The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association
Sort out which are the myths or scares and put what you read into perspective
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Hot topics
What are the topics currently trending in the media? Should you be worried about a product or ingredient you've read about?
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Cosmetics and pregnancy
Sometimes people ask whether exposure to cosmetics during pregnancy may cause abnormalities in the development of babies. Such claims cause unnecessary alarm and distress to consumers because there is no basis for concern.
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Are cosmetics cruelty free? Yes!
Cosmetic products sold in the UK and Europe are not tested on animals. This is true whether or not the product makes an 'animal friendly' claim.
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Hot topics
What are the topics currently trending in the media? Should you be worried about a product or ingredient you've read about? Learn more about them here!
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Can men wear cosmetics?
Men use just as many cosmetic and personal care products as everyone else!
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Counterfeit products
Learn more about the counterfeiting of cosmetic products and how to recognise and avoid these potentially dangerous fake products.
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The history of making cosmetics
Cosmetic products have been created and worn for over 2000 years since the time of the ancient Egyptians!
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How cosmetics are made
When we think of cosmetic products, our first thoughts might be the excitement of looking our best and the fun of trying new products to suit our mood. Behind the scenes, the truth looks much less sexy, see the inner beauty of this fascinating and highly scientific industry revealed.
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Understanding our skin
Everyday we wash, buff and apply creams to our skin, but how much do we really know about the complex structure covering our bodies?
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Latest news
27 June 2022
NEWS
If you saw the feature on BBC Morning Live today (27 June 2022) about water-resistant sunscreens, you might be wondering how the 'water-resistant' claim on your sunscreen bottle has been tested and what this really means for the protection you will receive.
16 June 2022
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This month Which? Magazine features an article all about mineral sunscreens which could leave you wondering whether you get the same protection from these mineral-based products as other types of sunscreens. In short – yes you do! Before they can make it to the shop shelf, all types of sunscreens must provide strong, scientific proof that they provide the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) on their label.
07 April 2022
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You may have read media articles based on a new report by the NGO Plastic Soup Foundation, which claims that almost 9 in 10 products from major cosmetics brands contain microplastics.
10 March 2022
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With the launch of a new design, thefactsabout will be easier to navigate to the extensive advice on the safety and science of cosmetic products used daily by millions of people worldwide, including helpful tips on storing and using your products.
10 March 2022
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You might have seen some videos on social media and some media articles about an ingredient called lilial, or butylphenyl methylpropional, in cosmetic products.
22 February 2022
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It might not be the most extreme part of your holiday but you'll thank yourself later for bringing sunscreen!
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