katie Bird
The Body Shop needs a health check, judging by L’Oreal’s 2008 financial results. The brand reported a sales drop of 2.3 percent, not accounting for new stores opened during the year.
Organic fine fragrances not sophisticated enough, says expert
11-Feb-2009 By Katie Bird
Consumers will have to change their expectations before the market for organic fine fragrances can take off, says industry insider.
Naturals may save the day for European personal care players
10-Feb-2009 By Simon Pitman
Riding a wave of extraordinary market growth, the naturals personal care category could be one of the few areas where growth will continue amidst the economic gloom.
CPL Aromas launches range of organic fragrance ingredients
23-Jan-2009 By Katie Bird
CPL Aromas has released a range of 100 percent organic fragrance ingredients to meet the growing demand for certified organic products.
LibraGen launches range of stable polyphenols for cosmetics
15-Jan-2009 By Katie Bird
France-based LibraGen is looking for partners to help develop its range of stable polyphenol compounds for cosmetics products.
Natural and organic cosmetics tipped to resist downturn
09-Jan-2009 By Guy Montague-Jones
Industry insiders predict that natural and organic cosmetics will hold up well in 2009 even if they do not enjoy the dramatic sales growth of previous years.
Plant-based ingredients may have a future in sun protection
11-Dec-2008 By Katie Bird
Plant-based compounds with antioxidant properties are likely to be playing an increasingly important role in the sun care of the future.
Ecoflation could hit companies hard in the future
10-Dec-2008 By Katie Bird
Companies already struggling in the current economic climate will soon have to contend with a new phenomenon, ecoflation, according to a study by ATKearney.
LycoRed goes under the skin of UV protection complex
04-Dec-2008 By Katie Bird
LycoRed has, for the first time, looked at the effect of its tomato lycopene complex on the histological characteristics of the skin.
Ethical market will grow despite economic worries, Co-op report
28-Nov-2008 By Katie Bird
‘Values’ will not necessarily be sacrificed for ‘value’ when it comes to ethical purchasing in an economic downturn, according to a recent Co-op report.
European organic and natural standards will be released next Spring
10-Oct-2008 By Katie Bird
The publication of harmonised European organic and natural standards is just around the corner, according to leading certification bodies at the Natural Beauty Summit.
Dr Straetmans signs Eastern European distribution deal
08-Oct-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones
Dr Straetmans is expanding into Eastern Europe to capitalise on the growing demand for natural cosmetic ingredients in the region.
Botaneco gains Ecocert approval for oleosome emulsion
07-Oct-2008 By staff reporter
Oil-seed specialist Botaneco has received approval from European certification body Ecocert for the natural emulsion base Hydresia G2.
European naturals market set to break records this year
03-Oct-2008 By Simon Pitman
The mainstreaming of natural and organic personal care products means that the value of the European market is set to exceed €1.4bn this year.
France leads the way on Fairtrade personal care
01-Oct-2008 By Simon Pitman
A new market report highlights the fact that strong development in the French natural and organic cosmetic market has given way to the largest market for fair-trade products.
Arylessence launches high-end organic fragrances
24-Sep-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones
Arylessence has created a range of organic fragrances in response to the growing market demand for luxury ‘green’ products.
Alban Muller launches plant dyes for personal care
17-Sep-2008 By Katie Bird
Natural ingredients supplier Alban Muller has launched a range of plant based dyes to add colour to personal care formulations.
Silab showcases new organic ingredients line
11-Sep-2008 By Katie Bird in New York
France-based ingredients supplier Silab has been showcasing its recently released organic ingredient lines at New York’s HBA trade show.
BiotechMarine unveils natural-based anti-ageing active
04-Sep-2008
France-based Biotech Marine has launched a new anti-aging concept called BioFA, which is based on marine-derived phytoplankton and arginine ferrulate.
Eastman executive discusses sustainability
28-Aug-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones
The global market development manager for personal care at Eastman discusses how sustainability is changing the face of product development.
Natural glycol obtains EcoCert certification
20-Aug-2008 By staff reporter
DuPont and Tate & Lyle Bio Products has received Eco-Cert certification for Zemea, a petroleum-free glycol that it claims is an industry first.
Symrise expands its range of organic actives
06-Aug-2008 By Katie Bird
Symrise has partnered with a Californian producer of botanical extracts as part of plans to become the number one global supplier of green cosmetic ingredients.
Croda seeks out sustainable marine ingredients
05-Aug-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones
Croda is on the hunt for new sustainable cosmetic ingredients having signed a three year research agreement with marine biotechnology firm Aquapharm.
Aveda hones in on packaging recycling
28-Jul-2008 By Simon Pitman
Aveda says it is leading the way in sustainable packaging, having announced what it is claimed to be the first ever scheme in the US to recycle caps.
Alban Muller launches 29 fruit focused actives
16-Jul-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones
France-based Alban Muller has launched 29 new active ingredients
for the global naturals market with "super fruits" at the heart of
the offerings.