2016 will be Organic Beauty Week’s (19-25 September) third year, and the Soil Association is asking consumers to ‘Look for the Logo’ and shining a light on the importance of certification and clarity within the organic beauty industry. The Soil Association event will continue to build on the Campaign for Clarity, calling on brands to […]
The UK Government has pledged to ban the sale and manufacture of cosmetics and personal care products containing microbeads by 2017. The announcement was made by Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom at the beginning of September, adding that a consultation on how the ban would work will commence later in the year. Leadsom said: “Most people […]
The Natural Heath International Beauty Awards, which celebrates the best natural beauty products on the market, will open for entries om 12 September. Several new awards have been added for 2017: the Best Soil Association-Certified Organic Range; the best Vegan Society-Certified Vegan Range; and the Best Natural Foot Care Product. Awards will also go to […]
The sixth annual Beauty Shortlist Awards 2017 are now open for entries, and for the first time they are accepting submissions from global beauty brands. Dawn Del Russo – TV style expert and fashion presenter – has been confirmed as the USA judge for the awards and will be joined by her sister, make-up artist […]
After microbeads made headlines after ministers in the UK backed a ban on their use in personal care products due to their environmental impact, German-based formulation provider Worlée has announced an environmentally-friendly solution. Worlée Soft Beads have a special composition that enables them to retain a solid particle form in water-based formulations and emulsions allowing […]
Sally Curson, founder of Face Matters – a British award-winning skincare range developed to help women embrace ageing – has been invited by the Prince’s Trust to be a mentor within its Prince’s Trust Enterprise division. Investing up to £1,000 in people who have shown tenacity, the necessary skills to begin a business, and who […]
Winners of the 2016 Beauty Shortlist Awards have been announced, with a raft of both new and experienced brand names and products on the list. The coveted Best Baby Brand UK went to stalwart Green People, while Best Eco-Friendly Baby Brand was a joint win for both Weleda and Neal’s Yard Remedies. A new launch […]
A study published in Food & Nutrition Research has found that a combination of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) extracts has potential photo protective effects on the skin. The Spanish researchers investigated the efficacy of a commercial rosemary and grapefruit combination, Nutroxsun, in decreasing the skin’s susceptibility to UVR exposure and improving wrinkles […]
Waitrose has pledged that by this September no branded cosmetic products will contain microbeads (its own-label range never has) in order to reduce plastics in its health and beauty ranges, the first supermarket to do so. The retailer is also giving a facelift to its own-label cotton wool buds – one of its most commonly […]
Entries are now being taken for the 2016 Sustainable Beauty Awards, organized by Organic Monitor. The five award categories each represent different aspects of sustainability: Green Formulations Award, Sustainable Packaging, Sustainable Ingredient, Sustainability Pioneer, and Sustainability Leadership. Amarjit Sahota, president of Organic Monitor, commented: “Sustainability is becoming an integral part of business for many cosmetic […]
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