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Natural Cosmetics Not Living up to their Marketing Claims

New research by Organic Monitor finds that few brands marketing cosmetics as ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ are living up to their claims.

Organic Monitor assessed over 50 cosmetic brands and ranked them according to their level of ‘naturalness’. The research was led by a chartered chemist who analyzed the formulations of natural and organic cosmetics and compared them to their marketing claims.

Brands were categorized by their rankings as follows: Certified organic cosmetics received …

18 Foods that Help Make Beautiful, Healthy Skin

You are what you eat. I know this is something we all heard, probably when you were a child and your parents were trying to get you to eat your vegetables.  Well, it is even truer as adults. Your health and diet reflects on your outer appearance.

A building block to beauty and healthy looking skin is your inner health, something that makeup cannot conceal. You need to start from …

Surfrider Foundation Partners With ECO Skin Care

The Surfrider Foundation has partnered with ECO Skin Care Inc., as its exclusive sunscreen partner.

Public concern over the environmental impact of sunscreen has grown, and it is believed that UV absorbing chemicals found in many mainstream sunscreens, including oxybenzone and octymethoxycinnamate, could present dangers to marine life, including coral reefs. Research has shown that 4,000 to 6,000 metric tons of toxic sunscreen is washed off swimmers in the ocean every year.

The Surfrider Foundation is a …

Unipex Expands Ingredient Portfolio with Acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

Cosmetics active ingredient company Unipex announced it has acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a supplier of natural cosmetic ingredients. The Canadian company says through immediate synergies the acquisition is expected to double Unipex’s proprietary products sales.

Although the final sale amount was undisclosed, the deal will expand the Unipex product line and aligns with its corporate vision, as well as provide greater formulation support and resources worldwide.

Headquartered in Paris, France, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is a relatively small supplier with …

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Receives USDA BioPreferred Certification for Zemea

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has received USDA certification for Zemea® propanediol, declaring that the petroleum-based glycol alternative is a 100% bio-based ingredient.

Zemea® propanediol is a natural ingredient derived from corn to be used in cosmetic, personal care and home cleaning product formulation in place of petroleum-based glycols. The ingredient has also been certified natural by …

Natural Products Association Certifies 700th Natural Product

The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it has certified its 700th product/ingredient under its Natural Seal program. The NPA was founded in 2008 to provide natural certification of personal care products sold in the United States.

The NPA’s natural standard for personal care products covers both products and ingredients. Last year, NPA launched the Natural Standard for Home Care products whereby it also provides natural certification to …

New Organic Skin Care Line for Pregnant Women – Bionée

Bionée, an organic skin care company founded in 2010, has developed a line of skin care products specifically formulated for pregnant women, women taking care of their babies, and babies.

Bionée’s line of eight products are divided into three categories: pregnancy (includes acne and anti-stretch mark lotion), motherhood (includes a body toning lotion and nipple soothing remedy), and baby (includes protective body lotion and cleanser).

Bionée founder, Eva Asmar, started the company in France after the birth of her child, …

Organic Skin Care Oils Sourced from Around the World

Aura Cacia introduced five new essential oils into their line of aromatherapy products. According to Aura Cacia, the oils have been sustainably sourced from around the world and are certified organic through the USDA’s National Organic Program.

The five products include:

• Argan oil, extracted from the nuts of a native desert tree in Morocco, is valued for its high levels of skin rejuvenating essential fatty acids providing moisture and nourishment for the skin.
• Baobab oil, extracted from

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