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Ayurveda: Ancient Ideas, Modern Implementations

An overview of ayurveda, “beauty inside out,” and ayurvedic herbs with potential for beauty brands.

Linda Wang, founder and CEO of Karuna Skin, told Global Cosmetic Industry, 'Combining both clinically studied ingredients and those that come from a holistic background like TCM and Ayurveda, is so important when it comes to achieving skin balance and results.'

Karuna: Clinical Meets Ayurveda & TCM

"Combining both clinically studied ingredients and those that come from a holistic background like TCM and Ayurveda, is so important when it comes to achieving skin balance and results."

Aavrani plans to increase both distribution and production while building their internal team. Breaking into new categories can be expected over the next year, with an expanding product pipeline.

Ayurvedic Beauty News: Jivana & Aavrani

Aavrani has received a $7 million Series A funding round, which will be used to further its mission, bringing Ayurveda to the forefront of the global beauty industry through both education and product expansion.

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Kayura Launches Golden Legacy: Ayurvedic Scalp & Hair Oil for Stronger, Healthier Hair [UPDATE]

"I feel consumers are becoming very knowledgeable and vocal about what they want, and an indie brand can play an important role in creating products to answer these needs..."

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Estée Lauder Moves to Full Ownership of Forest Essentials as Global Beauty Giants Eye India

The move underscores intensifying competition among global beauty players for exposure to India’s fast-expanding market.

Organic Monitor Launches Summit in Latin America, Brings Event Back to Asia

Sustainable Cosmetics Summit first Brazilian event focuses on biodiversity and ethical sourcing, sustainable ingredients and marketing best-practices; Hong Kong event to explore sustainable packaging and alternatives to animal testing methods, among other topics.

This 'Read the Label' looks at the ingredients and claims for Aveda's Color Conserve, Daily Color Protect.

Read the Label: Aveda's Color Conserve Daily Color Protect

This "Read the Label" looks at the ingredients and claims for Aveda's Color Conserve, Daily Color Protect. The brand uses eco-friendly ingredients such as green tea extract, babassu seed oil and castor seed oil.

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Transcendent Beauty

The industry needs a spiritual refresh in order to contribute meaningfully to beauty and wellness.

RetroFuture formulations support consumers seeking a more mindful, environmentally-considerate approach to self-care and beauty regimes that will deliver skin care results. (Photo: Clariant)

Clariant’s RetroFuture Reinvents 3 Traditional Skin Formulations

Clariant Active Ingredients has unveiled RetroFuture, three traditional skin care formulations updated for today’s consumer needs.

The Rise in Natural Functional Fragrances

As original reported by Perfumer & Flavorist magazine, Mintel explores the dramatic growth in natural functional fragrances.

Some of the focus on emotional wellbeing stems from changing lifestyles, including rising singlehood around the world.

Trend Alert: Beauty and the Brain

This growing desire to take charge of one’s own wellbeing has generated new innovations across industries.

Codex Beauty Labs launched its Shaant collection with four topical products targeting oily and acne-prone skin: the Balancing Clay Mask, Balancing Foaming Cleanser, Balancing Refining Toner and Balancing Oil Control Cream.

Codex Debuts Microbiome-Friendly Shaant Line for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin

The Shaant collection features Codex Beauty Labs’ patent-pending Shaant Complex technology, which maintains the native microbiome of the skin—the best defense for oily and acne-prone skin, according to the company.

Sustainability, Skin Brightening, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early October 2013

Ingredient news from Croda, AkzoNobel, Sabinsa, Merck, Grant, Silab, Seppic and more.

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The Different Faces of Natural Skin Care

Despite variable economic conditions and variations in consumer behavior, the natural beauty market—and particularly skin care—continues to see strong growth.

A major sign of healthy skin is the natural glow, but some people have trouble achieving that radiant complexion.

Glow-centric Beauty Brands

For shoppers seeking beauty tips and new, clean products to transform their skin from dull to glow, there are some great brands and resources.

The Rise of Anti-aging Hair Care

Taking an ingredient-focused approach typically seen with skin care, anti-aging hair care products are becoming a big trend, particularly with baby boomers.

Beauty Ingredients with an Eco Edge

A recap of the ingredient offerings launched over the last year, in alphabetical order by supplier, that can help brands make more environmentally friendly claims.