Sales of natural and organic personal care products were flat in 2009, although certain categories saw modest growth. Get the lowdown on last year’s bestsellers.
After a lucrative 2008 with 28.6 percent growth, sales of natural and organic personal care products hit a wall in 2009. The good news: For the 12-week period ending in late November 2009, NOPC sales were up 2 percent over the previous year, according to SPINS.
The darlings du jour of the grocery department, superfruits are jumping the aisle to become the next personal care star. The same nourishing qualities that these superfruits and plants offer when eaten also boost the skin’s health and beauty when used topically. Here’s a look at how seven rediscovered exotic botanicals are changing the face of personal care products.
Spend a day learning about personal care trends. From essential oils to packaging and branding. Then have some fun with music and an organic wine and beer festival.
Each month, NFM’s secret shopper heads incognito into a natural products store with a question.
The personal care category suffered a dip in sales in 2009 but experts predict a robust return in 2010, especially in natural.
Use these expert tips to simplify your beauty section and draw customers into different personal care products.
A new study has linked phthalates, a substance used in some shampoos, lotions, air fresheners and children’s toys, with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The National Organic Standards Board has voted to recommend that the U.S. Department of Agriculture get tough on the use of the term “organic” for personal care products.
Herbs that heal: Learn the benefits of teas and tinctures and how to choose between them.