Air pollution – the modern-day curse for our skin.

By arthuredwardAugust 28, 2018December 9, 2020Brands, Industry News, ProductWith 0 comments

Prof. Jean Krutmann (director at Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Germany), highlights a shift in what’s important regarding skin protection within the last 20-30 years. UV damage from the sun use to take the spotlight; these days, however, the potential dangers of air pollution on the skin is gradually creeping onto everybody’s radar. The scientific community is realising the harmful affects it has on our skin.
Krutmann quotes “air pollution has the potential to keep us busy for the next few decades.” & it would do; with the increase in urbanization and industrialization.

Environmental tech firm Plume Labs found that Central London has already breached EU nitrogen dioxide limits on 127 days since New Year’s Day 2018, which means that 80% of the time, illegal levels of toxic air are cloaking Oxford Street.

What does this mean for our skin?

CEW – Beauty in the age of assistance and influence.

By arthuredwardAugust 1, 2018December 9, 2020Events, Industry NewsWith 0 comments

CEW never fail when deciding the topic of their conferences and this one was no exception. Beside being held in the fabulous Google offices, CEW and Google shared with us the priceless information we are all wanting these days…how beauty brands can build and thrive in a society where the consumer has unlimited information at the touch of a screen.

Building a Beauty Brand with Bazaar!

By arthuredwardJuly 15, 2018December 9, 2020Brands, Events, Industry News, Magazines, ProductWith 0 comments

Katy Young, Harper’s Bazaar’s beauty director, hosted a panel with three of the industry’s innovative ladies, who explore the highs and lows of founding and growing their own successful cosmetic businesses’ both nationally and internationally. The panel includes the fabulous Jo Malone where she shares with us her personal and professional journey from ‘Jo Malone’ to ‘Jo Loves’ and the story behind the beautiful scents which the world has fallen for.

Best New Male Beauty Products

By arthuredwardOctober 18, 2017December 9, 2020Industry News, ProductWith 0 comments

Male beauty and ‘metrosexuality’ is a trend that is certainly on the rise, more men now than ever before are embracing the shift in beauty culture and are actively doing more to look after their appearance.

This has led to a rapid broadening of the male beauty portfolio, here are some of the best products in the market today: (As suggested by Pure Beauty)

A date with Katalin Berenyi (CAO of L’Occitane & Erborian) on Korean Skin Therapy

By arthuredwardSeptember 6, 2017December 9, 2020Brands, Events, Industry NewsWith 0 comments

A few weeks ago, thanks to the CEW, I joined a room of professionals, all experts in the cosmetics industry from some of the most well-known brands, to listen to…

Personal Care Ingredients – Trends driving the market

By arthuredwardDecember 29, 2015December 9, 2020Industry NewsWith 0 comments

Based on the article by Nikola Matic published on COSSMA Magazine Volume 16 – 10/2015

Alongside with the growth in the personal care market, the personal care ingredients market is blooming and gaining notoriety amongst speciality chemicals suppliers. What are the most important categories in the market and which are the most promising for the future?

FMCG – Food & Drink to Non Food

By arthuredwardDecember 27, 2015December 9, 2020Industry NewsWith 0 comments

If you have spent your FMCG career working in food and drink and never really ventured into the non food isles maybe now is the time to consider a change.

What Are Claims?

By arthuredwardOctober 23, 2015December 9, 2020Industry NewsWith 0 comments

This lecture by Teresa Callaghan intended to give the attendees an idea of what is needed to meet the requirements in terms of claims legislation.

A claim is a statement that projects the positive aspects that can be achieved through the use of a product. EU legislation clearly states that claims cannot be a lie. They must be understandable to average consumers, be honest and protect the people using the products.

10 Habits of Successful people

By arthuredwardOctober 11, 2015December 9, 2020Industry NewsWith 0 comments

Everyone measures success in different ways, the executive with the flashy house, car and holidays might ooze success but inside he might be deeply unhappy. The smiling wife and mother who offers support and is always there to pick up the children might be yearning for the cut and thrust of the boardroom.

The Handshake. Not As Easy As It Sounds.

By arthuredwardDecember 2, 2014December 9, 2020Industry NewsWith 0 comments

The handshake. Doesn’t sound too scary… or does it?! I don’t mean to scare you, but getting the handshake right really is very important.

Whether you are at a networking event, going on a job interview, interviewing a candidate, or just greeting someone in general life, there are a few handshakes which should be firmly avoided.

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