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Male aesthetic treatments continue to rise in popularity 2022

The trend of male cosmetic interventions has been witnessing a sharp growth in recent years, and these procedures are also known as male aesthetic procedures. The popularity of these surgeries is evident from the number of statistics relating to surgical and non surgical treatments. The men’s global grooming industry is set to reach $81.2 billion by 2024. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), an increasing percentage of

Half of adults in the UK have an unhealthy relationship with food

Almost half of adults in the UK could have an unhealthy relationship with food, with the youngest generations most unhappy with their eating habits, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health. Data shows that only 56% of adults think that their relationship with food is a healthy one, with men more likely to believe (64%) this than women (49%), whilst only 43% of 18-24 year olds are

6 inclusive beauty innovations to watch

The beauty industry has come a long way when it comes to inclusivity in terms of skin colour, gender and age, however there remains a gap when it comes to creating products for people with disabilities. This need is very much recognised; over half of adults in the US agree that the beauty industry should be more inclusive and over four in ten UK adults agree that beauty brands ignore

New Law from 1st October bans children under 18 having botox and filler treatments

We wanted to bring to your attention a new law that came into force on 1 October 2021, many campaigning organisations including The Safety in Beauty Organisation are delighted to finally read that some protection has been put into place to protect the young and vulnerable. The Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021 was introduced in Parliament by Laura Trott, MP for Sevenoaks, and received Royal Assent on

Hyaluronic Acid Face Serums on the hair TikTok Trend – Does it really work?

TikTok users have been applying Hyaluronic Acid Face Serums on their hair to see if it will help reverse damage. Hyaluronic Acid is known to attract water to the skin’s surface, so TikTok users have been experimenting to see if it will do the same to the hair So…does it work? The answer is no! The strands of hair that are past the scalps surface are dead, so any damage to

Experts call for greater eye self-care during national eye awareness week 2021

• 38% of Brits have not been for an eye test in the last two years • Of those who avoid getting their eyes tested, 34% say this is because they cannot afford to get new glasses or contact lenses • Eye care is low down on the priorities since the pandemic began, with only 9% putting more effort into looking after their eyes – in contrast to putting an

Almost half UK employees would hide a health issue from employer

Almost half of UK employees would not talk to their employer if they were experiencing a health issue, having a detrimental impact on business performance and culture, according to new research from healthcare provider, Benenden Health. As many as 41% of individuals reported that they wouldn’t feel confident discussing any health issue with their employer, with many worrying about what it would mean for their career and relationships within the

Why your legs need a caffeine boost

Bodycare that means business is one of this year’s major trends, with lauded and long-proven skincare actives making the leap from face creams to body butters and serums in a big way. It’s hardly surprising. We know what ingredients such as vitamin c, retinol and hyaluronic acid can do for our face, reliably returning its glow, bounce and smoothness. So why shouldn’t we treat our limbs with the same care

Safe Travels During The Pandemic

Keep safe on you holiday trips during the ongoing pandemic As international travel opens up, we still need to ensure our holiday travel is as safe as possible in relation to Covid-19. The key is to take sensible measures to minimise your risk. Here are some practical tips to help. Review your proposed travel destination You are more likely to become infected in certain parts of the world than others.

Artistry Skin Nutrition

The Artistry™ brand has introduced Artistry Skin Nutrition™ a skincare collection that works like supplements for the skin. The new clean, traceable, and vegan skincare line is powered by cutting-edge skin science and plant-based phytonutrients with clean ingredients and processes for healthy beauty – with no compromises. Every product includes ingredients from Nutrilite™, a world leader in vitamins and plant-based dietary supplements, that are traceable from seed to skin to ensure

Sweden clamps down on cosmetic surgery cowboys

Prior to 2021, the aesthetics industry in Sweden was heavily lacking in regulation of patient safety and adequate training of practitioners. Doctors were able to operate and perform procedures without needing any specialist training of how to adequately perform the treatment ensuring patient safety. Alongside this, practitioners without any medical training were also able to perform injectable treatments into anyone who desired to have these treatments done. An extremely worrying thought

The health benefits of CBD oil that are backed by scientific evidence

Cannabidiol also known as CBD is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments.It is one of over 100 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, and causes the sensation of getting “high” that’s often associated with marijuana. However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. This quality makes CBD an appealing option

How are essential oils produced and how sustainable are they?

