August 2009, 100 pages, EUR 749,  Distribution Increasing Across Channels.    The French market for natural & organic cosmetics is the fastest growing in Europe, with sales increasing by over 20 percent. High growth is occurring as distribution increases across channels. Natural & organic cosmetics are making inroads in pharmacies & para-pharmacies, perfumeries, department stores, […]

April 2009, 115 pages,  EUR 749,  Natural Cosmetics Market Becoming Increasingly Segmented.   The UK market for natural & organic personal care products is becoming increasingly segmented, with companies developing new products for specific consumer segments and sales channels. High market growth rates have led to a flurry of new product launches in the last […]

February 2009, 116 pages, EUR 999,  Private Labels Gaining Popularity.    Retailer private labels of natural cosmetics are gaining in popularity as the German natural cosmetics market starts to mature. Natural cosmetics have been launched under the private labels of supermarkets, drugstores, organic food retailers and discounters. Retailer private labels are gaining currency as the […]

November 2008, 60 pages,  EUR 999,  Overcome Hurdles in Formulating Natural & Organic Cosmetics.    With high consumer interest in natural & organic cosmetics, formulators and cosmetic companies are looking at developing chemically-clean cosmetics. However, the road leading to pure natural & organic cosmetics is fraught with technical hurdles. This Technical Insights report examines the […]

October 2008, 52 pages,  EUR 749,  Cosmetics Industry Going Fairtrade.    Fairtrade is becoming en vogue in the cosmetics industry as companies increasingly focus on ethical sourcing and sustainability. Natural & organic cosmetic companies are the early adopters, sourcing fairtrade ingredients and launching certified products. Some like Weleda have set up fairtrade projects to protect […]