At the halfway mark of its Sharing Beauty With All programme, launched in 2013, L’Oréal has undertaken an in-depth transformation in order to be able to reach its sustainability targets. Among the (...)
Despite consumer demand for biodiversity protection policies, Brazil has yet to officially pronounce itself on the use of plastic microbeads in personal care and beauty products. The global (...)
Following a ban voted in France during the summer, the UK has proposed to ban the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetic products that are likely to reach the marine environment. UK’s Department (...)
Ulisses Sabará was selected by Global Compact - the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative - for his social and environmental endeavors, such as the Sociobiodiversity Enhancement (...)
Results of the 8th edition of UEBT Biodiversity Barometer show that understanding of the issue is rising significantly around the world. Consumers are ready to contribute to protection of (...)
Symrise has identified the Amazon region as one of the most promising sources of botanical innovation. To be at the heart of this strategic area, the fragrance, personal care and flavour (...)
Natura Cosmetics and Symrise Amazon obtained UEBT certification for a total of 40 natural ingredients from the Amazon. The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) checks that the ingredients are (...)
Murumuru seeds, which are gathered at various spots in Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest, are used in hair care products and lipsticks by beauty companies such as L’Oréal and the Brazilian beauty giant (...)
In Brazil and in Mexico, consumers are able to define biodiversity, want to know the origin of natural products and expect companies to be ethical in their relation to the environment. In (...)
A report released last week by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on the occasion of World Oceans’ Day recommends a precautionary approach toward microplastic management, with an eventual (...)
On 20 May, President Dilma Rousseff signed the Bill of Law on Biodiversity (PL 7735/2014), a new simplified legal framework for biodiversity-based research, development and commercialization. The (...)
Cosmetic plants and hair salons are investing in alternative ways to save water while “water smart” products are winning space among customers. The states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas (...)
The end of the plastic beads in cosmetics seems to be closer than ever. Several pieces of legislation intending to prohibit their use have been adopted, or are under discussion, in various parts (...)
There is no precise data on the number of vegans in Brazil. The last survey conducted by Ibope, in 2012, indicated that 15 million people stated they were vegetarian – with vegans being part of (...)
Much is said about Brazilians’ affinity with beauty products. The world’s third largest cosmetic market is also home to the most beauty-savvy women and has become a trend-setting hub for the global (...)
FCE Cosmetique and FCE Pharma, which took place on 23-25 May 2017 at São Paulo Expo recorded an unprecedented level of attendance, receiving 15,400 visitors, a growth of 9% compared to previous year. At the opening ceremony, Geraldo Alckmin, Governor of the São Paulo State, highlighted the efforts of the Government for the (...)
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American retail is in freefall, and its sales revenues have been deeply affected by 3,500 stores going out of business, not to mention the difficulties Macy’s, Sears and K-Mart are facing. Unlike the banking sector, the main actors of retail are rapidly restructuring their networks of sales points because of the rising price of (...)
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