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Jane Iredale gains cruelty-free certification
Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics has been certified cruelty-free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ (CCIC) Leaping Bunny Program, which supports companies that are doing their part to help eliminate the cruel and unnecessary use of animals in the testing of cosmetic products and ingredients.
The initiative promotes a single comprehensive no animal testing standard and recognises companies that have committed to no new animal testing throughout their manufacturing process, from ingredients to finished products, and do not allow third party testing on animals for product registration or other purposes in countries where animal testing is required.
The Leaping Bunny logo, which is internationally recognised and highly regarded for its integrity and trustworthiness, will start appearing on the Jane Iredale packaging in the coming months.
NikiMcGlynn has builtNiki’sOrganic Balms as a ‘cottage industry’ since launching in 2011.
Niki’s Organic Balms have entered into a partnership with natural skin care company Natural Skincare Solutions (NSS), in which the Berkshire-based health and beauty business has outsourced its entiremanufacturing and distribution operations to NSS.
It is hoped the partnership will enable Niki’s Organic Balms to fully satisfy demand for its range of beauty balms, launched in 2011 by reflexologist NikiMcGlynn.
Barbara Scott, Development Director at Natural Skincare Solutions says: “We pride ourselves in only creating andmanufacturing completely natural and organic products, so are really pleased to add another high-end organic range to our growing portfolio.”
NikiMcGlynn added: “I’ve been looking into distribution companies for a while to take over themanufacturing. I’ve had great success with the balms at a ‘cottage industry’ level but soon realised the demand was there on amuch larger scale. I’ve worked so hard to develop the very best quality formulations and needed help to go up a gear.”
Supporting eco-aware exfoliators
Botanical Brands has joinedThe Good Scrub Guide to support concerns about the use of plasticmicrobeads in skin care products.
Created by Fauna&Flora International,The Good Scrub Guide provides a clear, non-biased tool to help consumers choose facial exfoliators that do not contain plasticmicrobeads, and also provides updates on those brands that are taking a positive step by removing themfromtheir products.
“As well as adding to the growing volume of non-biodegradablemicroplastic pollution in our lakes, seas and oceans,microbeads cause problems such as blockages,malnutrition and even starvation for a range ofmarine fauna including filter feeders, such asmussels, fish and
seabirds.Additionally, asmicroplastics absorb and concentrate toxic chemicals fromseawater, there are also concerns that these toxins could be passed up the food chain ultimately posing a health risk to humans,” say the company, who are the UK distributors of the Living Nature and Pulpe DeVie skin care ranges.
Sterex’sMD Laurie Cartmell (centre) at GenderMatters’ exhibition.
Sterex products were showcased as part of the first ever exhibition created by and about the Transgender community to illustrate how Electrolysis is a fundamental part of the Trans journey.
Laurie Cartmell,MD of Sterex Electrolysis and Skin by Sterex, along with Elaine Stoddart attended the Birmingham exhibition’s launch evening.
The exhibition was pioneered by GenderMatters to explore and celebrate the living memory and history of the Transgender community in Birmingham and theWestMidlands.
GenderMatters provides a comprehensive programme of support and advice to anyone with questions or problems concerning their gender identity, and work closely with Sterex on the Sterex Transgender Course, which is designed to help Electrolysists learn how best to help and understand Transgender clients.
Sterex supports the Trans community
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