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Biodegradable Beauty: How Eco-Conscious Ingredients Are Reshaping Cosmetics

Biodegradable Beauty: How Eco-Conscious Ingredients Are Reshaping Cosmetics As consumer awareness around sustainability grows, the beauty and personal care industry is undergoing a noticeable shift toward more environmentally friendly practices. One major focus is the integration of biodegradable ingredients—compounds that naturally break down without harming ecosystems—into everyday cosmetic products. read more

The Rise of Skincare Among Children

The Rise of Skincare Among Children In recent years, skincare has evolved from a personal care routine into a popular hobby among children, especially in the United States. Brands like Bubble and Drunk Elephant have captured the attention of young audiences with their vibrant packaging and social media presence. read more

Fragrance and Hormones: What You Need to Know

Fragrance and Hormones: What You Need to Know Fragrances are celebrated for their power to trigger memories, enhance moods, and define personal style. However, increasing research and expert commentary are drawing attention to the potential downsides of synthetic scents—especially their effects on hormonal health. While the concentrations of fragrance read more

What to ask about green beauty if you’re considering it

What to Ask About Green Beauty With beauty brands increasingly using terms like natural, clean, eco-friendly, and non-toxic, it’s becoming more important than ever for consumers to understand what these words actually mean. “Green beauty” sounds appealing, but without regulation or consistent definitions, the label can be vague at read more

How to avoid harmful chemical skin products

Many personal care products, such as lotions, shampoos, and cosmetics, contain chemicals that may pose health risks.Ingredients like phthalates and parabens, commonly found in these products, are known hormone disruptors linked to reproductive health issues. Additionally, certain hair straightening treatments may contain formaldehyde, a recognized carcinogen that can cause read more

BAAPS releases latest Cosmetic Surgery Trends audit

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has released its annual audit for 2023-2024, revealing a 5% overall rise in cosmetic surgical procedures, with a total of 27,462 procedures performed in 2024. This surge was largely driven by increases in facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures, while male read more

Cureus evaluates effects of cosmetic and skincare products in human health

Cosmetic and skincare products are integral to daily routines worldwide. However, concerns have arisen regarding their potential adverse effects on human health. A systematic review published in Cureus aimed to evaluate these safety concerns by analyzing existing literature on the subject. Methodology Researchers conducted a comprehensive search across multiple read more

advocacy groups push for stricter oversight on cosmetic product ingredients

The cosmetics industry is undergoing significant changes as regulatory bodies and consumer advocacy groups push for stricter oversight on product ingredients and enhanced transparency. Recent findings have revealed that numerous beauty products contain potentially harmful substances, prompting calls for more rigorous regulations. A study examining thousands of products from read more

Dr Jasmin hails Biostimulators as the must-do treatment for 2025

Biostimulators, a must-do in 2025! It’s common knowledge that as we age, collagen production reduces significantly. This results in what we would all like to avoid: wrinkles and lax skin! That’s where biostimulators come in. Once injected, they stimulate the skin’s collagen producing cells, fibroblasts, to increase the synthesis read more

OPSS urges public and retailers to remove cosmetics containing banned Lilial

The UK’s office for Products Safety and Standards has issued a public reminder to dispose of any cosmetics containing Lilial also known as butlyphenyl methylpropional. The ingredient, previously used in fragrances and beauty products has been banned in Great Britain since December 2022 due to its links to reproductive read more

Treating the Meno-pores

Acclaimed clinical facialist, Kate Kerr, reveals why she has developed a bespoke facial for women going through perimenopause and the menopause… For too long, the menopause has been shrouded in secrecy and shame, with many referring to it as going through *whisper it* “The Change”. Thank goodness things have read more

Safe permanent make up explained by Rebecca Louise

Many people aren’t aware of the regulations that surround the permanent make up industry. With new regulations being introduced in Wales in 2024, the permanent make up industry has tightened up on safety policies. In order to be able to practice legally in the UK, a permanent make up read more

Bodysculpting with Dr Leonardo Fasano

Vaser Liposculpture for Men: Sculpting the Perfect Physique Men increasingly use advanced cosmetic procedures to achieve a more defined and sculpted look in seeking the ideal body. One such procedure gaining popularity is Vaser Liposculpture. Known for its precision and effectiveness, Vaser Liposculpture offers a better alternative to traditional read more

SCCS says micron sized sized silver in cosmetics is “safe”

10 Jul 2024 -The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) gave its final opinion on the use of micron-sized silver in cosmetics. The use was deemed safe according to the (SCCS) but only in certain specified amounts. “The use of micron-sized particulate silver in eye shadow and oral exposure read more

Tretinoin and Waxing – A tale of caution

Tretinoin and Waxing With over 5M views TikTok user Abbi O’Connor experienced a bad reaction after having her brows waxed, whilst she was using acne ingredient, tretinoin. Abbi Ingram, Skin Specialist at The Skin Studio London comments on the risks and lack of knowledge surrounding Tretinoin and what to read more

5 reasons to use a lash serum with no prostaglandin

Here are 5 reasons you should opt for a lash serum without prostaglandin analogues… Reduced Risk of Side Effects: Prostaglandin analogues, have been associated with potential side effects like eye irritation, darkening of the eyelid skin, and even changes in iris colour. Serums without these analogues, such as lash read more

