PRESS RELEASES
NOVEMBER 2023: STATEMENT ABOUT ANIMAL TESTING
Since its founding in 1959, Börlind GmbH has consistently opposed animal testing. Thanks to the introduction of the new “Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation” in 2021 in China, it is now possible for companies to register products under certain conditions and for the Chinese authorities to reliably exempt them from animal testing.
JUNE 2022: BÖRLIND RECEIVES GERMAN BRAND AWARD THREE TIMES
The marketing campaign around our Eye Pads gold, a co-creation with influencer Farina Opoku, and the influencer event held in September 2021 by the natural cosmetics brand ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – Natural Beauty have received the 2022 German Brand Award in a total of three categories.
MARCH 2022: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND WINS LES VICTOIRES DE LA BEAUTÉ AWARD
We’ve been waiting for several months now, but it’s finally time to reveal the winner! ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND’s NATUCOLLAGEN BOOST Facial Fluid has won the Les Victoires de la Beauté 2022 prize in the “Organic” category, scoring 17.76 out of 20. This represents a new quality guarantee – both for the brand itself and this particular product released in 2021.
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MARCH 2022: BÖRLIND IS ONE OF GERMANY’S TOP EMPLOYERS
The natural cosmetics manufacturer Börlind has received the TOP JOB Employer Seal for an outstanding workplace culture, mutual respect among employees and the sharing of values appropriate to medium-sized companies.
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FEBRUARY 2021: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND RECEIVES ELLE INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY AWARD
The 2-PHASE ALOE VERA SHAKE from the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – Natural Beauty natural cosmetics brand has received the International Beauty Award from ELLE, the premium fashion and beauty magazine.
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DECEMBER 2020: STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT OF PALM OIL
Palm oil is a natural oil extracted from the pulp of the oil palm. One of the most frequently used natural oils, it is found in many everyday products. Because it is in great demand, use of this oil has led to large areas of rainforest being cleared. Therefore, the cultivation of oil palms and use of palm oil must be viewed critically.
NOVEMBER 2019: BÖRLIND GMBH RECEIVES GREEN BRANDS QUALITY SEAL AGAIN
BÖRLIND, the natural cosmetics producer from the Black Forest with the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – Natural Beauty and DADO SENS Dermacosmetics brands, has received the GREEN BRAND Award for the third time. The award ceremony took place in Frankfurt on November 14, 2019.
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NOVEMBER 2019: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND - NATURAL BEAUTY RECEIVES GERMAN BLOGGER AWARD
The HYALURONIC EYE PADS from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND - Natural Beauty, the natural cosmetics company, have received the 2019 German Blogger Award. They took 1st place in the “Beauty” category, making them the most popular cosmetic product among influencers.
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JULY 2019: STATEMENT ABOUT CORAL-FRIENDLY UV FILTERS
Some chemical sun protection filters are suspected of damaging coral reefs. BÖRLIND GmbH does not use these types of UV filters. Therefore, sun protection products from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – Natural Beauty and DADO SENS Dermacosmetics are coral-friendly and can be used with confidence.
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JUNE 2019: STATEMENT ABOUT ALCOHOL IN COSMETICS
BÖRLIND GmbH uses alcohol in some of its products. Alcohol is a common ingredient in natural cosmetics as it has preserving properties. Alcohol also acts as a solvent for extracts and active ingredients. It has a refreshing, toning and disinfecting effect on the skin.
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OCTOBER 2018: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – NATURAL BEAUTY IS “GERMANY’S BEST FACE CARE & COSMETICS BRAND”
“Germany’s Best” was initiated by Focus Money in partnership with IMWF Institut für Management- und Wirtschaftsforschung. The study tested 20,000 brands from 258 product segments to determine how customers perceive them.
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JULY 2018: STATEMENT ABOUT VEGANISM
Most Börlind cosmetic products are classified as vegan. These products can be identified with a vegan logo on the carton. Vegan products are not only free from animal extracts but also from products that originate from animals, such as caviar, keratin or animal glycerol.
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JUNE 2018: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – NATURAL BEAUTY RECEIVES GERMAN INNOVATION AWARD 2018
The jury of experts has declared the ENERGYNATURE Vitalizing Day Cream from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – Natural Beauty the winner in the “Beauty & Care” category of the 2018 German Innovation Awards.
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APRIL 2018: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND RECEIVES YET ANOTHER AWARD FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE FINISHED PRODUCT
For the fourth time in a row, Börlind GmbH has received the BSB Innovation Award - this time, in two categories.
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MARCH 2018: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND RECEIVES “RATING: SUSTAINABLE COMMITMENT: EXCELLENT” DISTINCTION
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND was one of three companies/brands in the natural cosmetics sector to receive the “Sustainable commitment: Excellent” distinction. The consumers rated a total of 15 natural cosmetics brands.
