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West Ham appoints first team skin consultant in the history of football

By Helena Biggs | 5 August 2019

A dedicated skin consultant has been assigned to the West Ham United women’s football team to offer insight and expertise into caring for their skin when exposed to the elements and long workouts. Dr Raul Cetto, founder of Clinic 1.6, uses the ZO Skin Health range; products formulated and developed…

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‘Love Island effect’ boosts UK men’s grooming market

By Sophie Nutt | 22 July 2019

The UK male grooming and fragrance markets have seen an increase in value, which is believed to be linked to the popularity of Love Island. The total value of the men’s prestige grooming market in the UK has seen an increase of £2.2 million in the 12 months to the end…

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Enhance pedicure services with LOVA|SKIN instant foot peel

By Helena Biggs | 15 July 2019

Swiss skincare brand, LOVA|SKIN has launched a foot spray to soften rough soles in under two minutes; an ideal addition to a pedicure service. Since its launch in February 2019, LOVA|SKIN’s Instant Foot Peeling Spray has been snapped up by over 300 beauty salons in Switzerland. Dermatologically tested, it is…

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Revive retail offerings with Lash Perfect Brightening Anti-Age Eye Serum

By Sophie Nutt | 3 July 2019

Enhance your retail offerings with the Lash Perfect Brightening Anti-Age Eye Serum from the brand’s iRevive range. The serum is a lightweight serum that is ideal an addition to clients’ self care routine and can be applied in the morning, under make-up. Designed to help reduce the appearance of sun…

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Sienna X expands product range to include skincare

By Helena Biggs | 3 July 2019

Sienna X, the brand that has found its fame in tan, brow and wax products, has expanded its range to include skincare. Offering ‘one range for all skin types’, the capsule collection allows you to create a bespoke skincare regime for your client’s personal skin or lifestyle needs. Sienna X…

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Indulge with Heaven by Deborah Mitchell Afternoon Tea Hand Wash & Cream

By Sophie Nutt | 28 June 2019

Heaven by Deborah Mitchell has launched the limited edition Afternoon Tea Hand Wash & Cream duo. The super sweet hand wash and cream contain a blend of essential oils and tea to create a luxury scent, suited to all skin types. The duo is ideal as a luxury bathroom addition…

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Titanic Spa trains staff to spot early signs of skin cancer

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2019

Titanic Spa in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has announced a new partnership with skin cancer charity, Skcin, which will act as the spa’s exclusive charity partner for 2019. The spa is supporting Skcin’s mission to raise awareness of skin cancer by promoting the importance of prevention and early detection. As part…

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Treatment Focus: An African pedicure in the heart of Herts

By Alex Fox | 20 May 2019

I was invited to observe an African Pedicure delivered by a beauty therapist in a village called Bassingbourn in Hertfordshire. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Emma Grant moved to the UK in 2014 after getting married. A trained therapist with 15 years’ experience, Emma is also qualified in hairdressing,…

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Customise Nimue treatments with SuperFluids range

By Sophie Nutt | 26 March 2019

Derma-cosmeceutical brand, Nimue Skin Technology, has launched its SuperFluid range. The range sees five super concentrates to be used to customise existing Nimue professional treatments. Each of the SuperFluids are a super concentrate of a specific active ingredient and can be used to treat a client’s specific skin concerns. Each…

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Why you should add skincare treatments to your salon menu

By Kat Hill | 26 March 2019

BeautyLab skincare expert, Samantha Kendrew, reveals top tips for introducing skincare to your in-salon offering… Created to meet skincare demands, the BeautyLab range consists of sophisticated salon treatments and a complementary retail line. “The BeautyLab Body treatments are ideal for a relaxing moment and to help prepare the skin for…

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Inspiring confidence at Young LDN

By Sophie Nutt | 22 March 2019

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the new beauty hotspot, Young LDN, located in the idyllic Notting Hill area of London. Describing itself as a ‘luxury skincare and beauty destination that champions youth’ and ‘inspiring the confidence to disrupt the world’, the space did not disappoint. The unique studio…

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Cuccio adds hydrating whipped hemp to Naturalé skincare range

By Helena Biggs | 28 February 2019

Cuccio has enhanced its burgeoning Naturalé skincare line with the addition of Whipped Hemp Body Butter. Available as a single unit or as part of a display, the body butter is an ideal retail item – as well as luxury addition to hand, foot and body treatments. The butter serves…

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Helena tests out Superfood products at an Elemis event

By Helena Biggs | 8 February 2019

Elemis invited press, bloggers and influencers to a fun-filled drop-in event to commemorate the addition of four new products to its Superfood range. The skincare range ‘combines the pure power of concentrated Superfoods with the science and expertise behind every Elemis formula’ and original lineup features Facial wash, Facial Oil,…

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Rejuvenate retail offerings with BeautyPro Hand & Foot Renewal Set

By Sophie Nutt | 5 February 2019

Rejuvenate your retail offerings in the lead up to the festive rush with this luxurious box set from BeautyPro. It contains a Hand Therapy Mask, Foot Therapy Mask and Foot & Callus Peel Mask to moisturise and renew from fingertip to toe, perfect for a little winter indulgence. Shop the…

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Margaret Dabbs on how to care for hands and feet in the winter

By Sophie Nutt | 10 January 2019

Founder of Margaret Dabbs London, celebrated podiatrist and foot expert, Margaret Dabbs, talks about how the cold weather can affect your feet as well as advising on how best to treat them. How can the change in season and weather affect hands and feet? Hands and feet are affected adversely…

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