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Kinetic are the leading suppliers of ethical, natural and organic body care brands, herbal and dietary supplements to the health food industry, pharmacies, department stores, lifestyle and concept stores, and holistic therapists and spas. Founded in the early 90s by brothers Alexander and Kim Barani, Kinetic has gone from strength to strength and 2014 saw the leading supplier of natural and organic beauty move to larger premises; a new state-of-the-art industrial 40,000sq. ft warehouse development, complete with luxury offices, in west London.

JASÖN Natural Care was Kinetic’s first big break, back in the mid nineties. A well-established brand in America, having been around since 1959, the JASÖN range has taken to the hearts of families across the UK to become the number one selling natural family brand. The JASÖN range of products is formulated to meet the head to toe everyday needs of all the family, calling upon therapeutic ingredients that deliver results. Nothing frilly, nothing fancy, just wholesome products that really work.

In the USA, JASÖN have always taken pride in educating the masses about their mission, which meant Kinetic learnt a great deal from these pioneers of natural beauty. Today, JASÖN continue to innovate; always improving formulas and clinically testing products, bringing science into the realm of natural beauty, and always staying loyal to their ethos of providing cruelty free and vegetarian-friendly beauty. JASÖN were also innovative with their presentation in stores, being one of first brands to be properly merchandised, block merchandised. Kinetic in turn brought this concept to the UK and J?SÖN was the first brand in the UK to be presented in store in this way.

2015 saw the launch of the Smoothing Coconut Collection, featuring Organic Coconut Oil, Body Wash and Hand & Body Lotion, the range has been well-received by public and press alike, with British Beauty Blogger’s Jane Cunningham loving the collection.

JASÖN has always had a considerable celebrity following, with old-school fans including Stella McCartney and Reese Witherspoon, but more recently Bryce Dallas Howard of Downton Abbey and Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins have also expressed their love of the Vitamin E Oil for scarring and stretch marks and the C-Effects range respectively.

Dr Bronner’s Magic Liquid Soaps is the world’s #1 selling natural soap brand. Well-renowned for their real essential oil fragranced Magic Liquid Soaps, where only a few drops is enough to produce a shower full of lather, the range also offers Bar Soaps, Pump Soaps, Hair Care, Lip and Body Balms, Lotions, Shaving Gels and more, all certified organic and fair trade. The range is also suitable for vegetarians and cruelty-free certified with the BUAV’s Leaping Bunny. Over the years, the brand has gained a cult following including Lady Gaga, Sandra Bullock, Eminem and Bobbi Brown. The celebrity fan club has certainly helped this brand to become more established but people also see value in this product because of its versatility and efficacy. June 2015 saw the completion of the Compassion in World Farming #Compassion Campaign, which smashed its initial pledge of £10,000, raising over £25,000 for CIWF.

Antipodes offer premium organic skincare from New Zealand, and has gained cult status in both the UK and globally. Celebrity fans include Cara Delevingne, Elle Macpherson, Sam Smith and Evangeline Lilly. The range truly is where science meets nature, with several products scientifically validated via in vitro testing. Hero products from the three-step skincare and body care range include the Night Cream – Scientifically shown to increase Collagen production by 92%; Apostle Skin Brightening & Tone Correcting Serum – scientifically shown to help brighten the complexion in just 5 days; and Aura Manuka Honey Mask, a cult beauty classic popular amongst industry influencers. In 2015, Worship Antioxidant Superfruit Serum launched, scientifically shown to reduce oxidative stress by up to 90%. The range scooped multiple awards in the Natural Health International Beauty Awards 2015, including Best Moisturiser, and highly commended in the Best Organic Range, Best Natural Range and Best Foundation. The brand also won two awards in Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey’s most recent publication, The Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible for the Mineral Foundation and Lipstick.

