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VIVANESS 2018: natural and organic cosmetics digitalized

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The future is digital. Digitalization is having an impact in all areas of life and opening up new prospects in the natural and organic cosmetics industry too. Cosmetics are already among the most common products purchased online and German consumers are particularly willing to buy them compared to consumers in other European countries. This is one of a number of aspects that will be under the spotlight when the natural and organic cosmetics industry meets in Nuremberg from 14 to 17 February for VIVANESS, the International Trade Fair for Natural and Organic Personal Care.

USA: Natural Cosmetics Masterclass focuses on food ingredients

Product ranges Cosmetics & Bodycare

Taking place in San Francisco on 1st February, this new Natural Cosmetics Masterclass will discuss the growing use of food ingredients in cosmetic & personal care products.

Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe: Major Outcomes

Product ranges Cosmetics & Bodycare

About 140 senior executives from the beauty industry convened in Paris for the European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit last month. Discussions over the three days centered on green formulations, sustainable sourcing, social impacts, and sustainable fragrances.

Closing Report: Organic Lifestyle EXPO 2017

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Organized by the Organic Forum Japan, the Organic Lifestyle Expo (OLE) with the theme “Toward the realization of SDGs for sustainable development and promoting Organic 3.0” was held on 29^th and 30^th June 2017 at the Tokyo International Forum in central Tokyo.

Brazil: Natura finalizes The Body Shop deal

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Natura Cosmeticos, the Brazilian leader in the cosmetics industry has finalized the acquisition of The Body Shop from French group L’Oréal after achieving permission by the competition watchdogs.

Scandinavia is gaining strength in natural personal care

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On 15-16 November the Natural Products Scandinavia is taking place in Malmö Mässan, Sweden. The visitor will see innovations from 400 leading suppliers, ranging from the latest certified health products, to natural and sustainable personal-care cosmetics.

ISO 16128 guidelines for cosmetics

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The ISO guidelines for natural and organic cosmetics do not take consumers interests at heart, states the association NATRUE.

2017 Sustainable Beauty Award Finalists Announced

Product ranges Cosmetics & Bodycare

The finalists for the 2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards have been announced by Ecovia Intelligence. Over 100 international entries were received this year, from operators in various sectors of the beauty industry.

Continuing success of international natural cosmetics markets

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Not only in Germany but on the international stage too the trend in the natural and organic cosmetics industry continues to be very positive development. In the leading market in Europe, the German market, demand shows no sign of slowing. According to Naturkosmetik Verlag, about nine million consumers buy natural cosmetics several times a year and their purchasing behaviour caused turnover in the first half of this year to grow by around two percent.  The “Green & Clean” trend is to be seen everywhere in neighbouring countries with robust market development and also internationally. However, manufacturers and the trade are having to confront a number of challenges.

(Photo: Karin Heinze)

US: higher sales of natural and organic personal care products in 2016

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In May 2016, the Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine reported that the US-market for natural and organic personal care products, including cosmetics, skin and hair care and many other products, reached $5.7 bn in 2016. Hence, the market increased by 9.2% over the previous year. According to Naira Aslanian of Kline Group, who produced the study, the main reason for this growth is the customers’ expanding interest in wellness including nutrition as well as self-care.

10th Natural Cosmetics Conference: Ensuring future success for the industry

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September the 26-27 the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference will open its doors in Berlin for the anniversary edition. The Conference will be held for the 10th time and will provide information about current topics of the natural cosmetics industry, presenting and discussing these from a critical point of view.

Australia: Eco Tan and Eco by Sonya Driver celebrate their 7th year in business

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Founded in 2010 in a tiny Australian kitchen, Sonya Driver’s product lines Eco Tan and Eco by Sonya Driver are considered global players in the organic beauty industry and are now celebrating their 7^th anniversary.

WALA – building for the future

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A great deal has been packed into WALA's new laboratory building – far more than just the very latest analysis and environmental technology. The organically structured glass building in Bad Boll is sending out a signal. The objective of this manufacturer of medicines and natural cosmetics is to build a bridge to scientific research in order to create a joint approach to solving important medical issues, to research phytoactive agents and to develop new ideas. The company thinks long-term and is investing in the future. Get some impressions from Bad Boll from this video.

Titanium dioxide: a dangerous substance?

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The discussion around nanoparticles and their effect is currently somewhat overshadowed by other issues, but researchers are  trying to bring more transparency to the impact of various nanomaterials.

Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference looks at packaging

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How should natural and organic cosmetics be packaged? With a view towards the environment and digitalization, says the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference that will be held September 26-27, 2017, at the Hotel Ellington in Berlin.

Brazil: Natura acquires The Body Shop

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Brazil´s biggest company for phyto and natural cosmetics Natura Cosmeticos is acquiring the British cosmetics cpmpany The Body Shop owned by L´Oréal for 1 bilion Euro.

Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference: Focusing on Asian cosmetics markets

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Pacific Asia is, after Europe, the second largest market for cosmetics, a market particularly characterized by its dynamics. Beauty brands and products from Asia have become well-known and available beyond their own borders.

Santaverde: three decades for and with Aloe vera

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The natural cosmetics firm Santaverde has for 30 years been synonymous with high-value Aloe vera products. As newcomers to the industry, Sabine and Kurt Beer developed the growing and processing of Aloe vera on their own finca in the south of Spain. They also organise regular seminars in Estepona at which specialist dealers and cosmeticians receive training. Our author Bettina Pabel attended one of these sessions.

Natural & Organic Cosmetics Association: 10 years of NATRUE

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The NATRUE Association has seen steady growth over the past 10 years, with a total of more than 60 Members from over 20 countries worldwide. The Association celebrated its 10th anniversary and the annual member meeting.

10th Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference – key topics

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The 10th edition of the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference in Berlin will focus on the future-oriented strategic direction of natural and organic cosmetics.

10 years of Natrue: 5,000 products carry the label

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Natrue was founded in 2007 by pioneers of the Natural and Organic Cosmetics industry order to establish an internationally uniform standard for Natural and Organic Cosmetics and eliminate confusion among consumers.

In May: Sustainable Cosmetics Summit

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The North American edition of this executive summit will be held on 3 – 5 May 2017 in New York.

France: ban of plastic microbeads in cosmetics in 2018

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By publishing the Decree in the Official Journal of the French Republic dated March 8, 2017, the implementation of the law is official.

Birkenstock: newcomer to natural cosmetics

Product ranges Cosmetics & Bodycare

Birkenstock, the traditional company we associate with healthcare footwear, has ventured into new territory – the manufacture of natural cosmetics – and it presented the Birkenstock Natural Care range at Vivaness.

Weleda: stable sales in 2016

Product ranges Cosmetics & Bodycare

For last year Weleda AG has reported consolidated provisional; turnover of 389.6 million euros. This stable year-end result is down to its sales of natural cosmetics.