Botanical Brands, the sole UK distributor for New Zealand-based natural skincare and cosmetics brand Living Nature, has added three new Lipstick Gift Boxes to its range, called Colour Me. The new Colour Me Gift Boxes contain three lipsticks from the Living Nature Mineral Cosmetics range that have been matched to a theme. Colour Me Romantic […]
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UK Government promises microbead ban by 2017
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 […]
Brands join forces to push for UK microbead ban
Botanical Brands has joined forces with other leading skincare and cosmetic brands to call on the UK Government to ban the use of microbeads. Botanical Brands, along with representatives from Pai Skincare and Green People has signed an open letter issued by Neal’s Yard Remedies today (see below) to coincide with World Oceans Day flagging […]
Living Nature’s loving the lips
Botanical Brands has extended the Living Nature certified organic lipstick range with the addition of two new vibrant shades of red. Wild Fire is described as a versatile warm and classic matte red with an orange undertone, which can be worn day or night. Pure Passion is a rich, deep matte red with a subtle […]
US bans plastic microbeads in personal care products
The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of personal care products that contain plastic microbeads, which are known to have a significant negative impact on the environment. President Obama signed into US law the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 on 28 December after a series of studies […]
Botanical Brands sponsors Gorgeously Green blogger event
Natural and organic beauty distributor Botanical Brands was one of the two sponsors of the Gorgeously Green Gathering beauty blogger event held earlier this month in Swindon. The event was organized by three established ‘green’ beauty bloggers – Jen of Jen’s Skincare, Rachel of All Natural Aspirations and Sarah of Sugarpuffish – and aimed to […]
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After seven years with NATRUE, Julie Tyrrell has left her position as public affairs director of the organization. Aussie brand Eco by Sonya has added Coconut & Mint Body Wash and Coconut Body Milk to its UK offer. Two Christmas gift boxes – Haute Couture for Her and Haute Couture for Him – featuring a […]
Botanical Brands creates natural beauty packages for retailers
A range of cost-effective opening packages for independent retailers wanting to grow their natural beauty offers has been introduced by Botanical Brands. The brands on offer are Natural Being – a nine-strong manuka honey face and bodycare range from New Zealand; Lippy Girl vegan lipstick from Canada, made from organic and wildcrafted natural oils and […]
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Childs Farm has announced the recruitment of James Hume, who has left Fruit Towers, HQ of Innocent Drinks, to join the Hampshire-based natural toiletries company as finance and operations controller. Naturtint Reflex Non Permanent Colour Rinse has won the Temporary Colour category of the Hair Magazine Awards 2015. Available in six shades, the gentle colorant […]
Living Nature mascara now fragrance-free
Living Nature has introduced its new and improved Thickening Mascara which is now completely free from natural fragrance, making it suitable for anyone with sensitivities. Available in Jet Black or Blackened Brown, the mascara uses halloysite clay to thicken lashes and candelilla, carnauba waxes, jojoba esters, manuka honey and tocopherol to provide smooth coverage to […]