Pacifica offer a gluten-free 100% vegan, and cruelty-free range of stunning mineral makeup and skincare, bath and body, perfume and home fragrance created using expertly blended natural and essential oils sourced from all over the world. A breath of fresh, ocean air in the world of fragrance, Pacifica are well regarded for their unique nuances and complexity of their blends. Pacifica does not support the use of naturals that are threatened or where the harvesting of the plant endangers biodiversity or causes other environmental issues. Pacifica adheres to strict IFRA standards, a self-governing organisation that sets safety standards for all natural and non-natural aroma compounds. Pacifica also scooped an award at the Natural Health International Beauty Awards, Best Makeup Range, judged by Jo Fairley.

Avalon Organics – For almost 20 years, Avalon Organics has offered exceptionally pure and effective hair, body and skin care products to women committed to living a natural and organic lifestyle. All formulas contain at least 70% organic ingredients of botanicals, extracts and essential oils, are vegetarian, never tested on animals and do not contain any harsh or irritating chemicals that could be absorbed into the body. The brand supports sustainable farming practices and relentlessly seek out the best organic ingredients to produce naturally high performance products with the use of parabens, harsh preservatives, synthetic colours or fragrances, phthalates or harmful sulfates. 2016 will see a refresh of the packaging.  Avalon Organics offers successful targeted skincare ranges, including – Lavender Luminosity for a more radiant complexion, Vitamin C Renewal to protect against free radical damage, and Co. Q10 to improve skin elasticity and firmness.

Other beauty brands in Kinetic’s portfolio include:

Alba Botanica – cruelty free beauty, 100% Vegetarian natural products that do beautiful for you, your friends, animal and earth.
Giovanni EcoChic Cosmetics – the first natural salon hair care brand and the #1 selling natural hair care brand in the US natural products industry.

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French Organic Beauty Care since 1983, Melvita brings you the purest expressions of nature…

Melvita is one of the world’s largest certified organic beauty brands. Founded by natural and organic beauty-pioneer, Bernard Chevilliat in 1983 in the South of France Melvita offers beauty care top-to-toe. Bernard was a bee-keeper and biologist who left the city and moved to the Ardèche to settle in the middle of one of the purest and unspoilt landscapes in France.

As a global leader in organic formulation the brand harnesses the power of pure plant oils, floral waters and honeys to create gentle and effective skin, body and personal care products certified organic by EcoCert and supported by Cosmebio. The products contain a minimum of 95% natural ingredients and are created by a 25-strong Research and Development team using cutting-edge green-science. New patented complexes, such as the 3-Honey Complex and the White Flowers Complex deliver measurable results on the skin, and most recently the team pioneered the application of UHT technology in beauty-care resulting in a 100% preservative-free formula. All Melvita products exclude all ingredients of petrochemical origin such as paraffin and silicone, ethoxylated or glycolated products (PEGs), and preservatives including formaldehyde generators, parabens and even phenoxyethanol.

Made sustainably in an Eco-Factory with some of the highest possible standards of ethical manufacturing and certified with the ISO 14001 standard, the site has everything from solar-voltaic panels to provide sustainable energy for power and water heating, to a living ‘green’ roof helping the building blend into the natural landscape: proof that, even on an industrial scale, we can still work together to look after the planet. Furthermore the brand created the Melvita Foundation, independently governed, to donate funds to charitable projects and initiatives world-wide that support bee populations and their habitats.

Launched in the UK in 2010 the products are available from premium outlets including John Lewis, Fenwick and Feel Unique.

www.uk.melvita.com/

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Urban Veda is a brand new British skincare range based on the ancient principles of Ayurveda and formulated naturally for 21st century skincare concerns.

Inspired by Ayurveda, an ancient Indian health and wellbeing system based on the holistic and therapeutic properties of plants, Urban Veda is designed to help pollution-proof your skin.. The four new ranges in each Urban Veda collection have been created to target different skin types, each associated with the ‘doshas’ of Ayurveda.

The four ranges include Radiance, for dry and dull skin; Purifying, for oil-prone and congested skin; Soothing, for distressed skin; and Reviving, a replenishing range for tired and mature skin, suitable for all skin types.

