Beauty and Lifestyle

Activated charcoal is hot in nontoxic personal care. Is it all smoke in mirrors or is this functional ingredient transforming the clean beauty industry? We take a look at growth of product launches at Natural Products expo, plus how retailers are...

This month, Natural Foods Merchandiser's secret shopper visited an integrative pharmacy in the Southwest to test its staff's knowledge on clean deodorant options.

Natural and organic personal care is ripe for continued growth, if the natural channel can give the category the support it needs.

Braving stench and sweat to bring you these natural deodorants that actually work ... or don't.

Millennials are now the largest pet-owning demographic, and they're buying more than just food.

Responsible companies are committed to using their supply chains to have a positive impact on soil, seeds and climate.

The nontoxic beauty industry is exploring topical applications for healthy pantry staples and emerging botanicals, bringing innovation to the skin and hair care categories.

Two in five U.S. consumers have used a natural or organic version of a personal care product in the past six months, according to NMI data. Most often, they're buying natural or organic body soap, hand soap or hair care products...