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.
Fungal polysaccharides hold skin moisturising potential
10-Dec-2008 By Katie Bird
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 By Katie Bird
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 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.
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.
