Natural Beauty & Spa Show to display over 250 trend-setting beauty brands  With the Soil Association predicting natural and organic beauty sales to reach £34bn this year, the influence of conscious consumerism, changing industry regulations and consumer attitudes towards wellbeing means the natural and organic beauty sector – known for its integrity and transparency – … Read more

Events | What were major take-home messages from the 11th Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference 2018 in Berlin? Find out about the prospects of a market segment subjected to constant change.

Ingredients | Prof Dr Dr h.c. Reinhard H. H. Neubert not only provides a concise overview of the history and the definitions of natural cosmetics, but also explains what options and potential there is for effective natural products.

Liza Rapay has been named the new head of North America Marketing to run Cosmoprof Las Vegas (CPNA) in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association. All North America marketing operations and functions will report to her in the new Cosmoprof North America office located in New York City. Liza Rapay succeeds Daniela Ciocan, former CPNA … Read more

Ardian, a global private investment house, has entered into an agreement with Moonlake Capital to sell ADA International, a European manufacturer of hotel cosmetics. The management team will remain shareholders of the company. Financial terms will not be disclosed. Ardian Expansion Fund 111 acquired the company in 2014. Since then, the business has grown via … Read more

Events | At this year’s SEPAWA Congress from October 10–12 expect to find exhilarating options for green product creations from the more than 250 exhibitors showing their latest creations. 

Issue 10 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 10/2018: Go Future: Styling Spotlight: AsiaThe teen cosmetics boom in Korea Dr Gareth Barker, DSM"Customer-Centricity is our watchword" VIP of the month: Prof Dr Dr H.C. Reinhard H. H. NeubertNatural cosmetics: All you need to know Teaser e-paper Issue 10 – 2018 Here is what … Read more

Issue 09 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 9/2018: Go Future: Facial Care The main drivers of facial drivers Formulation Body Care Jean-Yves Berthon (Greentech): Exploring the future of skin beauty May Shana’a (Beiersdorf): Opening new doors for cosmetics Teaser e-paper Issue 09 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 9/2018: … Read more

Interview | Amarjit Sahota from Ecovia Intelligence talks about the latest international trends in the field of natural cosmetics. 

Events | What new, intriguing product concepts are out there for transforming beauty routines? What new trends determine the future in the field of natural cosmetics? Find out from Imogen Matthews, Consultant to In-Cosmetics.

Natural cosmetics has been very successful in the past few years. After all the idea of cosmetics without contentious synthetic chemicals appeals to consumers all over the world. 

Interview | Elfriede Dambacher and Wolf Lüdge provide the latest insights into the international natural cosmetics market and explain what to expect from this year’s Natural and Organic Cosmetics Conference in Berlin. 

Ingredients | Dr Nora Schiemann from IMCD looks at the latest trends in natural cosmetics and what broad choice of ingredients there is to create successful product concepts.

Issue 07/08 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 6/2018: Go Future: Natural Cosmetics Beauty from Asian-Pacific plants Formulating with natural alternatives Amarjit Sahota (Ecovia Intelligence): Greenwashing is a real challenge VIP of the Month: Helga Hertsig-Lavocah (Hint Futurology): Homeopathy for skin care Teaser e-paper Issue 07/08 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to … Read more

Sensient Technologies has acquired Vancouver-based Mazza Innovation, a global expert in botanical extraction technology, for an undisclosed amount.  The addition of Mazza Innovation is a major step in the evolution of Sensient’s ‘seed to shelf’ strategy to innovate across the value chain for natural and organic ingredients. Mazza’s plant extraction technology better enables Sensient to … Read more

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in the Italian personal care and wellbeing business, Equilibra. Equilibra product range  Founded in 1987 by Franco Bianco, Equilibra has a growing presence in the so-called ‘natural’ personal care segments, offering Skin Care and Hair Care ranges; and is a leading player in nutritional supplements … Read more

Acme-Hardesty has signed a letter of intent to enter into a distribution agreement with Botaneco, an innovative natural ingredient manufacturer in the personal care industry. Acme-Hardesty will be Botaneco’s channel partner for the personal care market on the East Coast, Southeast, and Midwest. Botaneco utilizes novel plant-based separation and purification technology to naturally isolate oilseeds, … Read more