February 2010, 84 pages,  EUR 899,  Investment Flows into Natural Personal Care Industry.    The purchase of Bare Escentuals by Shiseido heralds the start of a new wave of investment activity in the natural personal care industry. Investment flows halted over 18 months because of the global financial crisis, however improved economic conditions and increased […]

Jan 2010, 55 pages,  EUR 699,  Distribution of Natural Personal Care Products Widens.    Widening availability and new product launches are fuelling growth in the Australian market for natural & organic personal care products. Many new products are being launched for specific applications and / or sales channels, with most activity occurring in mainstream channels. […]

November 2009, 60 pages, EUR 999,   Unravelling Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards. Natural & organic cosmetic standards have become en vogue, however the number of standards is proliferating. Cosmetic manufacturers, formulators and ingredient companies are questioning the differences between these various standards, and the technical implications of adoption. This Technical Insights report is designed […]

Oct 2009, 90 pages, EUR 749, Consumer Demand Strengthens for Natural & Organic Products.    Italy has one of the largest markets for natural & organic cosmetics in Europe. Healthy growth is continuing as consumers become more aware of synthetic chemicals in personal care products. The adoption rate of natural & organic cosmetic standards is […]

Oct 2009, 575 pages, EUR 3,950, Healthy Sales Growth Continues in Europe.    The European natural cosmetics market continues to grow at a healthy rate, with revenues approaching EUR 2 billion. Although the economic recession has affected market growth rates, consumer demand for ‘chemically-clean’ and ecological cosmetics remains buoyant. Consumers are turning to natural and […]