The Radiance range, for the Vata dosha with dry and dull skin, utilises natural Ayurvedic botanics Himalayan goji berry, papaya and pomegranate. Star ingredient Turmerone, a distilled fraction derived from turmeric, is an active and powerful antioxidant, shown to enhance complexion by up to 30%. The Radiance range boasts an anti-inflammatory peptide sequence to impart a glow and luminosity, helping to revitalise lack-lustre skin.

The Purifying range, for the Kapha dosha with oily and congested skin, utilises 12 bioactive botanics including spearmint, mulberry, eucalyptus and quassia with an energising, stimulating and fresh aroma to invigorate mind and body. Star Ayurvedic ingredient, neem, is a cold-pressed oil traditionally held to cleanse, tone and moisturise in one. Highly antiseptic and antibacterial, it is an excellent natural ingredient for those with excess skin oil, granting mild cleansing properties throughout their skincare regime. The Purifying Day Cream and Purifying Protecting Night Cream help to mattify skin and refine pores.

The Soothing range, for the Pitta dosha with sensitised skin, contains aromatic sandalwood oil, infused with 16 botanics including organic aloe vera juice, myrrh and clary sage. Brimming with harmonising and therapeutic botanics to fight fatigue, dehydration and stress, the Soothing skincare range helps to balance elemental damage and alleviate rosy complexions to calm, clarify and content the Pitta dosha.

Urban Veda’s tri-doshic Rose + Botanics range, suitable for all skin types, offers antioxidant and flower water fortification to pamper tired and mature skin. Drawing on the natural anti-ageing properties of rose, the Reviving range also contains soothing evening primrose, omega-rich rosehip, borage, rose geranium, harmonising jasmine and collagen-boosting Arjuna.

Each collection contains a full regime for both facial skincare and body care, from intelligent plant-based hydrators naturally formulated to protect the skin from the effects of the environment, stress and dehydration, to body washes that gently cleanse using luxurious skin conditioning plant extracts.

All Urban Veda packaging is recyclable, and bottles are made using post-consumer recycled plastic. Urban Veda use Forest Sustainability Certified packaging and are Vegetarian Society certified. Belief in the value of nature means valuing plants as nature intended- all Urban Veda products are free from GM ingredients, parabens, SLS/SLES, artificial colours and mineral oil. As a holistic brand we don’t, and will never, test on animals.

Made in the UK.  Discover our natural urban skincare online at www.urbanveda.co.uk

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benecos is one of Europe’s fastest growing Natural Cosmetic brands and was founded in 2008 by Silke and Stephan Becker in Aschaffenburg Germany.

Stephan came from a career working in the conventional cosmetics industry, but this did not blend well with his eco lifestyle, while Silke had grown up working in the German organic grocery store, Reformhaus. It was the mix of knowledge that Stephan had obtained from the cosmetics industry and the excitement and passion of Silke along with their concern for their daughter using conventional cosmetics with questionable ingredients that led to the birth of benecos. Starting a natural beauty company was a natural progression in their life.

The idea was to create a top quality and modern organic colour cosmetics range at a retail price that is accessible and affordable for everyone. The name benecos stands for good cosmetics – in Latin “bene” means good and “cos” stands for cosmetics.

benecos’ natural beauty portfolio incorporates high quality, affordable natural make-up, 5-free nail polishes and natural skincare products, attracting a younger audience into the world of natural beauty. These stylish natural beauty products are BDIH certified* with the focus on quality organic ingredients. This means that the products do NOT contain paraffin, parabens, silicones, PEG and synthetic colours or fragrances. Instead natural ingredients, such as plant oils, fats and waxes, herbal and flower extracts, essential oils and fragrances, from certified organic sources or wild collection are used. benecos is also listed on PeTA’s positive list.

