Trade uncertainty caused by geopolitical conflict and tariffs is disrupting the supply of natural ingredients into the American cosmetics industry. Ecovia Intelligence finds operators are responding by diversifying their supply bases and reformulating products. The adoption rate of sustainable ingredients made using new technologies is also expected to rise. The natural cosmetics industry has been […]

Regenerative agriculture is gaining popularity, with an estimated 25 million acres now certified under third-party standards. Ecovia Intelligence expects adoption rates to continue rising in 2026; however, concerns remain regarding differing standards and consumer communications. The amount of certified land for regenerative agriculture increased from less than 1 million acres to about 25 million acres […]

A major trend in the cosmetics industry is the growing number of cosmetics marketed as vegan and / or plant-based. Growing ethical consumerism is behind this trend. Consumers who are avoiding animal-based products in their diets are increasingly looking for personal care products that reflect their ethical beliefs. Plant-based products are well-established in the food […]

The number of organic labels in the food industry is increasing. Most developments are in North America where new organic schemes are gaining popularity. The trend raises questions about the future direction of organic labelling. The USDA Organic seal is highly visible on organic products in the US market, whilst the EU Organic logo is […]

The number of sustainability schemes and ethical labels in the cosmetics industry is increasing. Adoption rates are also rising, although there are significant variations between geographic regions. In terms of certified products, natural & organic products lead. Ecovia Intelligence research finds there are about 45,000 certified products in the global cosmetics industry. COSMOS and NATRUE […]