Tag: Beauty
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Skin cancer spot check An article published in the Daily Mail about a 59-year old lady who had a recurring spot on her nose highlights how the signs of skin cancer can potentially go unrecognised for some time. Luckily for Joy Yaffe, the lady featured in the article, a cosmetic beauty doctor in France advised…
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Jane Iredale supports Against Breast Cancer with Bright Future eye shadow compact THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP® is once again supporting of the work of key breast cancer charities. The brand’s UK and Ireland distributor iiaa celebrates its partnership with Against Breast Cancer for the third year running with the launch of Bright Future, a beautiful…
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Shock reports highlight human trafficking in nail industry
The FHT is extremely saddened by recent media reports that highlight the number of manicurists working in UK nail bars who are at the mercy of human traffickers. It is estimated that there are around 100,000 Vietnamese manicurists working in the UK, though only 29,000 Vietnamese-born migrants are officially registered in census data. Peter Bone…
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Need for green overhaul? Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) research finds most developments are occurring in ecodesign, with many brands reducing packaging materials by…
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Bio Sculpture Gel announces the launch of its AW13 Smoke & Mirrors collection. The collection consists of six rich and opulent colours, inspired by the AW13 catwalks. 166 Blazing Lacquer: bright and blazing, this twist on the classic Pillarbox Red nail colour includes subtle orange qualities that will flatter every skin tone. 167 Seductive Lights:…
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British women criticise quality of celebrity branded beauty products In light of the latest news surrounding the release of the new One Direction makeup range with MUA Cosmetics, a money saving website in the UK has conducted a survey to see whether or not British females would be more interested in purchasing celebrity beauty ranges…
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Skincare Expert, Liz Earle, says ‘get out more’ as she backs charity’s sunlight campaign British beauty entrepreneur and skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE is backing the National Osteoporosis Society’s Sunlight Campaign and urging people to spend more time outside to boost their vitamin D levels with some safe summer sun. The Sunlight Campaign reminds people…
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Is Factor 50 worth it? The Daily Mail looks at claims made on sun protection products and offers advice on how to stay safe in the sun. Two ingredients in creams protect the skin. Some are ‘absorbers’ that mop up harmful UVB rays. Others are a physical shield and reflect them. These often contain zinc…
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Over half of British men allow their partner to help with personal grooming Curious to discover the personal grooming habits of the nation’s men, a leading money saving website in the UK has conducted a survey to see whether or not men like to look after their looks by themselves or enlist the help of…
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Crawling back the years with snail slime A new beauty treatment is gaining popularity in Japan, where live snails are used to remove dead skin and clear pores. “Slime from snails helps remove old cells, heal the skin after sunburn and moisturize it,” said Manami Takamura, a spokeswoman for the Tokyo-based beauty salon Ci:z.Labo, while…
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Extreme vintage beauty treatments, as reported in the Daily Mail We have found the terrifying beauty regimes that would frighten even the most dedicated 21st century glamazon. Full article Image: iStockphoto
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The role-call of A-listers who love the natural credentials of cosmetics is growing. ‘Fantastic Four’ actress, Jessica Alba, talks about her green lifestyle and features some of her favourite jane iredale make-up choices in the “Clean Beauty” section of her book, ‘The Honest Life – Living Naturally and True to You’. Image: jane iredale
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