Natural & organic personal care brands are focusing on distribution as growth in the European market slows. New research by Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) shows single-digit growth is occurring in the European natural & organic personal care products market for the first time this year. The growth rate has dropped from double-digits because of the […]

The complexity of distribution in Asia is leading many natural personal care brands to take the direct route and open concept stores. Research by Ecovia Intelligence (Organic Monitor) shows the number of concept stores for natural & organic personal care products is mushrooming. In the last 12 months, over 25 new concept stores have opened in Asia. […]

Eco-labels are becoming increasingly evident in the cosmetics industry. Ethical consumers are looking for organic, natural, cruelty-free and similar logos on their cosmetic products. However, a new label is emerging that is targeted at one of the fastest growing consumer groups in the world. The Halal cosmetics label is designed for Muslim consumers, comprising 20% […]

The cosmetics industry is increasingly turning to the sea and oceans in the search for new ingredients. Although many novel raw materials are emerging, the development is raising many questions about sustainability. Can the cosmetics industry learn from the food industry and prevent damage to marine ecosystems when sourcing? Cosmetic and ingredient firms are developing […]

As the dust settles on the Earth Summit (Rio +20), there is a growing realization that the private sector may have to take the lead in certain aspects of sustainable development, such as ethical sourcing and responsible consumption. A major critique of the summit is that the finished document (‘Future We Want’) is largely a […]