Beauty

Natural and organic products still account for just 2% of global personal care product sales, says the report.

Consumers want beauty products that are both natural and effective. The ingredients industry is responding.

According to a study in the British Journal of Dermatology, patients with psoriasis were much more likely to have the deficiency compared to healthy controls and patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

The new name is reflected on the ingredient logo and is available for use on licensed product labels and marketing materials immediately.

Glutathione can play an important role in regulating melanin activation in response to sunlight, the company says.

NP Nutra (Rancho Dominguez, CA) now offers a certified-organic wheatgrass juice ingredient under the company’s signature ingredients line.

According to the company, argan oil is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and squalene, giving it skin-nourishing and skin-restoring capabilities.

The NSF standard now accepts ingredients adhering to both the U.S. National Organic Program (NOP) and EU organic standards.

BASF has entered into agreements with nine distributors who will represent BASF’s personal care and selected home care businesses in North America.

Daily supplementation with liquid nutritional supplement Jusuru Life Blend for 12 weeks may help reduce signs of skin aging.

FloraGlo lutein is included for promoting healthy skin.

The market for heart-health products, especially those for cholesterol management, can go nowhere but up.

New ingredients and technologies to quench the thirst for beverage innovation.

Few natural and organic cosmetic brands meet their marketing claims, according new research performed by Organic Monitor on more than 50 international brands.

Ingredients, dietary supplements, and functional foods and beverages from Israel.

It began switching over two years ago because the USDA’s organic-certification program does not provide specific organic standards for personal care products.

At the HBA Global Expo trade show, botanicals specialist Naturex (Avignon, France) revealed new results from a study showing that its Aurealis bitter orange flower extract significantly increases skin moisture.

The company’s Nivea brand inferred that applying its Nivea My Silhouette! topical cream to the skin would result in slimming effects.

BioCell Technology LLC (Newport Beach, CA) has put its BioCell Collagen II ingredient to the test by finishing a human clinical on women with "UV-intensified" skin.

It says these ingredients, based on corn or sugar beets, help meet consumers’ demands for natural ingredients.

Notably, the rules include guidance on ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, the type of ray linked to skin cancer and early skin aging.

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) announced a new milestone in May.

Green Seal Inc. (Washington, DC) says that its GS-50 seal is the first green certification seal to cover a comprehensive package of environmental standards in personal care and cosmetic products.

The product also features a “beauty cocktail” of vitamins, natural antioxidants, and natural sleep-enhancing extracts to promote restorative sleep and healthy, vibrant skin.

DSM Nutritional Products (Basel, Switzerland) is supplying a 100% pure form of Moroccan argan oil, intended for skin and hair applications.