[podcast] Au Naturale: The Front Lines of the Clean Beauty Revolution

Aug 11th, 2017

Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor in Chief

Au Naturale was founded to bring clean beauty to consumers.

Au Naturale was founded to bring clean beauty to consumers.

Au Naturale Cosmetics will exhibit at the Indie Beauty Expo August 22-24.

Celebrity's recent flaunting of their cosmetic treatments is potentially credited to the introduction of GLP-1 medications. Transformations suddenly became accessible, empowering and personalized. It introduced control over the way many wish to present themselves.

Perfect Is Out, Personal Is In: Celebrity Transparency Shaping Aesthetics—But Body Image Pressures Still Linger

Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Megan Fox, and other celebrities are now openly discussing their cosmetic treatments, breaking the long-held taboo around transparency in beauty. Their influence has helped normalize aesthetic procedures, shaping consumer decisions.

From firming creams to contouring masks, Cohere Beauty's new collection aims to elevate body care.

Cohere Beauty Elevates Body Care with Skiniglow-6 Matrix Collection

The collection taps the Skiniglow-6 Matrix to "form a moisture-sealing barrier, enhancing skin resilience and hydration retention."

Sacheu is initiating its first-ever in-store launch of its full cosmetics range online at Ulta.com, followed by a rollout at 700 stores.

Ulta Beauty Expands Its Glow: Welcoming The Inkey List and Sacheu to Elevate Skin Care and Makeup for All

"Our motto is NO BS, just better skin," said The Inkey List co-founder, Colette Laxton.

Peptid4® B-Like: Sustainable and effective wrinkle-reducing peptide

Peptid4® B-Like: Sustainable and effective wrinkle-reducing peptide

Peptid4® B-Like is a biomimetic tetrapeptide that reduces expression wrinkles by modulating muscle contraction, similar to botulinum toxin. With 99.86% natural origin content, it offers effective, sustainable performance aligned with Green Chemistry.

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New Study Illuminates Scarless Healing Pathway with Skin Care Implications

Activating AXL in skin wounds mimicked oral healing, reducing fibrosis and improving tissue regeneration.

'One of the most vital lessons I've learned as an entrepreneur is the importance of resilience,' says Tracey Hicks-Kearse, DBA, founder, CEO and chief chemist of AcARRE.

AcARRE Beauty: Revolutionizing Scalp and Skin Care with Innovation, Sustainability and Community

"Overall, my hopes for AcARRE are centered around growth, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability and community, ensuring it remains a trusted name in the microbiome skin care industry."

Prestige facial skin care is in a slump; medspa inspiration, microbiome balance and other strategies offer hope for the category.

7 Ways to Get Prestige Facial Skin Care Back on Track

From the microbiome to medspa inspiration, brands have more innovation opportunities today than ever before.

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Garnier Targets Men with Innovative Skincare Solutions via Gaming Community

Garnier partners EA SPORTS FC Mobile Festival Bangkok 2025 to deliver skincare solutions for men. Garnier’s performance-driven expertise helps gamers level up their #GarnierGAMEFACE to be their best, confident selves – both in-game and IRL.

Debut earned its spot on the TIME100 list for its groundbreaking use of AI and biotechnology to create high-performing, sustainable beauty formulations, driving innovation in the industry. Pictured is CEO Joshua Britton.

Beauty Shines on Time's List of the 100 Most Influential Companies in 2025

L’Oréal was recognized for its science-driven approach and strategic acquisitions like CeraVe and La Roche-Posay.

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Sharon Personal Care Highlights Bakuchiol-based Duo for Aging and Acne-Prone Skin

Both ingredients align with ISO 16128 standards and RSPO Mass Balance sustainability criteria, reinforcing the company's commitment to safe, effective and environmentally responsible cosmetic solutions.

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years. Eyelid surgery, in particular, was the top procedure in 2024.

ISAPS 2024 Global Survey: U.S. Leads in Cosmetic Procedures, Eyelid Surgery Surpasses Liposuction

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years, with practitioners performing 20.5 million non-surgical procedures and over 17.4 million surgical procedures.