Your Simple Guide To Collagen

There is no escaping the word collagen; most products aimed at health and wellbeing, anti- ageing or skin health will usually contain the word somewhere. If you have been thinking about adding this staple ingredient to your wellness checklist then read on to find out what it is, what read more

We welcome HM Skin | Wellness & Consultancy to Safety in Beauty

We welcome HM Skin | Wellness & Consultancy to Safety in Beauty Trusted Professional Directory, Renowned facialist, Holly, operates in the luxury of The Pod in Stockport, offering clinical facials and targeted skin treatments using the most up to date products and technology. After working for leading skincare brands and read more

We welcome Derma Aesthetics London to Safety in Beauty

We welcome Derma Aesthetics London to Safety in Beauty Trusted Professional Directory. A doctor-led clinic specialising in customised solutions to meet their patients’ specific needs. It could be to enhance the skin’s natural radiance, or a cosmetic solution dealing with concerns such as hyperpigmentation, acne or scars, Derma Aesthetics London read more

NEOM launches Magnesium Milk Baths for a better nights sleep and to de-stress

After one-of-those-days – lock the door, run the bath and sink into the milky bath soak and recharge letting the feeling of calm and tranquillity wash over you. Powered with magnesium, supercharged with skin restoring organic oils and antioxidant rich vitamin E, and packed with 100% natural pure essential oils, this is your time read more

UK and Turkish Plastic Surgeons Unite to Issue Consumer Guidelines

A statement issued by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and TSPRAS (the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons) urges the public to carefully consider cosmetic surgery providers abroad. The significant increase in numbers of patients travelling abroad for aesthetic plastic surgery has been linked with read more

We welcome Medika to the Safety in Beauty Trusted Professionals Directory

We welcome Medika to the Safety in Beauty Trusted Professionals Directory . This stunning clinic is located in the heart of Spinningfields, Manchester, a doctor-led clinic specialising in health, aesthetics and lifestyle medicine. Medika is proud to be CQC registered and pride themselves in offering utmost confidentiality from the read more

We welcome Helen Hunt Medical Aesthetics to Safety in Beauty Trusted Professional Directory

We welcome Helen Hunt Medical Aesthetics to Safety in Beaity Trusted Professional Directory Founder Helen sees her patients at four fabulous salons and clinics in and around Exeter with patient safety being a top priority. Helen holds CQC certification which is the hallmark of a clinic that has demonstrated read more

Hydrafacial UK announces partnership with JLO BEAUTY®

Hydrafacial UK are thrilled to announce the launch of their first celebrity booster partnership, the JLO BEAUTY® Booster. Inspired by JLO BEAUTY®’s best-selling That JLo Glow Serum, Hydrafacial’s latest super serum is formulated to deliver on three main skin goals – tighten, brighten, and hydrate. Advanced ingredients enhance and read more

Clinique Introduces New Moisture Surge™ SPF 25 Sheer Hydrator

Many things can dehydrate your skin, including weather, pollution, blue light, time spent in the sun, mask wearing, air travel, air conditioning, and heating. Fight back against life’s daily dehydrations. This cloud-like cream with Aloe Bioferment + HA Complex and Provitamin D penetrates deep into skin’s surface for all-day read more

Quarter of UK Women receive no support during menopause

A quarter of women in the UK who have experienced the menopause received no support throughout their journey, according to new research. The data from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health, reveals that as many as 25% of women received – or are currently receiving – no support from anyone read more

Level Up urges L’Oréal to pull ‘toxic’ hair relaxers from shelves

International News: A UK-based feminist organisation, Level Up is calling on L’Oréal to pull its chemical hair relaxers from shelves after a key ingredient was linked to a higher risk of cancer, according to a report published by The Guardian. The products, which are mostly used by those with read more

Dealing with Stress

Stress Stress is a response to a trigger – in this case known as a ‘stressor’. Stress is a psychological and physiological response to a situation that threatens our wellbeing. Any situation or event that impacts our normal ability to cope or achieve our goals can be a Stressor. read more

95% young adults are struggling with their mental health

● Young adults (aged 18-24) are struggling with their mental health with 95 per cent feeling anxious in the last 12 months, and a fifth (21 per cent) experiencing these feelings all the time ● Generation dislocation – 70 per cent of young adults feel lonely even when around read more

Brits consulted ‘Dr. Google’ nearly 50 million times last year

Nation searches for assistance with health issues as people turn to Google as a trusted source • Nearly 50 million health-related Google searches were made in the last 12 months • Diabetes is the nation’s biggest health concern • Diarrhoea is second biggest concern, followed by women’s health issues read more

We welcome The Cosmedic Company Ltd to Safety in Beauty

We welcome The Cosmedic Company Ltd, to The Safety in Beauty Trusted Professionals Directory. The clinic is situated in the heart of Mansfield, and offers advanced aesthetic and skin treatments, with an emphasis on retaining a youthful, natural appearance. All aesthetic treatments, including a range of injectable procedures as read more

Aesthetic treatments – to be or not to be? by Dr Rehanna Beckhurst

According to data from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Cosmetic Surgery (National Data Bank: Statistics 2018, 2019), the aesthetic industry continues to grow year after year. As the industry expands and treatments become more popular and available, it becomes difficult to choose from so many treatments, let read more

Is the UK experiencing a plastic surgery boom?

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (The BAAPS) has released its annual audit. According to the new figures, 31,057 cosmetic procedures took place in 2022, up 102% from the previous year. Figures were expected to rise post pandemic due to pent up demand, however the numbers are higher read more