Mineral makeup offers full spectrums of color and beauty. Over the past decade, there has been growing interest in mineral makeup. These cosmetics are not completely brand new to the industry as some may think; it has roots dating back to the mid-1970s. Suffice it to say that mineral makeup...
It may not be long before we see shampoos, moisturizers and soaps made with organic ingredients bearing that familiar green and white USDA Organic seal. In November, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) voted to enforce its organic food regulations in the personal care arena.
Natural feminine hygiene offers benefits for your body and the planet. Maintaining our health and protecting our planet promote longevity and environmental sustenance. However, in the current economic paradigm, saving money may take precedence over pursuing health-beneficial practices or green initiatives. But listen up ladies: one way to reduce your...
Tackling uncomfortable hair and skin problems caused by pregnancy. After months of excitement and planning, the baby is finally here. During the nine months leading up to birth, a woman experiences many changes as her body prepares for her newborn—some of which are less than desirable. New moms who face...
There's no need to have cold feet about natural foot care. If you’ve got both feet on the ground with respect to your HBC offerings, then you’ve stocked your personal care section with plenty of soothing products to calm your shoppers’ barking dogs. Everyday, our feet are subject to much...
Topical and oral cosmeceuticals offer optimal benefits together. The body works like an engine. If fueled with over-diluted, cheap products, our inner gears will eventually give out; and we’ll end up paying for it in the long run. This principle is especially true for our skin, hair and nails—and not...
Skin requires unique nourishment and protection based on skin type. A basic foundation of a house includes a cement slab on the ground to hold a frame structure, walls and a roof. Without the basics, your house will fall apart and fail at protecting you from the outside world and...
The mane effects of natural shampoos and conditioners. Conventional wisdom may dictate that ingredients in shampoos and conditioners are more or less the same. Well, think again. Just as hair types vary, so do ingredients, leaving shoppers with thousands of options from which to choose. Shampoo and conditioner should clean,...
Natural sunscreens offer excellent protection from the sun. It’s almost that time of year again—the sweltering summer months, when millions take to the beach and tan. Article after article, we read headlines about the value of wearing sunscreen. Why, you ask? The reduction of the ozone layer exposes us to...
Inndustry insiders discuss development in hair care, facial care, dental care and men's products. There’s no mistaking that natural health and beauty care (HBC) is a booming industry. Here, we discuss the latest developments to keep in mind when selecting personal care products for your store. Supplements Go Inside Out...
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