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18/10/2016 · 09:23

Natural Cosmetics Conference 2016: [Show Report]

From 27^th to 28^th September 2016 the annual Naturkosmetikbranchenkongress (Natural Cosmetics Conference) took place here in Berlin.

This year, the conference focused on digitalization and its effect on the consumer: how the constantly growing connectivity is changing our society and altering consumer behavior and consumer expectations. The digital world is transforming existing retail structures, market dynamics and brand management, but it also creates exciting new opportunities for companies, brands and consumers. Excellent presentations, a great keynote speaker and interesting panelists and attendees made this one of my favourite Branchenkongress events so far.

Click on the link below for a review of the conference. Be warned though, this is one of my longer reports (I had my laptop with me so my notes are very detailed indeed)!

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26/09/2016 · 07:50

Beautyjagd: Organic beauty news in English (Chapter 27)

And here is the latest Beautyjagd translation! Julia was travelling in the Provence this summer so News and Reviews from the World of Organic Beauty (Chapter 27) has a distinct French flair – you’ll find reviews of French organic beauty products (Emma Noel, Maison Laget, Melvita, Cattier, Clémence & Vivien et. al.), a feature on the natural science of Gemmotherapy, a review of Le Secret Naturel’s Baume du Hibou range of skin care balms, a visit to French rose brand Anne Felker’s store in Souspierre and two installments of the new Beauty Postcards series (Postcard 5: Heliotropic Sun Cream from US brand Kypris/Postcard 6: Rose Beauty Capsules from Bulgarian brand Alteya Organics). Enjoy!

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09/09/2016 · 09:18

Beautyjagd: Organic beauty news in English (Chapters 25 & 26)

Here are the next two Beautyjagd translations!

News and Reviews from the World of Organic Beauty (Chapter 25) features reviews of German brand Annemarie Börlind’s and NZ brand Living Nature’s new summer gel masks and a post about the new Sensitiv range from German household cleansing brand Sonnett. You can also find the first installments of a new blog series – Beauty Postcards – which introduce the soaps of Korean-German brand Binu Beauty and French brand Douce Angevines brand new summer body oil L’Èté.

And News and Reviews from the World of Organic Beauty (Chapter 26) reviews German fragrance brand Taoasis’ two new deo sprays and the latest limited edition makeup from German brands Dr. Hauschka, Alverde and Alterra. This chapter also includes two new Beauty Postcards about the Perfume Oil Beet & Yarrow from US brand R.L. Linden and Eyeshadow Crazy Octopus from Lithuanian brand Uoga Uoga and a feature on the new fox-themed body care gift set from UK brand Green People. Plus all the usual organic beauty brand news from Germany, Europe and around the world. Enjoy!

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05/09/2016 · 08:22

Retail notes from Tallinn: [Store Profile] Pillerkaar

During my weekend in Helsinki I also visited Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. From Helsinki, Tallinn is just 2-3 hours by ferry and there are hourly connections so it is the perfect day trip. It was my first visit to Estonia and after walking around the beautiful Old Town for a bit, I started on my must-visit list of local retailers, including a Stockmann outlet, a couple of supermarket chains and, most importantly, a store specialising in organic beauty: Pillerkaar!

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31/08/2016 · 09:20

Retail notes from Helsinki: [Store Profile] Ruohonjuuri

One of the retailers on my must-see list in Helsinki was organic supermarket chain Ruohonjuuri. Ruohonjuuri (the name translates as “grass roots”) is one of Finland’s organic food retail pioneers; their first store in Helsinki was opened in 1982. Today Ruohonjuuri has five stores in Helsinki and four outlets in other Finnish cities; they also operate an online store.

I had googled Ruohonjuuri prior to my trip and decided to visit their flagship store on Salomonkatu 5 in Helsinki’s Kamppii district: a very large and beautiful retail space, vis-à-vis from Kampii metro station. The store offers an extensive selection of fresh and dried organic foods, fruit and vegetables, frozen and chilled products and a spectacular organic beauty department, plus a treatment room where you can book a variety of face and beauty treatments.

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27/07/2016 · 09:48

Beautyjagd: Organic beauty news in English (Chapters 23 & 24)

Here are the two latest Beautyjagd translations: News and Reviews from the World of Organic Beauty (Chapter 23) features a review of the 3rd annual Natural Cosmetics Camp, an in-depth article on the immortelle plant and its use in cosmetics; a article about a visit to the Fragrances Bar in Berlin (fabulous perfume-inspired cocktails, check out the pic!) and, as usual, loads of information about new organic beauty launches in Germany and internationally. And News and Reviews from the World of Organic Beauty (Chapter 24), which was published today, offers an article about Japanese beauty treatments at Ryoko’s salon in Berlin, a very detailed feature about TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Austrian TCM brand Master Lin, plus the usual organic beauty news and product reviews. Enjoy!

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22/07/2016 · 10:47

OWN: A special edition for Natural Products Asia 2016 trade show

The latest issue of Organic & Wellness News has just gone online: we have published an e-paper with Asia-specific content on the occasion of Natural Products 2016 trade show which will take place in Hong Kong this August. I contributed two articles: an interview with industry expert Mei Graefe on the cross-border e-commerce business in mainland China and an interview with Brenda Lee, founder of Hong Kong’s biggest organic perfumery chain Beyorg. Enjoy!

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23/06/2016 · 09:39

Beautyjagd: Organic beauty news in English (Chapters 21 & 22)

Here are the last two installments of Beautyjagd in English: News and reviews from the world of organic beauty (Chapter 21) includes Julia’s famous annual sun protection feature (super detailed reviews of the latest organic sun cream launches; if you’re at all interested in organic sun care products, read this!!), another Fragrant Beauties post and two Beauty Notes articles with a strong focus on French organic beauty. News and reviews from the world of organic beauty (Chapter 22) features an interview with the two founders of organic online perfumery Savue, a feature on the new liquid eyeshadows in French brand Couleur Caramel’s Zanzibar collection, the last installment of the Fragrant Beauties series, an article on UK brand Neal’s Yard Remedies’ oil-based Nourishing Lavender Shampoo and, as always, loads of information and reviews about the latest organic beauty launches from across the world. Enjoy!

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16/06/2016 · 08:27

Retail notes from Budapest: [Store Profile] Bio-Barát

If you’re following me on Instagram you’ll know that last weekend I was in Budapest. I had a fabulous time there; if you like coffee and books, it’s the ideal city! Antiquarian book shopping along Muzéum körut (one of my absolutely FAVOURITE book streets!), sampling espressos in various Budapest cafés, eating roast duck with red cabbage and dumplings, discovering the amazing variety of Tokaj wines and, of course, I also spent hours in various drugstores and supermarkets doing store checks! And whilst doing so, I came across a very interesting domestic health food retailer: Bio-Barát.