Fifteen years after food in the UK was first able to carry the Fairtrade mark, beauty products are at last getting their chance. From today a range of beauty products carrying the Fairtrade mark will be available in the UK, with the first five British companies with accreditation including high street names Boots, Lush and Neal’s Yard Remedies as well as smaller businesses Essential Care and Bubble&Balm, which literally launched its website at one minute past midnight to coincide with the Fairtrade launch. A sixth company, Visionary Soaps is to join these ranks soon and many more are expected to get involved. Products so far include body butters, lip balms, face masks and shower gels.

Source: Cosmetics Business website 24 June 2009