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Organic Monitor Hosting Natural Cosmetics Masterclass

Organic Monitor is hosting its first-ever Natural Cosmetics Masterclass in North America alongside HBA Global Expo 2010. The Masterclass has two interactive workshops designed for technical and business professionals in the beauty and personal care industry. ...More
4 weeks ago
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Sixth Sense: Skin—Marketing and Munching

Marie Spano, M.S., R.D., a nutrition communications expert and food industry consultant; and Maryellen Molyneaux , president of The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), gave same tips on how to approach healthy skin via nutrition, and insights on the skin health market and ...More
July 29, 2010
Posted in Articles, Business Issues, Formulation, Ingredients
From Packaging to Petroleum

Who knew buying a face wash and mascara could be so complicated. From the ingredients to the packaging surrounding your night cream, there are so many decisions to make and warnings to heed. ...More
July 27, 2010
Posted in Blog, Formulation, Ingredients
Rosacea Series: Licorice—A Sweet Solution For Rosacea and Melasma

Licorice extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra, is considered one of the many natural compounds that act as a skin brightener when applied topically. It also serves as an effective remedy for skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. ...More
July 26, 2010
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Coffee in the Raw: Benefits of Topical Application of Coffee

Coffee has a pH balance perfectly aligned with the human body and offers antioxidant protection, making it, and its major constituent, caffeine, an effective ingredient that can add shine and beauty to hair and skin when used in shampoos, conditioners, body scrubs and other ...More
July 19, 2010
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NPA Certified 300+ Natural Personal Care Products, 100 Natural Ingredients

The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced more than 300 natural personal care products have been certified through its two-year-old natural standard certification program. ...More
July 15, 2010
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Sunny Side Up—A Spotlight on Sunscreen Ingredients

Are sunscreen ingredients really safe? What good is consumer awareness about the importance of sun protection if they are using harmful ingredients to block harmful UV rays? ...More
July 12, 2010
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Rosacea Series: Turmeric—More than Just Another Pretty Spice

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a wonderful natural treatment for rosacea, acne and several other common skin conditions. It has been used in medieval Europe, India and other countries for myriad topical preparations and has found its way into fragrances as a natural additive. ...More
July 8, 2010
Posted in Articles, Formulation, Ingredients
The Freckled Cosmeceutical Market

Americans are in love with beauty. But as long as America’s borderline narcissism doesn’t turn them into a flower like Narcissus, it’s actually a good thing for cosmeceutical formulators and manufacturers. In fact, cosmeceuticals are booming, creating competition for its ...More
June 30, 2010 by Alissa Marrapodi , Associate Editor
Posted in Articles, Business Issues, Formulation, Ingredients
Bathroom Wars

The founder and director of the Organic Consumers Association, Ronnie Cummins, recently compared the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to the pervasive use of petrochemcials in conventional cosmetic products. ...More
June 24, 2010
Posted in Blog, Formulation, Ingredients

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