Naturals & Organics

Natural demand boosts skin care market

23-May-2013 - As consumers become more concerned about personal care and the ingredients that are found in cosmetics amidst media scare stories, the natural and organic cosmetics market has seen solid growth,...

US company breaks new ground in sourcing marine ingredients

20-May-2013 - Sea Tech Bioproducts, a company that specializes in sourcing marine ingredients and novel actives for the cosmetics industry, has broken new ground for US based companies in that they no longer...

'Food-based' cosmetics gaining momentum as a trend

09-May-2013 - Food-based ingredients are continuing to emerge as a key trend in the cosmetics industry as many beauty companies target the growing segment by creating product lines that incorporate natural ingredients....

Symrise develops active to treat hair loss from microalgae

08-May-2013 - According to Symrise, as consumer’s interest in natural and sustainable products continuously increases, more emphasis has been put on green chemistry and biotechnology to which the global cosmetic player has...

As demand rises, it’s time for marine ingredient standards

02-May-2013 - The demand for marine ingredients in cosmetics has risen over the last few years and Organic Monitor’s Amarjit Sahota tells CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com that it is time to put standards in place...

Sustainability a thing of beauty in Brazil… but not if it costs more

05-Mar-2013 - Brazilian consumers have long led the way when it comes to green behavior and being sustainably-conscious, however they are not prepared to pay through the roof for products that meet...

Time for ingredient firms to focus on consumers and the consumption phase

27-Feb-2013 - Organic Monitor feels that the consumption phase of cosmetic products is often being ignored by the industry in comparison to the focus on raw materials and production process, which can...

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As health scares and perceptions emerge, ingredient suppliers face new challenges

11-Feb-2013 - Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.

‘Brand positioning is so important in the men’s arena,’ barks Bulldog

06-Feb-2013 - It is the season of men’s grooming it seems, and with this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com visited the HQ of natural skin care manufacturer Bulldog to discuss the challenges in the...

Innovation is key to 2013 survival for ingredient suppliers despite recession

06-Feb-2013 - There is no doubt that the unstable economic situation is taking its toll on the global cosmetics ingredients industry, but innovation is the key to a bright future says Euromonitor...

Fruit oil trend down to berry good SPF and moisturising properties

04-Feb-2013 - Red Raspberry (rubus idaeus) seed oil has gained increasing attention in cosmetics due to its rich moisturising properties, as well as its high sun protection factor.

Viviscal doubles fish protein extract in supplement to promote hair growth

30-Jan-2013 - Dietary supplement specialist Viviscal has launched its latest natural hair growth and nourishing product with 50 percent more fish protein extract in it than before.

Consumer demand for sustainability leads to green focus for chemical industry

29-Jan-2013 - As consumers become more interested in greener products, this demand is filtering down the supply chain, resulting in the global chemical industry focusing more on sustainability.

Time for certification and ensured safety in natural & organic as market grows

23-Jan-2013 - US personal care manufacturer Herbalix has urged for more certification of ingredients used in products, particularly as consumers become more aware and the market for natural & organic continues to...

How to stay ahead in the green cosmetics game

22-Jan-2013 - In many ways market entry into the natural and organic cosmetics category is easier these days but success will not come without integrity, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

Organic Monitor focuses first ever US masterclass on greenwashing

14-Jan-2013 - Organic Monitor is looking to tackle the issue of greenwashing in the American personal care industry with its first ever masterclass dedicated to the topic in California later this month.

Farmed algae - potential to be major sustainable source for the industry

27-Nov-2012 - As marine extracts become increasingly important with cosmetic manufacturers, algae are receiving much attention due to their renewable nature. Arizona-based Heliae is one specialist company currently catering to this demand...

Anti-aging benefits of egg oil laid out by Natural Sourcing

14-Nov-2012 - Ingredients supplier Natural Sourcing has launched its natural egg oil product for cosmetics application aimed at healing dry skin, reducing wrinkles and reducing premature hair loss.

Fair share: UEBT outlines what benefit sharing will mean for cosmetic companies

08-Nov-2012 - The Union for Ethical BioTrade has outlined in a technical report what global cosmetic companies will face in regards to the Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) Nagoya Protocol benefit sharing...

Opportunity knocks for natural and organic halal cosmetics

08-Nov-2012 - According to Organic Monitor, some companies have started to formulate natural/organic cosmetics with Halal certification as they realize that Halal products, while increasingly popular, often fall short in terms of...

Skin care company teams up with King’s College to develop 1st coral-based sunscreen

12-Sep-2012 - UK-based skin care company Aethic has called upon the expertise of scientists at King’s College London to develop the first sunscreen based on MAA's (mycosporine-like amino acids), produced by coral....