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Safety in Beauty clarifies MHRA ‘Prescription Only Dermal Fillers’ News

We’ve never been comfortable with the fact that beauty therapists, that aren’t medically trained, can administer injectable dermal fillers in unlicensed beauty salons. Although there is no UK law that prohibits such activity, our campaign maintains that a more stringent and regulated industry should over see the suitability of read more

The Cosmetics Scandal Surrounding Ulta Beauty

Are Popular Makeup Brand Ulta Beauty Reselling Used Makeup? When you buy makeup, especially makeup from a well known beauty brand, you probably don’t even stop to think if it’s been used before. But given the recent news that Ulta Beauty could’ve been repackaging used makeup and reselling it read more

Our Campaign Fight 4 Years On!

Safety in Beauty – Three Years of Campaigning; the Not-So-Good, the Bad and the Very Ugly in 2017 I set up my UK campaign organisation, Safety in Beauty, three years ago. I was, and still am, passionate about giving a voice to anyone who had suffered botched or badly read more

Huge Thanks to Our 2017 Awards & White Party Sponsors

On behalf of every member of our Safety in Beauty Campaign, and every supporter, We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to each and everyone of our kind, generous and supportive event sponsors, for The White Party & Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards 2017, without their support read more

Safety in Beauty on BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Bristol

Today our campaign was invited to be part of a media debate, sparked by a report released this morning. The report stated that the government must protect young people from an ever increasing unregulated cosmetic interventions industry. The report produced by The Nuffield Council on Bioethics, highlighted the growing read more

New safety campaign partnership Launches to prevent burns from beauty tools

A new safety campaign partnership has claimed that it ‘could significantly reduce burn injuries’ The Buy Wise Be Safe (BWBS) Campaign and the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UH Bristol) have formed a new partnership which is set to address ways in which families can stay safe To read more

Rheagen Hendry Joins Safety in Beauty Advisory Panel

Following the well publicised and tragic death of her mother in 2009 after a botched routine cosmetic procedure in 2002, Rheagan Hendry set out to help pave the way and campaign for safer cosmetic & aesthetics surgery. With her achievement as Inspirational Woman of the Year 2011 and 2 read more

Diamond Awards 2017 Judges Announced

The highly popular and prestigious Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards, is now in its third year, it is currently the only awards event dedicated to the beauty, cosmetic, aesthetic and dental industry, that recognises and rewards professionals, brands and services for their outstanding dedication and commitment to public safety, and to those who are passionately read more

ASA Uphold 3 Complaints on Misleading Advertising

A Safety in Beauty Campaign Team Member has successfully presented three advertising complaints to the ASA which have been upheld – Safety In Beauty is an independent public safety campaign run voluntarily by professionals and administered purely on a self funded basis. Our objective is to help safeguard the read more

Nomination Submissions for The Diamond Awards 2017 Now Open

We are delighted to announce that The Safety in Beauty Campaign Diamond Award Nominations for 2017 are now open. To submit a nomination, please visit this link The first prestigious beauty and aesthetics industry summer White Party took place at London’s premier exclusive members club: Home House, on July read more

Safety in Beauty Welcomes New Advisory Panel Expert Sally Durant

We are delighted to announce and welcome the expertise and support of our new panel advisor: Sally Durant. Sally has a career spanning over 34 years as a well reputed educator and developer her specialist area of expertise is education and development for aesthetic and beauty professionals. Sally has read more

Safety in Beauty Welcomes New Advisory Panel Expert Kevin Timms

We are delighted to announce the much needed addition, of our latest advisory panel expert: Kevin Timms. Kevin Timms is a solicitor specialising in product liability claims. Kevin acts for individuals who have been harmed by dangerous products such as medical devices, drugs and general products, He is one of read more

Experts question health risks from popular cosmetic treatments

Several articles published today on-line today, have raised concerns about the risk of blood-borne viruses being transmitted through popular aesthetic treatments such as injectable fillers. Public Health England is now currently investigating the concern, which stems from three reports of injuries sustained by staff working in beauty salons, all three injuries were read more

Consumers sue L’Oreal over alleged misleading product claims

A group of determined consumers in the USA have filed a lawsuit against cosmetic and beauty giant L’Oreal regarding alleged misleading claims advertised by a product in the Advanced hair care range. The consumer group, led by representative Vivian Lee, says, there is “no way” that the $9 (nine dollar) product: read more

30% of women would have cosmetic surgery says poll

An article released by the BBC this week published data gleaned from a poll held by Womans Hour Show which states over 30% of women would have cosmetic surgery. The article which explored the safety of cosmetic interventions, further stated that the £3.6bn UK cosmetic industry is still largely unregulated, leading to concerns read more

