The beauty industry is getting a big boost from consumers’ obsessions with natural ingredients.

The beauty industry is getting a big boost from consumers’ obsessions with natural ingredients. While the U.S. beauty market overall grew 2% last year, the natural sector grew 7%, and is only gaining steam. Indie brands started the shift, but major outlets and drug stores are catching on, with everyone from Ulta to CVS stocking up on non-synthetic skincare. Consumers are willing to ante up three times the price for the products, making up in revenue what they lack in shelf life. (Fast Company)