How are essential oils produced and how sustainable are they? By Kim Brookes, Safety in Beauty had the lucky privilege of talking to expert Kim Brooks, founder of Perfino, an innovative natural scent jewellery brand. Perfino combines expertly blended, 100% natural, pure essential oils with exquisite jewellery so you can wear scent all day long without any chemicals touching your skin.Kim talks us through sustainable essential oils. Did you know

4 plastic-free beauty products to increase your sustainable purchases

It’s Plastic Free July! To celebrate, Safety in Beauty are recommending you 4 plastic-free beauty products to increase your sustainable purchases. With many of us increasingly trying to reduce our plastic consumption through paper straws, reusable water bottles and fabric tote bags, it only seems right to extend that effort towards the beauty industry too. Lush Products As many of our readers are most likely aware, Lush has been purchasing

‘How do I know if a beauty product hasn’t been tested on animals?’

Safety in Beauty is a website and organization focused on empowering consumers to make safer choices in personal care and cosmetic and aesthetic treatments, is inundated with questions for the public every week, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive ‘How do I know if a beauty product hasn’t been tested on animals?’ In my research a brand that is authentically and truly cruelty-free doesn’t test their products on

Elevated Body Care – Messiah and Eve

When did we decide good skin days belonged just to the face? MESSIAH and EVE, a new, modern, luxe body care collection, is all about indulgent, effective skincare – from the neck down. MESSIAH and EVE blends premium skincare ingredients normally reserved for the face, such as niacinamide and AHAs to gently exfoliate or squalane and prebiotics to nourish, protect and repair – and lavishes them on the body. This

Challenger brand, HOOHAA, Launches Fragrance Subscription Service

July 2021 – London, HOOHAA, is a new shopping experience helping consumers who require a more current and inclusive approach to fragrance seek out and enjoy niche fragrances; that may ordinarily be left undiscovered. The mainstream fragrance market is noisy and crowded, while a vast amount of independent fragrance producers find it near impossible to cut through with consumers at all. With beauty halls feeling like a distant memory and

MPs call on Government to address complete absence of regulation over botox and fillers

MPs call on Government to address complete absence of regulation over botox and fillers and say maintaining the status quo is not an option Today, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing (the APPG), Chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP, publishes its final report into botox, fillers and similar aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic treatments, which is available on its website here. The MPs launched a

“Carrying out a thorough psychological assessment before any surgery is crucial” says top plastic surgeon

LONDON, July 8, 2021. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS); the UK’s only organisation solely dedicated to advancing safety, education, innovation and excellence in cosmetic surgery; have launched a psychology course aimed at developing the psychological skills of surgeons. “Psychological Skills for Surgeons”, is a 4-part programme geared toward improving surgeons’ understanding of patient psychology. The day-long programme has been developed by clinical health psychologists Dr Joy MacInnes and

Could you have ‘ticking time bomb’ acne? ask Dr MediSpa

Could you have ‘ticking time bomb’ acne? Blemishes and spots can trouble up to 95% of young people to some degree*, but when the problem becomes more than an occasional hormonal break-out and begins to affect self-esteem then help is available. What is Retentional acne? Dr. Munir Somji, aka ask Dra, has coined the term ‘ticking time bomb acne’ for the more severe form of the skin condition known as

Dr. Preema Vig on How to Avoid ‘Gym Face’

Face facts, if you chose to exercise your way to an amazing body during lockdown, you may need some expert help. When we reach a certain age, we know that we have to work harder at exercising to get the figure we want. But by our mid 30s there comes a tipping point when excessive working out may be melt fat away from your thighs, but it will also disappear from

study suggests more than half of makeup products sold in US contain toxic chemicals,

Some of the highest PFAS levels were found in waterproof mascara (82%) and long-lasting lipstick (62%), according to the study. Dr. Whitney Bowe, a leading NYC dermatologist, discusses a new study that shows that more than half the cosmetics sold in the U.S. contain toxic chemicals. International Safety in Beauty News: According to a new study, more than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash

Study reveals that ‘73% of people assume only elderly women suffer with urinary incontinence.’

