Investors to target natural personal care companies in 2010

15-Feb-2010 - Natural personal care companies are expected to be a key target for investors in 2010, according to Organic Monitor’s latest Strategic Insights report.

USDA crackdown on misuse of ‘organic’ not imminent, say standards holders

12-Nov-2009 - US organic standards holders are not expecting an imminent USDA crackdown on the misuse of the term ‘organic’ in the cosmetics and personal care sector.

Natural oral care shows industry-leading growth rates

11-Jun-2009 - The natural and organic oral care market in the US is predicted to grow at a rate that should outpace all other personal care categories, market researchers predict.

‘Good enough to eat’: the trend for food ingredients in cosmetics gains pace

09-Jun-2009 - A rising number of cosmetics companies are now formulating products from ingredients normally found in the kitchen. This is the latest trend to emerge from escalating interest in organic and natural products.

New organic ingredients allow different types of formulations

20-May-2009 - A range of new organic surfactants, emulsifiers and preservative alternatives should make life easier for organic formulators, claims manufacturer Earth Supplied Products (ESP).

Natural and organic leaders gather in New York

18-May-2009 - Leading names in the natural and organic cosmetics market gathered in New York earlier this month for the Natural Beauty Summit.

AHPA presents case for organic cosmetics to be included in NOP

18-May-2009 - Michael McGuffin, President of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), has lent his support to the CACC recommendation that the National Organic Program (NOP) should be amended to explicitly include cosmetics.

dispatches from suppliers' day

Eastman showcases green emollient esters

13-May-2009 - Chemicals giant Eastman is using Suppliers’ Day to promote its emollient esters platform for leave-on skin care products.

DISPATCHES FROM SUPPLIERS' DAY

Almond oleosomes are natural moisturizing emulsifiers, says Botaneco

13-May-2009 - Oil-seed specialist Botaneco has launched an almond version of its oleosome product at this year’s Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey.

Scientists map oil palm genome in quest for higher productivity

12-May-2009 - Researchers have created the first genetic blueprint of oil palms, an important step in improving the productivity and sustainability of oil palm production.

Givaudan signs sustainable sourcing partnership

25-Mar-2009 - Givaudan has partnered with a Laos-based producer to secure the sustainable supply of benzoin, a raw material used in fragrances.

‘Free from’ claims can trade on false safety concerns says trade body

13-Mar-2009 - Manufacturers are advised against labelling their products as ‘free from’ certain ingredients by the UK cosmetics trade association (CTPA).

Cognis streamlines operations with sale of botanicals business

02-Mar-2009 - Cognis says the sale of its botanical extracts division to Burgundy Botanical Extracts Iberia will increase the company’s competitiveness and increase efficiencies.

Natrue and QAI work towards cross-border recognition of organic standards

24-Feb-2009 - Natrue is working on a mutual recognition agreement with Quality Assurance International (QAI) that the certifier hails as a step towards international harmonisation.

NSF's 'made with organic' standard becomes an American National Standard

19-Feb-2009 - NSF International’s ‘made with organic’ standard for personal care products has been adopted as an American National Standard.

Botanical actives are leading the ingredients market, says report

17-Feb-2009 - Improved performance and consumers' love of all things natural is pushing the trend for plant-based active ingredients, according to a recent Kline report.

Organic fine fragrances not sophisticated enough, says expert

11-Feb-2009 - Consumers will have to change their expectations before the market for organic fine fragrances can take off, says industry insider.

Indian company launches spice-based cosmetics preservative

10-Feb-2009 - Salicylates & Chemicals has launched a new preservative for personal care products based on curry leaf and cinnamon leaf oils.

Milkweed may hold natural sunscreen potential

09-Feb-2009 - The modified oil of the milkweed seed may help protect the skin against UV rays, according to scientists with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Natural and organic cosmetics tipped to resist downturn

09-Jan-2009 - 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.

Fungal polysaccharides hold skin moisturising potential

10-Dec-2008 - New research supports the use of a biopolymer duo in moisturising and anti-aging products.

Cosmetics companies encouraged to share benefits with indigenous communities

04-Dec-2008 - The Union for Ethical BioTrade has pledged to encourage the cosmetics and personal care industry to adhere to the benefit sharing principles of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

European organic and natural standards will be released next Spring

10-Oct-2008 - 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 - Dr Straetmans is expanding into Eastern Europe to capitalise on the growing demand for natural cosmetic ingredients in the region.