Although the colourful HAPPY NAILS nail polishes are not certified by BDIH they are still less harmful than regular nail polishes. They have a 5-FREE formula which means that they are free from formaldehyde, toluene, camphor, phthalates and colophony making them a real alternative for the modern health-conscious woman who wants to be on trend with the latest nail colours!
The main focus for benecos is the product and its quality, followed by new trends and an up-to-date product range. Everything else that surrounds the products is low-key: simple packaging with no secondary packing (cardboard boxes etc), instead benecos use a unique brand image designed to make the range stand out. Benecos believe that the products should look nice, with a sophisticated non-eco vibe so that you can feel the difference to conventional cosmetics but you cannot see it!

In 2015, benecos re-launched their skin care line growing the range considerably to include hand creams, face creams, refreshing deodorants, gentle toothpaste, shower gels and moisturising body lotions available in five new fruity and refreshing scents: Aloe Vera, Pomegranate & Rose, Seabuckthorn & Orange, Apricot & Elderflower and Melissa to enlighten your senses. The new BDIH certified and vegan NATURAL CARE products are made using spring water from the Alps and they contain the benecos organic mixture called “Biomix” which consists of seven plant extracts from organic farming making them perfect for daily head to toe skincare.

The multi award winning benecos range includes Ökotest** Top Rated products, a large range of colours in their cosmetics and nail polish ranges and the newly revamped natural care range. benecos natural beauty without the huge price tag!
*except the happy nails range

** Ökotest is a German consumer magazine that test products for pollutants, ingredients and potencies, judging the quality and compatibility with the environment. www.oekotest.de

If you would like further information about benecos products please contact Pravera on 01557 870 203 or [email protected]

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NATRUE is an international not-for-profit organisation located in Brussels. The NATRUE standard has set a high benchmark for quality and integrity since 2008. The NATRUE logo is one that is trusted and recognised worldwide – our motto: one logo for one world.

With 4,500 NATRUE certified products on the market, the NATRUE Label continues to grow in popularity and reputation. Consumers can see at a glance whether a product is truly natural; know that it contains top quality raw materials, and is free from artificial colours, fragrances and artificial preservatives. No paraffin oils or petroleum-derived ingredients are permitted, no silicone oils or GMOs. No other standard has such a strict definition of “naturalness”.

NATRUE actively promotes and protects authentic natural and organic cosmetics through participation in international regulatory decision-making and raising awareness. In the absence of regulation, NATRUE has set the highest standard for quality and authenticity.

To date neither the terms ‘natural’ nor ‘organic’ have been defined or regulated in the cosmetic sector.

One of the main challenges is to keep the sector authentic – which does not mean restricting new brands from launching. It means having a fair playing field offering consumers natural and organic cosmetics truly worth of that name. There is real potential to undermine consumers’ trust with a low standard such as the forthcoming two-part ISO (International Standardisation Organisation) guidelines, which are currently under discussion and expected to be fully released in 2016.

“This sector does not need another (weak) definition of what is natural and organic when it comes to cosmetics – we risk introducing a kind of “legitimized greenwashing” through the proposed ISO guidelines. This sector needs to continue to set high natural and organic cosmetic standards, just as NATRUE does, and continue to work hard to explain to consumers the added value of natural and organic cosmetics for ourselves and for our world”, Francesca Morgante, NATRUE Label Manager explained.

Indeed certification to the NATRUE standard offers retailers and consumers a unique guarantee: strict criteria for three different levels of certification, across 13 product categories.

Natural Cosmetics
Ingredients must be natural but they do not have to be organic. This level defines both permitted ingredients and how they are processed, via a limited number of permitted production processes. Products certified to the subsequent two higher levels need to fulfill the criteria requirements of this first entry level.

Natural Cosmetics with Organic Portion
At least 70% of natural ingredients (or derived-natural ingredients where applicable) must come from certified organic production or controlled wild collection. Guaranteed thresholds for high minimum levels of natural ingredients, and lower maximum levels of derived-natural ingredients, are required.

Organic Cosmetics
At least 95% of natural ingredients (or derived-natural ingredients where applicable) must come from certified organic production or controlled wild collection. Further threshold increases for higher minimum levels of natural ingredients are required at this third level.