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NOVEMBER 2017: BÖRLIND GMBH RECEIVES SECOND GREEN BRANDS QUALITY SEAL
Börlind, the natural cosmetics producer from the Black Forest with the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Natural Beauty and DADO SENS Dermacosmetics brands has been honored with the GREEN BRAND Award for the second time.
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OCTOBER 2017: STATEMENT ABOUT DISCOLORATION
Börlind GmbH exclusively uses natural dyes to dye your care products. The color of the product can also depend on the ingredients used.
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OCTOBER 2017: STATEMENT ABOUT AMPOULE TREATMENTS
Ampoules are among the safest packaging materials for both pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Since our ampoules are filled under clean room conditions, this eliminates the need for conventional preservation. Nevertheless, they have a very long shelf life.
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OCTOBER 2017: FAQ BLUE LIGHT/ 3 IN 1 FACE OIL
Blue light refers to short high-energy wavelengths and visible light which is more dispersed in the atmosphere than other wavelengths within the spectrum of visible light. Sunlight contains this kind of light. Blue light is also in numerous artificial sources of light such as TVs, PCs, tablets, laptops, monitors, and mobile phones.
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SEPTEMBER 2017: STATEMENT ABOUT 2-PHASE PRODUCTS
2-phase products consist of two fluids. One is the oil phase, a mixture of what are known as lipophilic substances. The other is a water phase, also known as the hydrophilic Phase.
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SEPTEMBER 2017: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND 3 IN 1 FACE OIL AWARDED “LES VICTOIRES DE LA BEAUTÉ” 2017 – 2018
Paris played host to the 15th award ceremony of the “Victoires de la Beauté” on September 25, 2017. Among the prize winners was ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND with its 3 IN 1 Face Oil, which will be available in shops as of October 9 this year.
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JUNE 2017: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – NATURAL BEAUTY HONORED AGAIN FOR SUCCESSFUL BRAND MANAGEMENT
The expert jury at German Brand Awards 2017 has once again declared ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND - Natural Beauty the winner in the "Industry Excellence in Branding/Beauty & Care" category.
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JUNE 2017: STATEMENT ABOUT ACRYLATES
Acrylate polymers are produced from alkyl esters of acrylic acid (C10-C30), acrylic acid, methyl acrylic acid and/or other acrylate polymers. ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Sun Fluid SPF 20 and DADO SENS Sun Gels SPF 25 and SPF 15 all contain acrylate polymers. Börlind GmbH is not in favor of microplastics.
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JUNE 2017: STATEMENT ABOUT SUN CARE PRODUCTS
Using advanced technology and valuable plant extracts, Börlind GmbH has developed a line of sun care products that comply with the current requirements and guidelines. With two exceptions, we do not use mineral-based UV filters such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Instead, our products contain organic UV filters.
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JUNE 2017: STATEMENT ABOUT TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Pursuant to the guidelines for natural cosmetics, Börlind GmbH uses tocopheryl acetate only from natural sources in its products. These are acquired from non-genetically modified plant oils such as sunflower or soybean oil. The concentration in our products is far below 1%.
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APRIL 2017: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND RECEIVES YET ANOTHER MOST INNOVATIVE FINISHED PRODUCT AWARD
For the third time in a row, Börlind GmbH has received the BSB Innovation Award in the “Natural Cosmetics – Most Innovative Finished Product” category.
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APRIL 2017: FAQ PHENOXYETHANOL
2-Phenoxyethanol is an organic compound: a phenol ether combined with ethylene glycol. Phenoxyethanol occurs as a natural substance in some plants, such as green tea and chicory.Phenoxyethanol is used to ward off bacteria, fungi and viruses. It is a preservative.
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JANUARY 2017: STATEMENT ABOUT COLOR PIGMENTS
It is not possible to produce decorative cosmetics without using color pigments. A wide range of natural color pigments is now available to natural cosmetics manufacturers for creating eye shadow, lipstick, etc. on a natural basis.
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JANUARY 2017: AS THE GERMAN NATIONAL CHAMPION OF THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS, BÖRLIND WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE NEXT ROUND OF THE CONTEST
With its ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – NATURAL BEAUTY and DADO SENS Dermacosmetics brands, the European Business Awards has selected Börlind GmbH as its “National Champion Germany 2016/17”.
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NOVEMBER 2016: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – NATURAL BEAUTY TO RECEIVE GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2017
The international members of the German Design Award’s expert jury have awarded a Special Mention in the “Corporate Identity” category to the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND quality seal.
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JULY 2016: STATEMENT ABOUT SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Börlind GmbH is certified by the CSE (Certified Sustainable Economics) Standard. In contrast to product certifications, this sustainability seal applies to the entire company.
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JULY 2016: STATEMENT ABOUT VEGAN XANTHAN
Xanthan (xanthan gum) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide. It is obtained from sugar-containing substrates – by-products in the production of sugar – fermented by bacteria in the genus Xanthomonas.
