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  • Could fake tan be bad for you?  Many of you will have read stories in the national press recently that have pulled into question the safety of spray tans.  In a recent news item, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), which looks at a recent review of DHA, the most commonly-used self-tanning ingredient –…

  • Weight training ‘reduces diabetes risk’, reports BBC News Weight training helps to prevent type 2 diabetes in men, research suggests. Researchers found regular weights reduced the risk by up to a third, in the study of more than 32,000 men published in the Archives of Internal Medicine journal. It is already well known that regular…

  • The British aroma of London 2012 victory bouquets… Each bouquet features four different types of British rose – Aqua, Ilios, Marie Clare and Wimbledon – and all roses have been grown in the UK especially for the event. Bouquets also include lavender, rosemary and mint. Wheat has also been included, symbolising energy. More info and…

  • We spy an interesting new tool for therapists, Salon Booking App, where clients can book via iPhone, Android and Blackberry. Features: Your contact details in your clients’ pocket Send special offers and promotions Receive booking requests Social media integration Mobile marketing Free promotional kit, including table top display, window stickers and posters. More info

  • Q&A: How long can I keep essential oils and carrier oils for? Useful Q&A for aromatherapists, from Base Formula. Follow the link above to read the full article. Image: iStockphoto

  • The Government is considering making cigarette packs less attractive to children by stripping packs of their glitzy style and branding. Watch the video to see why this is an opportunity we can’t afford to miss and sign Cancer Research UK’s petition. Cancer Research UK’s petition (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

  • In April 2011, we featured an article in International Therapist on the benefits of taping and strapping for athletes, sports people and clients in general – both physiologically and psychologically. The general public is now starting to notice brightly coloured Kinesio tape, often displayed by athletes on television.   Read more in The Guardian’s ‘Kinesio…

  • Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, has announced plans to launch the ultimate beauty experience in the Liverpool ONE shopping centre.  The ‘Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols’ is set to be a one-stop destination for all things beauty, ”a global beacon of beauty.” The new, luxury, beauty-dedicated department store will take over three floors, offering designer beauty, skincare…

  • While it can be tough for vegetarians, in general, to ensure an adequate intake of protein, iron and vitamin B12, some Olympic athletes are going against the grain with strict vegetarian diets. Lizzie Armistead, a silver medal winner at London 2012, shows us that it can be done. Full article  Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos

  • 17-year-old has developed an iPhone app to diagnose breast cancer, as reported in the Daily Mail: A 17-year-old girl has won the Google Science Fair grand prize after creating an iPhone app that helps doctors diagnose breast cancer. Brittany Wenger, from Florida, combined the fields of biology and computer science to a develop a computer…

  • Chanel beauty pop-up shop On 24th July, Chanel launched their two-storey beauty pop-up shop in the Market Building at Covent Garden Piazza. This is its first British store, dedicated to beauty products – fragrances, make-up and nail polish.  The pop-up shop will be open until 27th December, for shoppers to browse the extensive range, pamper…

  • Dietician uses food to make us fitter

    Coventry University are this week launching a revolutionary new cookbook and app that can help you use food to get fitter. The Cooking for sport and exercise recipe resource shows you how easy it can be to eat healthy and improve your exercise or training regimes. This exciting and easy-to-use cookbook makes the science of…