Each product category ensures that every product fulfills its promise to be as natural as possible. This unique approach helps to protect consumers because it guarantees a strict level of naturalness and authenticity that does not allow for ambiguities.
Furthermore, at least 75% of a brand’s range needs to be certifiable. This stipulation is designed to avoid green-washing by companies promoting a small hero ‘natural’ collection when the majority of products in the range are not of the same high standard.

Products are listed on the publicly accessible website and database (www.natrue.org), which can be used as a checklist for anyone wanting to confirm whether a product is natural or organic.

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Launched during Organic Beauty Week and already award-winning, zk’in certified organic skincare features 12 self-select products to address every skin concern and life stage, for ageless beauty.

On the fringes of the Lüneburger Heide, south of Hamburg, Spa Vivent has its headquarters in Hollenstedt. Spa Vivent distributes since 2009 traditional exotic, natural and fairly produced consumer goods. The privately held company is the exclusive importer of Tropical Naturals Ltd. (Nigeria) and Tanamera Tropical Spa Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) for the European market. Spa Vivent supplies Hotels, Spas, Beauty Salons, retailers and wholesalers, as well as organic and natural food stores and drugstores. Major customers in Germany are Waschbaer, Manufactum. Shortly Spa Vivent will also supply air and cruise companies with a specific range of products.

Traditional brands from around the world
Spa Vivent imported established natural heritage brands from around the world that meet the European zeitgeist. Pura Africa is a series from Nigeria for daily face and body care with black soap Dudu-Osun and the 100% pure shea butter cream Dudu-Shea. For the professional spa and wellness center Spa Vivent offers the Tanamera line with branded products from Malaysia. The series includes body scrubs, massage oils, body masks and bath products.

A company with a philosophy
Spa Vivent company has set a goal to maintain the traditional consumer products from around the world. Chief Executive Officer Erica Ramsay and Managing Director Stephan Bartmann work and act according to ethical values??. All business partners – producers, distributors and customers – will benefit and prosper from the collaboration. The relationships with the business partners is based on three pillars: trust, clarity and reliability.

Owner-managed and committed
With much dedication and passion, Erica Ramsay and Stephan Bartmann manage the company. Erica – born Swedish and a qualified shipping clerk and Stephan a former architect came to the exotic natural cosmetic by chance. They discovered traditional and natural products all aournd the world and would like to make them known in Europe. As compensation, the passionate rider Erica Ramsay leads on their farm Fuhrenkamp in Hollenstedt, who is also the headquarters of Spa Vivent, a riding school for children.

Quality and safety according to German standards
Spa Vivent guarantees all business partners a reliable and fast delivery of the goods within one to two days. There are no minimum order quantities for their customers. Spa Vivent is committed to the quality of the products. All products meet the strict German standards. In addition, the Tanamera products carry the ICADA Natural Seal and the Dudu Osun-soaps are certified with the ICADA Global Ethics seal.

Company: Spa Vivent Vertriebs GmbH
Address Regesbosteler Str. 6, 21279 Hollenstedt, Germany
www.spavivent.de
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +49 (0) 4165 223 88 26
Key personnel Erica Ramsay
Stockists Martina Martens
Distributors Spa Vivent

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NATRUE is an international not-for-profit organisation located in Brussels. The NATRUE standard has set a high benchmark for quality and integrity since 2008. The NATRUE logo is one that is trusted and recognised worldwide – our motto: one logo for one world.

As of October 2014 over 4,000 products have been certified to the NATRUE standard worldwide. Consumers can now see at a glance whether a product is truly natural; know that it contains top quality raw materials, and is free from artificial colours, fragrances and artificial preservatives. No paraffin oils or petroleum-derived ingredients are permitted, no silicone oils or GMOs. No other standard has such a strict definition of “naturalness”.
NATRUE actively promotes and protects authentic natural and organic cosmetics through participation in international regulatory decision making and raising awareness. In the absence of regulation, NATRUE has set the highest standard for quality and authenticity. To date neither the terms ‘natural’ nor ‘organic’ have been defined or regulated in the cosmetic sector.
However shortly after NATRUE was founded, the conventional cosmetics industry tabled draft guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products with the International Standards Organisation (ISO). In order to ensure the involvement of experts in the field NATRUE joined this initiative, commenting on and contributing to the process.