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JULY 2016: STATEMENT ABOUT THE VITAMIN DUO MASK DISPENSER
The VITAMIN DUO MASK from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – Natural Beauty uses a dual airless dispensing system. This dispenser has two chambers that make it possible to separate the orange vitamin-rich phase from the white care phase.
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JULY 2016: STATEMENT ABOUT THE FORMATION OF PARTICLES IN SUNSCREEN LOTION
The sunscreen lotions of the brands ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – Natural Beauty and DADO SENS Dermacosmetics contain natural waxes such as beeswax or Jojoba oil, which give the product its consistency and which serve as a skincare component and protect the skin from drying out.
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JUNE 2016: STATEMENT REGARDING THE RATING OF ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND SPF 20 SUNSCREEN BY STIFTUNG WARENTEST
STIFTUNG WARENTEST has rated ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND SPF 20 Sunscreen as “poor.” Börlind GmbH believes the test rating in the 7/2016 issue to be unjustified.
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JUNE 2016: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – NATURAL BEAUTY WINS CATEGORY AT GERMAN BRAND AWARD 2016
The panel of experts at the German Brand Award 2016 selected ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND – Natural Beauty as the winner in the category “Industry Excellence in Branding / Beauty & Care” and in this way honored the brand strategy of the natural cosmetics brand from the Black Forest.
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FEBRUARY 2016: ANNEMARIE LINDNER: THE PIONEER IN NATURAL COSMETICS HAS DIED
Annemarie Lindner, the founder of Börlind GmbH, died during a holiday on 18 February at the age of 95.
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JANUARY 2016: STATEMENT ABOUT THE INCI ORDER OF INGREDIENTS
The International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) is an international guideline for correct specification of the ingredients in cosmetics. The ingredients are listed in descending order of weight. This applies to all ingredients that individually make up 1 % or more of the contents.
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NOVEMBER 2015: STATEMENT ABOUT MICA
Mica is a natural, rock-forming mineral that belongs to the group known as sheet silicates. In cosmetics, it is used primarily in make-up, e.g. powder, to create a shimmering effect.
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OCTOBER 2015: STATEMENT ABOUT PRESERVATIVES
All cosmetic products must be microbiologically stable. In other words, even after opening, the contents of products must be resistant against microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeasts, that can be spread through the air or via the fingers. The breeding ground of these microorganisms is water, which is contained in most cosmetic products.
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AUGUST 2015: STATEMENT ABOUT THE ABILITY OF PRODUCT CONTAINERS TO BE COMPLETELY EMPTIED
Cosmetic products require specific types of containers depending on their consistency and what form they are offered in, e.g. spray, gel, stick, etc. These containers serve not only as external packaging for secure transportation, but also have the purpose of safeguarding functionality with regard to contents, desired characteristics and effects, and easy application [...].
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AUGUST 2015: STATEMENT ABOUT SHELLAC
Shellac is a natural resin obtained from the secretions of the lac insect kerria lacca which feeds on special plant saps. Shellac is used as a film-forming agent or, unbleached, as a natural red coloring.
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JUNE 2015: STATEMENT ABOUT MOAH (MINERAL OIL AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS)
In its 6/2015 issue, Stiftung Warentest warned readers about the potential mutagenic and carcinogenic hazards of mineral oil-based cosmetics. [...] With this test, Stiftung Warentest has confirmed the philosophy and actions of Börlind GmbH, a company that has taken a stand against using mineral oils in cosmetics for years and uses precious botanical oils as the basis for its cosmetics instead.
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FEBRUARY 2015: STATEMENT ABOUT MICROPLASTICS
"Microplastics" is the term given to plastic particles between five micrometers and a maximum of five millimeters in size. In the cosmetics industry, microplastics are often used as exfoliating agents, fillers or binders.
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NOVEMBER 2014: STATEMENT ABOUT THE SHELF LIFE OF NATURAL COSMETICS
The EU Cosmetics Regulation stipulates that unopened cosmetics must have a minimum shelf life of 30 months. If this is not the case, a best-before date must be given. This guideline applies to both natural and conventional cosmetics.
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AUGUST 2014: STATEMENT ABOUT CERTIFIED NATURAL COSMETICS
The term “natural cosmetics” is not legally protected. Manufacturers of natural cosmetics therefore make use of seals such as BDIH, NaTrue, Ecocert etc., which confirm, in accordance with their guidelines, that products are free of petroleum derivatives, PEGs, silicones and parabens. This, of course, applies to the products of Börlind GmbH as well.
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AUGUST 2014: STATEMENT ABOUT ALUMINUM
Aluminum is the third most abundant element in the earth’s crust and it is impossible to avoid contact with aluminum minerals. Human beings absorb aluminum primarily from foodstuffs and drinking water.
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DECEMBER 2013: STATEMENT ABOUT TALCUM
Talc is a natural, frequently occurring mineral that is mostly used in powdered form, known as talcum. Since it is very soft and water-repellent, it is very versatile.
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