Phergal Laboratorios, finalist at the European Natural Beauty Awards 2026 with two naturally derived formulas
At a time when natural beauty is undergoing a profound transformation, and consumers expect far more than simple “green” messages, standards, traceability and independent validation have become the new codes of credibility within the cosmetics industry.
In this context, for a Spanish company to be shortlisted at the European Natural Beauty Awards 2026 means much more than a nomination. It means becoming part of one of the most rigorous and selective international recognitions in European natural cosmetics.
Phergal Laboratorios has been selected in this edition with two of its most representative products: Dr. Tree Dermoprotective Shampoo and E’lifexir Baby Care Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+, reinforcing the company’s international positioning in particularly sensitive and demanding categories such as dermocosmetic care and children’s sun protection.
What are the European Natural Beauty Awards?
The European Natural Beauty Awards, also known as ENBA, are an independent institution dedicated to identifying, evaluating and promoting the highest standards in natural beauty and wellness products across Europe.
Their purpose is to recognise formulas that not only respond to today’s evolving consumer expectations, but also demonstrate a genuine commitment to transparency, quality and efficacy.
Submitted products are assessed against particularly demanding criteria, including:
Formulation transparency.
Compliance with European natural cosmetics standards.
Product efficacy.
Sensorial experience.
Coherence between formulation, positioning and results.
According to the organisation, only products with a minimum of 99% naturally derived ingredients can enter the evaluation process. This standard positions the ENBA as one of Europe’s key benchmarks for excellence in natural cosmetics.
A highly selective shortlist
Being shortlisted already means passing one of the most complex stages of the awards. In the previous edition, only 219 products out of 1,274 entries were selected, representing less than 20% of all submitted products.
In addition, only 17% of the brands entering the European Natural Beauty Awards reach this stage, further reinforcing the selective nature of the recognition.
For Phergal Laboratorios, a Spanish company with more than four decades of experience in cosmetic and dermopharmaceutical innovation, this nomination is especially relevant in an international landscape where very few companies achieve this level of external validation.
Who evaluates each entry?
Each product is assessed by an independent international jury, made up of experts from the European beauty sector who evaluate every entry objectively.
Both products are currently being assessed by a jury of more than 100 European experts, including retailers, formulation specialists, certification professionals, sustainability experts, beauty journalists and opinion leaders from 35 European countries.
This independent evaluation gives the nomination particular value, as it is not based solely on brand storytelling, but on the formula’s real ability to meet high standards of naturality, efficacy and user experience.
The formulas that have taken Phergal Laboratorios to the ENBA 2026
The selection of both products at the European Natural Beauty Awards 2026 places the spotlight on two particularly demanding categories within today’s beauty market: sensitive-skin care and children’s sun protection.
Dr. Tree Dermoprotective Shampoo
Dr. Tree Dermoprotective Shampoo has been selected for its formula with 99.2% naturally derived ingredients, designed to care for sensitive scalps and provide comfort from the very first wash.
Its formula combines soothing, moisturising and protective actives that help reduce the sensation of irritation and itching, while also supporting the skin barrier.
Key ingredients include:
Chia Seed Oil
Provides deep hydration and helps reinforce the skin barrier, bringing comfort to the scalp.
Blue Daisy Extract
Helps soothe the sensation of irritation and itching, especially on sensitive or reactive scalps.
Soothing and moisturising actives
Help calm, hydrate and reduce discomfort associated with scalp irritation.
Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide
Helps strengthen the microbiome, supporting the scalp’s natural balance.
With this formula, Dr. Tree reinforces its commitment to natural, sensorial and skin-friendly cosmetics, responding to the needs of consumers looking for efficacy without compromising on naturality.
E’lifexir Baby Care Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
E’lifexir Baby Care Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ has also been shortlisted at the ENBA 2026 thanks to its formula with 99.5% naturally derived ingredients and very high SPF 50+ protection.
Specially developed for children’s skin, this formula belongs to a category where safety, gentleness and effective protection are absolutely essential.
Its main actives include:
Organic Pomegranate Fruit Water
Acts as a powerful antioxidant and helps protect the skin against oxidative stress.
Mineral filters
Provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB and IR-A radiation, helping protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Soothing and protective actives
Help calm the skin and keep it soft, hydrated and comfortable.
This nomination reinforces the value of E’lifexir Baby Care within a particularly sensitive category: children’s sun protection with a mineral, natural and high-protection formula.
The new beauty is no longer built on claims alone, but on evidence
Beyond the recognition itself, Phergal Laboratorios’ selection as a finalist at the European Natural Beauty Awards 2026 places the company within a key international conversation: the future of natural beauty.
A beauty landscape that is no longer built only on branding, claims or packaging aesthetics, but on a formula’s real ability to uphold high standards under independent scrutiny.
In an increasingly demanding market, where consumers are looking for natural, transparent, effective and sensorial formulas, this nomination confirms that cosmetic innovation can also move forward through responsibility, evidence and respect for the skin.
With Dr. Tree Dermoprotective Shampoo and E’lifexir Baby Care Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+, Phergal Laboratorios joins the select group of European brands that have passed one of the most demanding evaluation processes in international natural cosmetics.
A further step in its commitment to developing products that not only follow the new trends in beauty, but also respond to what today’s consumer truly expects: naturality with rigour, efficacy with sensitivity and cosmetics with credibility.
