New Lancashire-based company My Hair Secret has launched a nutritional supplement called Hair Growth Formula PLUS+. The scientifically formulated supplement contains Lustalox – a blend created by brand founder and scientist Emma Procter – which contains a blend of ingredients designed to block the formation of dihydrotestosterone, a hormone linked to baldness and hair loss, […]
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Mintel sees beauty and food boundaries blur with gastronomia
Mintel’s study of Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends to 2025 has highlighted the trend of ‘gastronomia’ which it says is driving consumer interest in natural ingredients as people are becoming more involved in creating their own beauty products. Brands are reacting to consumer interest in pure and natural ingredients, says Mintel’s Charlotte Libby in […]
Green People introduces Quinoa & Calendula Shower Gel
New from Green People is gluten-free Quinoa & Calendula Shower Gel with the exotic scent of sweet orange, lemongrass and ginger essential oils to invigorate and refresh. Boasting all eight essential amino acids, quinoa can aid the skin’s absorption of nutrients while locking in moisture and regenerating damaged skin. Calendula is rich in antioxidants, which […]
Cuddle up with Jeeva
A new brand of baby skincare is being launched at Natural & Organic Products Europe (19-20 April) by Jeeva. The Coco Cuddles range of gentle skincare is formulated for newborn babies and older babies with sensitive skin and comprises Baby Wash to gently cleanse and moisturize delicate skin and hair; Baby Lotion to calm and […]
Gluten-free beauty claims on the increase
Gluten-free credentials are increasingly finding their way into the UK beauty sector, with a 22% increase in the use of the gluten-free claims in 2013 compared with the previous year, according to a blog by Mintel’s Lucy Cornford. With only 1% of launches specifically highlighting their gluten-free credentials on pack, she says that the potential […]