Dr. Daniel Sister Joins SIB Expert Advisory Panel

29th November 2016: The Safety in Beauty Campaign are delighted to announce the latest expert advisory panel member to the 2016/2017 campaign panel: Dr. Daniel Sister, will be leading expert advice in the category of: hormonal and anti ageing subjects, as well as PRP therapies. We are delighted to welcome read more

Breaking News: Prof. Bob Khanna Cleared of Allegations

Industry News: 25 November 2016 London A statement was released this morning via social media, released by Dr.Bob Khanna Clinic Communications and Press Office, declaring the outcome of recent allegations made against Professor Bob Khanna, an acclaimed dental and aesthetics medical doctor and expert trainer. Released 25th November 2016 read more

Surgeon Fulvio Urso Baiarda Gives The Low Down on Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen thinner and more firm. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. It can be read more

“Be body aware and approach celebrity surgery trends with caution” says the Plastic Surgery Group

“Be body aware and approach celebrity surgery trends with caution” says the Plastic Surgery Group The trend for cosmetic surgery is ever-growing, even with youngsters who haven’t even had a chance to wrinkle, droop or deflate yet. But while there’s nothing wrong with a little enhancement, rising rates of read more

New Breast Implant Registry Launched by NHS

Understanding the PIP Breast Implant Scandal In 2013, one of the biggest healthcare scandals of the world hit the headlines when over 50,000 British women fell victim to faulty cosmetic breast implants inserted during cosmetic breast surgery operations. The founder of a French company Poly Implant Protheses (PIP) that read more

“At home laser device burnt me” one lady tells her story in her own words

My name is Leila and I am a full time working mum from the West Midlands area. I have always had issues with body hair being of Asian ethnic origin my hair is darker and thus more visible. I went to a predominately white dominated school and in comparison read more

The New Cosmetic Organic Standard (COSMOS) Organic Beauty Week

To raise awareness of the new Cosmetic Organic Standard (COSMOS), the Soil Association ran an organic beauty week, this month, collaborating with four European partners who hope to “Harmonize Organic Standards Globally”. This new standard has come about as faultfinding at the lack of clear, strict regulation of green, natural read more

The Advanced Beauty Conference 2016 at Olympia

Olympia 2 & 3rd October 2016: This year Safety and Beauty had the honour of attending Olympia Beauty over the two-day event, and collaborating with The Advanced Beauty Conference. It was a fantastic event, where our founder Antonia Mariconda presented some real industry professionals. We heard from the likes of read more

Editor of Journal says Botox parties should be banned

EXPERT BLOGS: “Clinics all over the UK are continuing to put patients at grave risk by holding ‘Botox parties’ for nothing more than corporate and personal financial gain. Despite a crack down by advertising guidelines, the activity continues to run rife, with blatant advertising on social media sites such read more

Survey reveals people prefer medics for beauty injections

The Safety in Beauty Campaign believes wholeheartedly that the only way to protect those undergoing non-surgical cosmetic procedures is to properly regulate the aesthetics industry, ensuring that those who carry out treatments are fully qualified and rigorously trained, and that patients are protected by legislation. On January 8, HEE read more

Clarity, Communication and Care, Why is it missing?

Campaigners for improvements in health and safety in beauty and the cosmetic industries have fought an uphill battle in recent years, with rogue practitioners operating within the cosmetic surgery industry proving difficult to eradicate. Much was anticipated in relation to safety within the industry after the Keogh report of read more

The Safety in Beauty Campaign Diamond Award Winners 2016

Shine Bright Like A Diamond at The White Party 2016 The Safety in Beauty – White Party 2016, enjoys another year of success as Diamond Award Winners announced. The London White Party hosted by The Safety in Beauty Campaign was a resounding success for a second year running. The read more

Thank You to our 2016 London White Party & Diamond Award Sponsors

Without the help, support and advocacy of these fantastic brands and supporters we could not achieve our 2nd London White Party and Diamond Awards for Safety in Beauty 2016. So with much heartfelt thanks and gratitude we have listed their information below if you would like to find out read more

Leading Eye Surgeon slams coloured Iris implants used for vanity

· Experts warn coloured iris implants could cause blindness · Cosmetic iris implants are not approved for use in the UK, USA or EU · 9 out of 14 iris implants result in complications post surgery A leading eye surgeon and expert has condemned the use of Iris Implants following read more

SWALK for women with cancer

SWALK – Walking for Women with Cancer, it’s going to be a great event! On Sunday 12th June, hundreds of supporters will join in unity with Look Good Feel Better to walk through the Surrey Hills, raising vital funds and awareness for women and teenagers living with cancer. The read more