NATRUE Director Julie Tyrrell explains:
“The requirements of the proposed ISO standard are expected to be significantly weaker than the NATRUE criteria. The NATRUE standard will therefore continue to exist in order to actively promote and protect natural and organic cosmetics of a higher calibre. Consumers must be provided with transparent information, enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions at the point of sale”. Indeed certification to the NATRUE standard offers retailers and consumers a unique guarantee: strict criteria for three different levels of certification, across 13 product categories.

Natural Cosmetics
Ingredients must be natural but they do not have to be organic. This level defines both permitted ingredients and how they are processed, via a limited number of permitted production processes. Products certified to the subsequent two higher levels need to fulfil the criteria requirements of this first entry level.

Natural Cosmetics with Organic Portion
At least 70% of natural ingredients (or derived-natural ingredients where applicable) must come from certified organic production or controlled wild collection. Guaranteed thresholds for high minimum levels of natural ingredients, and lower maximum levels of derived-natural ingredients, are required.

Organic Cosmetics
At least 95% of natural ingredients (or derived-natural ingredients where applicable) must come from certified organic production or controlled wild collection. Further threshold increases for higher minimum levels of natural ingredients are required at this third level.
Each product category ensures that every product fulfils its promise to be as natural as possible. This unique approach helps to protect consumers because it guarantees a strict level of naturalness and authenticity that does not allow for ambiguities.
Furthermore, at least 75% of a brand’s range needs to be certifiable. This stipulation is designed to avoid greenwashing by companies promoting a small hero ‘natural’ collection when the majority of products in the range are not of the same high standard.
Products are listed on the publicly accessible website and database (www.natrue.org), which can be used as a check list for anyone wanting to confirm whether a product is natural or organic.

Company: NATRUE,
The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association AISBL
40 Rue Washington – 2nd Floor, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
www.natrue.org
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +32 (0)2 613 2930
Key Personnel: Julie Tyrrell, Director, Public Affairs – [email protected] Francesca Morgante, Label Manager – [email protected]

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French Organic Beauty Care since 1983

Melvita, France’s pioneering certified organic beauty brand care offers effective top-to-toe beauty and personal care products for use everyday by the whole family.
Founded by biologist and beekeeper, Bernard Chevilliat, Melvita products are made sustainably in an eco-factory in France and are dermatologically tested and clinically trialled to demonstrate safety and performance. Containing potent plant extracts, herbs and essential oils the expert range created by an advanced Research and Development team of 25 people contains patented complexes and is a favourite in French Pharmacies.
The best-selling collections from Melvita include pure Beauty Oils and Floral Waters that nourish and hydrate the skin. The Beauty Oils, including organic and fair-trade Argan Oil, are first cold pressed and bursting with nutrients. Whilst the floral waters from pure steam distillation are gentle and hydrating – the best-selling Rose Floral Water from the range has recently been blended into a new Beauty Mist to refresh the skin on the go.
Each Melvita product is created to exceed the high standards set by ECOCERT France. These organic standards guarantee that: – At least 95% of the total ingredients are from natural origin (water included). – At least 10% of the total ingredients are from organic farming (water included). – At least 95% of the total plant-based ingredients are organic.
These very strict standards exclude, among others, products of petrochemical origin such as paraffin or silicone, ethoxylated or glycolated products (PEG, etc.) and the majority ofsynthetic preservatives including formaldehyde generators, parabens and phenoxyethanol. In addition to a list of ingredients to be avoided, each raw material complies with the standard’s ecological requirements guaranteeing its traceability.
The certification also applies to the packaging that must be recyclable, the production site environment, waste management, manufacturing and cleaning methods and all packaging equipment maintenance so that the impact on the environment is kept to a strict minimum.
In addition to this strong commitment to natural and organic beauty, Melvita also has a Corporate Foundation to support bees and their habitats. The Melvita Foundation has recently allocated funds to Friends of the Earth in the UK to build Bee Worlds – bringing much needed forage to urban areas in the UK. Launched in the UK in 2010 the products are available from premium outlets including John Lewis, Wholefoods Market and Feelunique.

