Beauty is no longer just skin deep. Latest research from MINTEL GNPD Cosmetic Research shows that across Europe over 2,260 ethical cosmetics and skincare products were launched last year alone – an incredible five fold increase on 2006 figures.And 2008 looks set to be another bumper year for the market, as more than 420 new ethical beauty products have already hit the shop shelves in Europe this year.

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