by Lebermuth, on Mar 11, 2022
Source: Mintel Soap, Bath and Shower Products, US, February 2021
Conscious consumers
Often dubbed “Generation Green,” Gen Z are eco and socially-conscious consumers who place an emphasis on sustainable and ethical products and practices. They
strongly believe in a brand’s social responsibility and its environmental impact.
Eco-ethical claims will continue to increase in soap, bath, and shower product launches, as resources become limited, and Gen Z continues to expect them.
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by Lebermuth, on Feb 16, 2022
For the first time in Pantone Color of the Year history, Pantone created a new color for its 2022 selection, Veri Peri, to reflect the current global transformation. This inspirational color marries electric blue hues with subtle violet-red undertones to reflect joy, courage, and creativity.
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PUBLICATION REPOST l Stylus.com
Waste is an issue that can no longer be ignored. As clever businesses begin to recognize that they cannot be seen as being part of the problem, we take a look at solutions making use of industrial by-products and recycling local refuse to forge a waste-free future.
by Publication repost, on Aug 18, 2021
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With the Covid-19 pandemic shuttering retail and driving consumers online, brands across the beauty industry have accelerated their digital plans. By creating educational resources, video-based appointments and community-led experiences, and capitalizing on The Edutainment Boom, beauty is becoming more democratized.
by Publication repost, on Jul 22, 2021
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To address the environmental consequences of beauty merchandise, Sephora is ramping up its sustainability efforts by launching a category underneath its Clean at Sephora program called Clean + Planet Positive. The category currently contains 18 brands—Caudalie, Farmacy, Biossance, Youth to the People, Sephora Collection, Tata Harper, Selfless by Hyram, REN, Herbivore, Alpyn Beauty, The 7 Virtues, Prima, Maison Louis Marie, Susteau, Saie, Athr Beauty, Ellis Brooklyn and Briogeo—but the number of brands could increase as more adhere to its requirements.
Image source: Sephora
Read Storyby Lebermuth, on Jul 21, 2021
We are proud to have received the highest possible score of 100% for the 2021 SQF audit. This achievement was especially impressive since the audit was the unannounced audit that accredited auditors must perform every three years.
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PUBLICATION REPOST l Personal Care Magazine
New cellular research recently published in the Cosmetics Journal has found that Indian sandalwood oil is a more potent antioxidant than the known lipophilic antioxidant vitamin E (alpha tocopherol).
In the study, commissioned by Quintis Sandalwood, researchers found that with subsequent exposure to environmental stressors, Indian sandalwood oil recorded a reactive oxygen species reduction 30-40% higher than the recorded reduction from Vitamin E.
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The oral care market is booming due to increasing interest in personal hygiene and wellness since the pandemic. Spotting a new product opportunity, French probiotic skincare brand Gallinée has launched a probiotic oral care range to help balance the mouth’s microbiome and support its natural ecosystem.
by Publication repost, on Jun 03, 2021
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In collaboration with four fellow ‘clean’ skincare brands, UK-based REN Clean Skincare has launched its #WeAreAllies campaign – an industry-first initiative to help tackle the environmental crisis regarding packaging waste. The campaign challenges industry convention by forming a unique alliance between competitor brands with the shared goal of protecting the planet.
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