The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received overwhelming endorsements to expand its voluntary programs promoting fewer toxic ingredients in products, with cosmetics leading in stakeholder support. According to an EPA summary of the 1,528 submitted comments, 99 percent were in favour of expanding the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) programs, which gives companies the […]

Avon has announced that it all its products are now approved by Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny Programme. In July 2023, the first Avon products received Leaping Bunny approval. Theese were the Fragrance, Avon Care, and Anew ranges. All products will now carry the Leaping Bunny logo. The extensive certification process involved screening over 8,000 […]

A new Californian bill proposes to ban selling certain anti-aging skincare products to kids younger than 13 years old. The bill would apply to products advertised as anti-aging and that contain either Vitamin A derivatives like retinol or alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid, ascorbic acid or citric acid. California bill AB 2491 was introduced […]

Method, the natural cleaning and personal care company, has announced that all of its clear plastic bottles are now made from 100% recycled recovered coastal plastic. This initiative is part of a partnership with SC Johnson and Plastic Bank. Consumers can now buy Method products, including hand wash gel, foaming hand wash, and dish soap, packaged […]

Neom Wellbeing, the UK based of natural home care & personal care products, is expanding into the US market. It has opened a concept store in New York City, with plans to open further stores. The 481 square foot Neom Wellbeing Hub, at 395 Bleecker Street, is designed as a sanctuary to escape the city’s hustle […]