The Brazilian cosmetics company Natura & Co has announced plans to introduce a franchise business model in Mexico, starting mid-2025. The company says the move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its sales force in the region. It mirrors successful implementations of the model in other markets, including Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. […]
Clean Skin Club Receives Investment
The skincare and hygiene brand Clean Skin Club has closed a USD 32 million investment round to expand into brick-and-mortar retail, fund new product development and invest in talent. Clean Skin Club, known for its dermatologist-approved Clean Towel XL, the first disposable, ultra-soft, and bio-based face towel sold on Amazon and at Target, said the […]
California Bill Proposes Children Skincare Ban
A new Californian bill proposes to ban selling certain anti-aging skincare products to kids younger than 13 years old. The bill would apply to products advertised as anti-aging and that contain either Vitamin A derivatives like retinol or alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid, ascorbic acid or citric acid. California bill AB 2491 was introduced […]
Method Switches to Coastal Plastic Packaging
Method, the natural cleaning and personal care company, has announced that all of its clear plastic bottles are now made from 100% recycled recovered coastal plastic. This initiative is part of a partnership with SC Johnson and Plastic Bank. Consumers can now buy Method products, including hand wash gel, foaming hand wash, and dish soap, packaged […]
The Demise of The Body Shop
The Body Shop, the iconic ethical cosmetics retailer, is in the headlines. Once a trailblazer in the sustainable cosmetics industry, the business has gone into administration with over 40 percent of its UK stores to close. The demise of the Body Shop gives some insight into how fast the sustainability arena is changing. A few […]