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Diversified Business Communications UK

09 Nov 2011

Natural Beauty Yearbook announces prestigious industry hot list

The team behind The Natural Beauty Yearbook announced their much-anticipated Who’s who in natural beauty Top 20 at a packed launch party in London’s West End last week, on 3 November 2011.

The annual hot list, which is voted for by the industry, provides a snapshot of the thriving natural and organic beauty market. The party was hosted by leading French beauty brand Melvita at its flagship Covent Garden store, and brought together the trade’s leading lights.

“I’m happy to say that we received more votes than ever before this year, from people who are truly passionate about the brands and personalities they have nominated,” said Natural Beauty Yearbook 2012 editor, Matt Chittock.

For 2012, Simon Duffy and Rhodri Ferrier from Bulldog scooped the top spot for the second consecutive year.

“It’s brilliant news for us and we massively appreciate the profile opportunity this gives to Bulldog. We’re all delighted. Thanks so much,” Duffy told the assembled crowd.

As the only trade-focused publication for the natural beauty industry, the Natural Beauty Yearbook 2012, published by Diversified Business Communications UK, is packed full of trend features, company profiles and an exclusive directory showcasing the best of this successful sector.

The full Who’s who in natural beauty 2012 list is as follows:

1. Simon Duffy & Rhodri Ferrier, Bulldog, co-founders
2. Eve Taylor, Eve Taylor Aromatherapy, director
3. Carol & Paul Richards, Herbfarmacy, co-directors
4. Janey Lee Grace, Broadcaster, author and speaker
5. Kirstie Allen, Pinks Boutique, co-founder
6. Jo Fairley & Sarah Stacey, Beauty journalists
7. Alexander & Kim Barani, Kinetic, co-founders
8. Simon Ford, Melvita UK, brand manager
9. Ines Hermida, Whole Foods Market, beauty buyer
10. Imelda Burke, Content beauty boutique, owner
11. Sarah Silvester, Laidbare, owner
12. Laura Rudoe, Evolve, owner
13. Sarah Brown, Pai Organic Skincare, owner
14. Abi & Margaret Weeds, Essential Care, co-founders
15. Tracey Robinson, Vert PR, founder
16. Nic White, Alva and ONE Beauty, founder
17. Michael Lightowlers, Dr Organic, marketing director
18. Skye Connelly, The Green Grocery, founder
19. Dr Mariano Spiezia, Inlight Organic Skincare, founder
20. Andrew Dixon, Burt’s Bees, manager

For more information on the Natural Beauty Yearbook 2012, please contact publisher Dominic Roberjot on 01273 645128 or droberjot@divcom.co.uk.