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Episode 6: Local Brands vs International Brands: Who Wins the Natural Beauty War?

By Mohamed El Hjouji, founder of Carmel Cosmetics Labs ·
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Miniature de l'épisode 6 du podcast Cosmetopreneur : La guerre du naturel
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    Natural has become a must-have marketing claim in cosmetics. But behind the “clean” promises, a real strategic war is under way between local brands and the big international players (episode in French).

    In this episode, we look at the strengths and weaknesses of each side:
    🔹 Local brands, closer to their terroir, with recognizable ingredients and a craft-led approach.
    🔹 International brands, backed by certifications, R&D teams and huge marketing budgets.

    We cover:
    • How consumer expectations around natural products are changing
    • Why local sourcing and ingredient traceability matter
    • The risks of greenwashing and how to avoid them
    • Practical ways to position a local brand against the global giants

    A must-listen for any brand that wants to win in natural skincare without compromising on authenticity.

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    Mohamed El HjoujiFounder of Carmel Cosmetics Labs

    Mohamed El Hjouji is the founder of Carmel Cosmetics Labs, a cosmetics laboratory in Agadir, Morocco, certified ISO 22716 (GMP) and ISO 9001. Specializing in white label and private label manufacturing, he supports 500+ beauty brands in over 35 countries, from formulation to production that meets EU regulations (EC No 1223/2009), registered with the FDA (MoCRA) for the US.

    Your brand, made by the lab that writes these guides

    500+ brands in 35+ countries trust us with their formulas, made to EU standards in our ISO 22716 factory.

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