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Impact Points * An ascendant 'right to know' has converged with the power of social media to reshape the relationship between brands and their consumers. * The demand for greater [...]

Natural ingredients used in perfumery and personal care have been around since Cleopatra first dabbled with cedar, beeswax, castor oil, aloe, apple cider, turpentine, goose-fat, dill, fennel, juniper, mint, ginger [...]

A press conference announcing the debut of the Natural Products Association's (NPA) standard and seal for personal care products--the first natural standard for beauty and personal care products in the [...]

In this article the author discusses why formulating fragrances that meets the Natural Product Association (NPA) natural and Design for the Environment (DfA) safety criteria is important. He states that it is important because consumers, who purchase cleaning and body care products, want assurances that the products they buy are safe, green, and environmentally friendly. Overview on NPA's Natural Standard for Home Care and DfE programs, aiming to reduce chemicals use in products are offered.

The article focuses on the implication of personal care standards to the growth of natural and organic personal care products, especially as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not supervise personal care products. It is noted that the growth in these products reflects a changing society and concern about what people put into and onto their bodies. Their proliferation has generated a great deal of consumer concern about product authenticity, product claims and truth in labeling.

The article focuses on the link between fragrance and health in personal care product development in the U.S. In this relation, the author mentioned about a recent article indicated that organic brands and products based on sustainable resources have become one of the fastest-growing segments in beauty care. Some major beauty manufacturers recently tested the waters in the prestige arena and in alternative channels.

The article discusses the increasing use of natural and organic products in the fragrance and flavor industry in the U.S. The increase in the number of consumers concerned with healthier lifestyle have encouraged the industry to look for alternative products containing natural ingredients. However, the industry faces challenges in finding a reliable supply chain that can support all aspects of product development according to natural or organic requirements.

The article focuses on the development of new organic standards for personal care products for the advancement of the personal care industry in the U.S. Many companies established a realistic standards for organic personal care and identify the positive impact of the products. Thus, organic is consider as a method of growing and processing natural ingredients under controlled conditions.

The article highlights the trends of fragrance industry. Truth in labeling laws have become a friend or foe to many companies engaged in the business of fragrance and beauty care. Those embracing it have found a way to endear themselves to health-consumers, building brand loyalty through innovative product development and consumer marketing. The 7th amendment of the European Cosmetics Directive, enacted by member state law in September 2004, requires the identification of 26 "fragrance allergens" on labels on the final product when present above a predetermined, stipulated cut-off level.

Information about the displayed materials during ingredient roundtable initiated by the Chemical Sources Association held in Newark, New Jersey is presented. The materials include 2-methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane from AM Todd, white tea distillate presented by Advanced Biotech, and the 1-octen-3-ol displayed by Bedoukian. Another material displayed was a chocolate essence processed from nibs and appropriate for use in beverages and bakery applications by Cargill Alfrebro.

The world of naturals, and its application in personal care, is far more reaching than essential oils for fragrances. It includes antimicrobials, anti-inflammatories, antioxidants, skin whitening agents, sunscreens and moisturizers to name a few. The drivers for the popularity of naturals tend to be linked to the process of aging as well as overall health and well-being: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, botanicals such as sea kelp and green tea, organics, and aromatherapy products, which are predominately essential oils. The increased interest in naturals, combined with the information era, has produced consumers who are very discriminating and demanding in their purchase decisions.

The article offers information on a press conference held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York on May 1, 2008 that announce the introduction of the Natural Products Association's (NPA) standard and seal for personal care products. This standard aims to protect the integrity of the term natural and enable consumers to easily identify those products that meet a standard for natural personal care.