Company: Melvita
Address: 15-19 Cavendish Place
www.melvita.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0800 138 7045

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Kinetic are the leading suppliers of ethical, natural and organic body care brands, herbal and dietary supplements to the health food industry, pharmacies, department stores, lifestyle and concept stores, and holistic therapists and spas. Founded in the early 90s by brothers Alexander and Kim Barani, Kinetic has gone from strength to strength and 2014 saw the leading supplier of natural and organic beauty move to larger premises; a new state-of-the-art industrial 40,000sq. ft warehouse development, complete with luxury offices, in west London.

JASÖN Natural Care was Kinetic’s first big break, back in the mid nineties. A well-established brand in America, having been around since 1959, the JASÖN range has taken to the hearts of families across the UK to become the number one selling natural family brand. The JASÖN range of products is formulated to meet the head to toe everyday needs of all the family, calling upon therapeutic ingredients that deliver results. Nothing frilly, nothing fancy, just wholesome products that really work.
In the USA, JASÖN have always taken pride in educating the masses about their mission, which meant Kinetic learnt a great deal from these pioneers of natural beauty. Today, JASÖN continue to innovate; always improving formulas and clinically testing products, bringing science into the realm of natural beauty, and always staying loyal to their ethos of providing cruelty free and vegetarian-friendly beauty. 2014 saw the launch of the first comprehensive beauty range to be certified gluten-free.
JASÖN were also innovative with their presentation in stores, being one of first brands to be properly merchandised, block merchandised. Kinetic in turn brought this concept to the UK and J?SÖN was the first brand in the UK to be presented in store in this way.
JASÖN has always had a considerable celebrity following, with old-school fans including Stella McCartney and Reese Witherspoon, but more recently Bryce Dallas Howard of Downton Abbey and Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins have also expressed their love of the Vitamin E Oil for scarring and stretch marks and the C-Effects range respectively.

Dr Bronner’s Magic Liquid Soaps
Dr Bronner’s Magic Liquid Soap is the world’s #1 selling natural soap brand. Well-renowned for their real essential oil fragranced Magic Liquid Soaps, where only a few drops is enough to produce a shower full of lather, the range also offers Bar Soaps, Pump Soaps, Hair Care, Lip and Body Balms, Lotions, Shaving Gels and more, all certified organic and fair trade. The range is also suitable for vegetarians and cruelty-free certified with the BUAV’s Leaping Bunny. Over the years, the brand has gained a cult following including Lady Gaga, Sandra Bullock, Eminem and Bobbi Brown. The celebrity fan club has certainly helped this brand to become more established but people also see value in this product because of its versatility and efficacy. October 2014 saw the launch of Dr Bronner’s #Compassion campaign with a portion of sales going to Compassion in World Farming. This will run till June 2015.

Antipodes
Antipodes offer premium organic skincare from New Zealand, and has gained cult status in both the UK and globally. Celebrity fans include Cara Delevingne, Elle Macpherson, Dannii Minogue and Evangeline Lilly. The range truly is where science meets nature, with several products scientifically validated via in vitro testing. Hero products from the three-step skincare and body care range include the Night Cream – Scientifically shown to increase Collagen production by 92%; Apostle Skin Brightening & Tone Correcting Serum – scientifically shown to help brighten the complexion in just 5 days; and Aura Manuka Honey Mask, a cult beauty classic popular amongst industry influencers. The range scooped Best Natural Range at the Natural Health Beauty Awards 2014, and won two awards in Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey’s most recent publication, The Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible for the Mineral Foundation and Lipstick.

