CSR & Sustainability: How the Beauty Industry is Cleaning up

London – The beauty industry is cleaning up its image by investing in a raft of CSR & sustainability initiatives. Cosmetic companies have long received criticism for unethical and non-environmentally friendly business practices. Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) research finds that the industry is cleaning up, with some beauty companies and ingredient firms falling over themselves to communicate their green and ethical credentials.

In its new Strategic Insights report, Organic Monitor assesses CSR & Sustainability Initiatives in the Beauty Industry. The research finds that most investment is going into reducing the environmental footprint of cosmetic products by using greener formulations and sustainable packaging.

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LOHAS Market-Size Data Released: A $290 Billion Opportunity

Harleysville, Pa. (April 21, 2010) – In honor of Earth Week, Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) is pleased to announce results of its latest analysis of consumer spending in the LOHAS market. LOHAS is an acronym for "Lifestyles Of Health And Sustainability" and describes an integrated, rapidly growing market for goods and services that appeal to consumers who have a meaningful sense of environmental and social responsibility and incorporate those values into their purchase decisions.  The results of this review indicate that consumers spent almost $300 billion on LOHAS products and services in 2008.

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Investment Flowing into Natural Personal Care Industry

London – A sharp rise in investment activity involving natural personal care companies is expected in 2010. Improving economic conditions and easing of capital restrictions are making investors target this high-growth sector once again.

The natural personal care industry was the darling of the investment community until the financial crisis started in 2008. After a lull period of 18 months, major deals have restarted. Bare Escentuals has been acquired by Shiseido in a US $1.7 billion deal, whilst the cosmetics company Clarins completed its purchase of Kibio this month.

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Organic Monitor Unravels Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards

London – New research finds the number of natural & organic cosmetic standards is proliferating; however prospects for a global unified standard appear low.

Organic Monitor’s new Technical Insights report critically assesses the leading international natural & organic cosmetic standards. A major finding is that although standards are gaining in popularity, adoption is mostly on a national basis. Very few standards have built a regional – let alone international - presence. Furthermore, the differences between the most popular standards in each region remain wide.

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European Natural Cosmetics Sales Approaching EUR 2 billion

London – Natural & organic cosmetic sales continue to increase at a healthy rate in Europe, with revenues projected to increase by 13 percent to EUR 1.7 billion this year. Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) forecasts sales revenues to approach EUR 2 billion in 2010.

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Recession? What Recession? Boomer Men are Ready to Spend – Now!

Research from NMI shows that marketers should not ignore Baby Boomer Males

Harleysville, Pa. (June 2009) – Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) today revealed more findings from its annual Healthy Aging/Boomer Database® consumer research. The survey was fielded in January 2009 among 3,100+ U.S. general population adults.

While much has been written recently that identifies women aged 40+ as today’s power consumer, NMI’s Managing Partner Steve French cautions that Boomer men should not be ignored by marketers.  “Boomer men are less affected by the recession than women.  In fact, forty percent of men do not feel the amount of stress in their lives has increased due to the current economy while less than 30% of women feel that their stress level has not increased. Men are also more likely to spend versus saving and make impulse purchases. They represent tremendous targeting opportunities across a range of industries.”

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Kline Projects Moderate Growth Over the Next Five Years in the Cosmetics & Toiletries Market

-- Market Should Witness Two More Years of Sluggish Growth - as Consumers Continue to Spend Less - Followed by Three Stronger Years --

LITTLE FALLS, NJ, May 27, 2009 – U.S. sales in the cosmetics and toiletries market grew only by 0.3% in 2008, the lowest since 1991, according to the latest study completed by worldwide research and consulting firm Kline & Company. The new data available in Cosmetics & Toiletries USA 2008 indicates that sales have reached a total of $35.6 billion at the manufacturers’ level, but consumer concerns about the recession may ensure that these levels do not rise higher during 2009–10.

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European Natural Cosmetics Market: Increased Market Segmentation & Symbols Proliferation

London – New research by Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) shows that the mainstreaming of the European natural cosmetics market is leading to increased market segmentation; new entrants and existing suppliers are developing products for specific consumer segments and sales channels.

Most developments are in the UK market, with many new product launches targeted at distinct consumer segments. In the last 18 months, new products have been introduced especially for babies & children, teenagers and male grooming. Mirroring developments in the conventional cosmetics market, other new product launches are designed for professional applications like anti-aging and skin therapy.

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Desire for Performance Coupled with Natural Ingredients Boosts Botanical Actives Consumption in Personal Care

-- The move from synthetic ingredients to more “natural” ingredients should be regarded as a driver for cosmetic and toiletry ingredients market. --

LITTLE FALLS, NJ, – According to Kline & Company’s study Specialty Actives and Active Delivery Systems for Personal Care 2008: U.S. and Europe, botanicals consumption is growing at 8.0%, outstripping growth of other specialty actives with average growth of 5.4%. The increased use of botanicals is one of the major changes in the cosmetics and toiletries industry in recent history.

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Organic Monitor Gives 2009 Predictions

London – With the slowdown in the global economy, there is some uncertainty about the year ahead for ethical & sustainable industries. At the end of the first month of 2009, Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) gives its predictions on its specialist industries for the year ahead... 

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