Weleda gains new UEBT certification for sourcing with respect
Weleda is one of two leading beauty brands worldwide to be the first to obtain the new UEBT certification for sourcing with respect.
Sweden’s natural and organic cosmetics market grew 22.2% in 2017
The first industry-wide survey of Sweden’s natural and organic cosmetics segment shows market growth of 22.2% in 2017.
Study points to sunscreen and carotenoid synergy
Combining topical sunscreen with carotenoids may create a synergistic effect, scientific research by cartotenoid-based ingredients specialist Lycored shows.
Neal’s Yard scores a treble in Sweden’s Organic Beauty Awards
British heritage brand Neal’s Yard Remedies has picked up a trio of awards at the 2018 edition of the Organic Beauty Awards.
One to watch: Asian natural beauty market takes off
The Asia natural and organic beauty market is growing fast, reports analyst Ecovia Intelligence in this special commentary. The recent acquisition of New Zealand natural beauty brand Trilogy reflects the…
Biome-friendly beauty: Why we need to rethink skincare
Probiotics are a go-to product for gut problems in every health store, but their benefits are now starting to be introduced into the skincare sector, as Marie Drago highlighted at…
China’s CITIC completes US $211m deal for NZ natural beauty brand Trilogy
Hong Kong-based CITIC Capital China Partners, the private equity arm of CITIC Capital Holdings Limited, has completed a US $211 million deal to acquire the holding company of New Zealand-based…
Dr Bronner’s partners with People Berlin in pop-up project
Global organic and fair trade soap brand Dr Bronner’s – with European headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany – will celebrate the opening of its first pop-up outlet in Berlin in partnership with…
One to watch: Unilever’s Love Beauty and Planet line targets indie brand space
Last December Unilever added US personal care brand Schmidt Naturals to a string of buyouts of what it has called “purpose-led” businesses. In the same month, it rolled out its…
Sales of plant-based beauty products surge as more brands ride vegan wave
Sales of plant-based beauty products are surging forward as more brands on both sides of the Atlantic go vegan.
Mar 24, 2023