Pacifica
Pacifica offer a gluten-free 100% vegan, and cruelty-free range of stunning mineral makeup and skincare, bath and body, perfume and home fragrance created using expertly blended natural and essential oils sourced from all over the world. A breath of fresh, ocean air in the world of fragrance, Pacifica are well regarded for their unique nuances and complexity of their blends. Pacifica does not support the use of naturals that are threatened or where the harvesting of the plant endangers biodiversity or causes other environmental issues. Pacifica adheres to strict IFRA standards, a self-governing organisation that sets safety standards for all natural and non-natural aroma compounds.

Avalon Organic
Avalon Organics – For almost 20 years, Avalon Organics has offered exceptionally pure and effective hair, body and skin care products to women committed to living a natural and organic lifestyle. All formulas contain at least 70% organic ingredients of botanicals, extracts and essential oils, are vegetarian, never tested on animals and do not contain any harsh or irritating chemicals that could be absorbed into the body. The brand supports sustainable farming practices and relentlessly seek out the best organic ingredients to produce naturally high performance products with the use of parabens, harsh preservatives, synthetic colours or fragrances, phthalates or harmful sulfates. Avalon Organics offers successful targeted skincare ranges, including – Lavender Luminosity for a more radiant complexion, Vitamin C Renewal to protect against free radical damage, and Co. Q10 to improve skin elasticity and firmness.

Other beauty brands in Kinetic’s portfolio include: Alba Botanica – cruelty free beauty, 100% Vegetarian natural products that do beautiful for you, your friends, animal and earth. Organic Body Polish by Trillium Organics – breathe new life into your skin from the very first use with gentle exfoliating salt crystals, rich emollients, botanicals, luxurious essential oil blends from this USDA-certified brand. Giovanni EcoChic Cosmetics – the first natural salon hair care brand and the #1 selling natural hair care brand in the US natural products industry.

Company: Kinetic
www.kinetic4health.co.uk
Email [email protected]
Tel 0845 072 5825
No. of staff 50
Key Personnel Alexander Barani

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The number 1 Certified Organic make-up brand, trusted worldwide. Choose INIKA and choose 100% natural and ethical cosmetics for truly beautiful skin.

INIKA. Pure. Natural. Flawless. The #1 certified organic make-up brand, trusted worldwide and the makeup of choice for stylishly natural women everywhere. Winner of multiple cosmetic awards, outperforming even non-organic brands; INIKA has smashed the myth that natural make-up has to compromise on performance or fashion.

We are 100% natural, just like you.
So gentle. So unique. INIKA feels light and wonderful on your skin. Designed to hydrate and nurture healthy skin for complete confidence, our advanced botanical formulas are free from synthetic chemicals and free from harm. Our products are certified organic, vegan, halal, and cruelty-free for added peace of mind.

Join the organic revolution.
We don’t compromise on quality or performance, and neither should you. Our organic make-up has won over 35 awards for product excellence and innovation, even beating big name brands in open categories. Maybe that’s why gorgeously fashionable women, all over the world, are falling in love with the INIKA brand.

Truly natural
INIKA uses only the highest quality, natural and safe ingredients to create make-up that feeds and nurtures the skin.

Truly perform
INIKA’s advanced textures, formulations, concentrations and purity of actives deliver incredible, multi-award winning performance.

Truly unique and stylish
Luxurious textures in high fashion colours with directional seasonal collections ensures INIKA is always on trend.

Truly Feel Good
INIKA products have a natural affinity with the skin adding a nurturing, feel good factor to your makeup routine.

Company: Inika Cosmetics
Address: 2-4 Emily Street, Carnegie, Victoria 3163 AUSTRALIA
www. inikacosmetics.com
Email: [email protected]
Tel AU: +61 3 9205 1000 or UK: +44 203 713 0149
Number of staff: 50
Key personnel: Tony Rechtman CEO – [email protected]
Susie Mills UK/EU Sales & Marketing Manager – [email protected]
Stockists Visit: inikacosmetics.com UK?Distributor UK Sales Office, Susie Mills, [email protected]

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