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Naturals and organics

In-depth analysis of the latest products, ingredients innovations and certification programmes that are helping to shape this evolving category. Articles will also consider the all-important related issues of sustainability, accountability and ethical sourcing, which are being driven by an increasingly discerning consumer.

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DevaCurl further develops botanical extract hairspray line

16-May-2012 - International company DevaCurl has further developed its hairspray product line, comprised of botanical ingredients and free of sulfates, silicones or parabens.

Sales demand for cosmetics to rise to $9.9 billion in 2016, says market researcher

07-May-2012 - In a recent study carried out by market researcher Reportlinker, sales demand for cosmetic and toiletries is forecasted to rise by 5.0 percent per year to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016.

Seaweed skin care range developed for patients undergoing cancer treatment

02-Apr-2012 - A skin care line featuring twelve different types of seaweed has been developed by cancer survivor and former nurse Vincene Parrinello after finding cosmetics ‘weren’t working’ for people taking medications and battling cancer.

Egg oil sunscreen? It’s no 'yolk'

29-Mar-2012 - Sunscreen isn’t the only area of the cosmetics industry that VAV Life Sciences has in mind for OLEOVA, an egg yolk oil that the company says can also be applied to hair and skin care formulations.

Bulldog taps into men’s facial skin care trend with natural eye roll-on

14-Feb-2012 - As the men’s skin care market picks up pace, men’s grooming brand Bulldog is introducing its new Eye Roll-On product in the UK following its successful launch in Sweden.

Shrimp derivative shown to aid skin permeation of green tea catechins

16-Jan-2012 - Chitosan microparticles, commonly derived from the shell of shrimp and other sea crustaceans, have been shown to significantly improve the ability of certain antioxidants to permeate the skin.

Kao demonstrates therapeutic effect of eucalyptus extract on skin’s outer layer functions

12-Jan-2012 - Researchers at cosmetics company Kao have demonstrated that a eucalyptus extract has the ability to improve the skin function on the outer layer in dry skin by increasing ceramide levels in the stratum corneum, in the epidermis and in keratinocytes.

Biotech firm files patent following L-Ergothioneine discovery in hair and nail growth

11-Jan-2012 - Biotechnology company Entia Biosciences has filed a provisional patent for the use of ingestible and topically applied L-Ergothioneine (Ergo) to maintain and improve hair and nail health, growth, and natural coloring.

Smartphone technology use to increase as mobile platforms become key info source for cosmetics

11-Jan-2012 - Following consumer reliance on eco-labels, including natural and organic logos, to identify sustainable cosmetic products, a shift is now expected in the coming years as consumers use smartphone technology to get real-time information when buying cosmetic products.

BASF discovers common yarrow plant’s potential as an anti-ageing cosmetic active

10-Jan-2012 - A new study funded by BASF Beauty Care Solutions has found that an extract of the common yarrow plant found in the Northern hemisphere can increase epidermal thickness and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pores.

New skin care line targets pregnant women with organic products

16-Jun-2011 - New skin care company Bionee vows to tackle the problems pregnancy related problems in women with its latest dedicated product range which is certified organic.

Time for industry to respect biodiversity and act on it

06-Apr-2011 - Dr. Straetmans is paving the way for ingredients with more sustainable and eco-friendly credentials, claims key executive Fernando Ibarra in an exclusive video interview.

Estée Lauder inks exclusive deal with natural ingredients supplier

22-Mar-2011 - Unigen and Estée Lauder have announced they have signed an exclusive product license and supply agreement granting the cosmetics company the rights to any groundbreaking discoveries.

UEBT and NaTrue attempt to heighten ethical sourcing awareness

11-Mar-2011 - The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and NaTrue have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help raise awareness of the importance of naturally sourced cosmetics products and the ethical trade in natural ingredients derived from biodiversity.

Competition over US natural and organic standards intensifies

09-Mar-2011 - As three leading certification players vie to dominate the US market for natural and organic cosmetic products, competition is set to hot up in tandem with market growth.

COSMOS organic and natural standard open for certification

25-Feb-2011 - The COSMOS organic and natural standard for cosmetics products, developed by five of Europe’s biggest standard bodies, is now open for applications.

NSF wades into natural standard debate

21-Feb-2011 - NSF International has voiced its views on its partnership with Natrue and responded to the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) claims that the collaboration is confusing.

Botaneco launches organic emulsifier in partnership with KDC

14-Feb-2011 - Canada-headquartered Botaneco has launched an organic emulsifier based on its oleosome technology, in partnership with contract manufacturer Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC).

Beauty industry needs to act responsibly to tackle deforestation, Beraca

27-Oct-2010 - Brazilian-based ingredients brand Beraca says that deforestation is one of the worst enemies to the planet and the beauty industry must act to ensure this problem is minimized.

Chemical companies must follow natural trend

26-Oct-2010 - As more companies follow the natural trend, search for natural emulsifier alternatives and seek to remove silicone from their formulations, the development of natural sensory ingredients has taken on increased importance.

IFRA offers guideline for green terminology

20-Oct-2010 - The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has released the ‘IFRA Green Definitions Document’ to better explain “green terminology” to the fragrance industry.

FTC calls for guidance on what organic and natural mean to consumers

12-Oct-2010 - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes to its Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid statements that could mislead their consumers, but is calling for more guidance on the consumer perception of natural and organic.

Cognis receives NPA certification for a further 15 natural ingredients

07-Oct-2010 - Cognis Care Chemicals says that it has received certification from the Natural Products Association (NPA) for a further 15 natural ingredients from its personal care portfolio.

Organic beauty products to drive cosmetics industry in near future: RNCOS

30-Sep-2010 - At present, the cosmetics industry is focusing on launching organic cosmetic products due to consumers becoming increasingly more conscious about the chemicals used in cosmetics products and their harmful effects.

NPA offering new discount for personal care product certification

29-Sep-2010 - The Natural Products Association (NPA) is helping cosmetic product manufacturers meet the growing demand for natural products, by streamlining the application process and offering discount pricing on certification on products formulated with NPA-certified ingredients.