22 June 2021 A YouGov study facilitated by the period brand Natracare revealed that ‘73% of people assume only elderly women suffer with urinary incontinence.’ This assumption of the condition is widespread, when in fact ‘one in three women experience incontinence at some point in their life’ – at any age. Furthermore, both men and women can be affected by incontinence or bladder weakness. It may occur throughout and/or after

botulinum toxin or cosmetic fillers for children is now illegal under children’s bill

The Children’s Bill was introduced into the House of Commons in February 2020, the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill goal was to stop the use of cosmetic treatments amongst under 18 children, making it an illegal offence. This bill was created to safeguard children from the potential health risks of botulinum toxins and injectable dermal fillers, except for assessed medical needs such as hyperihidrosis. After progressing through the House of

No Filter Needed! says Dr Munir aka Dr MediSpa

With Mental Health Awareness Week coming to an end, we take a look at how filters are getting a bad wrap, as people continue to call out influencers for misleading young people with their apparent perfection on Instagram, Dr Somij Munir aka Dr MediSpa says, “It’s important to be comfortable with imperfection as perfection does not exist.” Some app’s have popular filters features that slim down the jawline and nose,

7 Tips for Buying Quality Makeup Products

There is nothing worse than spending a lot of money on a makeup product only to feel somewhat dissatisfied with it a few days later. Luckily, you can avoid experiencing this letdown again in the future by brushing up on your knowledge regarding how to select the best quality makeup products right from the get-go. Choose suppliers wisely Do your research before shopping for quality hair and makeup products, especially

Meet the godmother that grants wish of women seeking truth about menopause

21 April 2021; After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Emma Guy’s treatment – which included surgery – meant she went through menopause earlier than most. At 46, it happened almost overnight. She is using that experience to help women like her. And there are a lot of them; on any day, week or month in the UK, around 13 million women are starting or finishing the menopause. “The more I looked

UK named as most ‘body positive’ country

22 April 2021: In a recent article published on Aesthetic Medicine The UK has been heralded as the most “body positive” country in the world, with the highest media coverage on body confidence and inclusivity, according to a new study by sportswear brand Reebok. According to Aesthetic Medicine, The study, which analysed how body inclusive major countries in the world are to shed light on the state of representation in

The celebs who’ve got the ageing game spot on! according to Hada Labo Tokyo

What do Helen Mirren, Joanna Lumley, Davina McCall and Dame Judi Dench have in common? Research by Hada Labo Tokyo* – the skincare brand that’s been hailed as a game changer with its multi-layer hyaluronic acid formulas using hyaluronic acid and anti-aging ingredients such as retinol and collagen – revealed they are the celebrities who other women believe have nailed the ageing game. Nearly 57% of respondents polled said Helen

CELF Products Declares No Parabens No Gluten No Harmful Sulfates or Chemicals

Product Spotlight Our readers are always interested in no nasty beauty products so this week we are product spotlighting CELF. CELF products are innovative, high-energy, highly effective and unique. . All of CELF products are organic, vegan, natural and cruelty-free. CELF is a London, UK based haircare brand. The brand aims to inspire people to nurture their hair and haircare regime. Readers will also love the fact that CELF is British brand with

Key Beauty Trends Revealed By Mintel for 2021

four key consumer trends set to impact the global beauty and personal care industry during 2021, encompassing the behavioural drivers of wellbeing, value, technology, and surroundings. Beautiful Mind: Brands have an opportunity to build normality in uncertain times through routines using products that protect, bring value, and rebuild trusting relationships. Beauty Re(Valued): As spending comes under scrutiny, product functionality and purpose will drive usage. Value will be measured in quality,

The New BioBalance Range

Bio Balance Safety in Beauty is proud to introduce the Bio Balance Super Serums. These new super serums are specifically formulated to treat the most common skin problems whilst being natural products. All serums are free from preservatives, perfume, mineral oils, petrolatum, silicones and colorants whilst containing highly concentrated active ingredients. We’ve picked out our highly reccomended products for you. Products can be used individually to treat certain skin dilemmas

All You Need to Know About Henna Freckles: The New Gen-Z Beauty Trend

Over the past few months, TikTok has really influenced beauty trends, especially the up and coming trend of Henna freckles. This involves applying henna in the form of faux freckles to the face creating a semi-permanent freckle look which doesn’t wash off after an evening skin care routine. Although this is a new trend, some people have their doubts about this new movement that is taking over the Gen-Z beauty