Now is the perfect time to spotlight our dedicated Sun Protection hub!

Do you talk to young people about their skincare routines?

If you are heading off in search of sunshine or snowy mountain slopes this half-term, it is important to remember that sun safety remains essential during the winter months! 

With over two in five parents admitting their child knows more about skincare than they do, the guidance aims to help parents navigate this discussion with children aged 8-14

This week has seen some media coverage about a group of chemicals called “PFAS”

You may have seen media reports that the ingredient Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), an ingredient commonly used in artificial nail products to help the curing process, has been banned from use in cosmetic products made and placed on the European Union market

Staying safe in the sun is critical and sunscreens are an important part of this.

WARNING: Don’t be tempted to have a ‘black henna’ temporary tattoo this summer.

CTPA welcomes the recent report from Which? highlighting the concern that many cosmetic products it bought from third-party online sellers could be fake.

This month, Which? Magazine has published its annual report about sunscreens.

Spring-clean your favourite products to ensure they’re fresh, organised and remain safe to enjoy.

Important information about how to enjoy the sun safely as we enter the warmer season.

How to stay allergy savvy this Allergy Awareness Week

Celebrate World Oral Health Day with the facts about oral care!

11 February is "Safer Internet Day". In line with this year’s theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online’, and ahead of Valentine's Day, we’re asking whether you would know how to spot a counterfeit cosmetic or personal care product for sale online!

No causal link has been established between cosmetic talc and cancer.

Ahead of “Recycle Week” (14-21 October 2024), discover our updated page on how to recycle cosmetics packaging, with key information on “take-back schemes”.

CTPA comments on a new US study on children’s exposure to phthalates

As consumers are looking for more detailed information on daily products, be it food, appliances, toys, cosmetics or toiletries, all sorts of ranking and scoring systems seem to appear to help access this information. These can include apps developed by third parties, designed to provide information which consumers are invited to use to understand the composition of certain products. Various apps and systems are available for cosmetics and personal care products but how do you know if the content being provided is accurate? Here is some information which can help you decide where to look for reliable information on cosmetic ingredients.

This month Which? Magazine has published its annual report about sunscreens. While the article provides helpful information, we understand that labelling some sunscreens as “don’t buy” may cause concern. Staying safe in the sun is important, and effective use of sunscreens is a key part of a sun-safe regime. CTPA would like to reassure you that you can buy any sunscreen from a reputable retail outlet in the UK with confidence. It will provide the protection claimed on the pack.

Important information about how to enjoy the sun safely as we enter the warmer season.

With Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation

CTPA Welcomes Policies from Political Parties on Improving Teeth and Gum Health in the UK

Anti-ageing products are not for children!

11 January 2024

Christmas is nearly here and perfume and cosmetics, with their special “feel good factor”, are on many gift lists. Unfortunately, like many popular products, they can be subject to counterfeiting and, in that case, unsafe to use. So when purchasing in stores or online, how can you be sure that products are not fake? Here’s some advice.

Discover the COSMILE Europe app from Cosmetics Europe.

We can be confident that, when using cosmetics and personal care products, they will be safe to use.

CTPA shines light on the facts about sun protection, confirming that all sunscreen products must provide the protection claimed on the pack. This month Which? Magazine has published its annual report about sunscreens. At CTPA, we understand that labelling some sunscreens as “don’t buy” may cause concern and we would like to reassure you that you can buy any sunscreen from a reputable retail outlet in the UK with confidence. It will provide the protection claimed on the pack.

We support the clarity and reassurance that this new ban will provide to the public.

We would like to reassure you that the strict ban on animal testing for cosmetics and personal care products will remain in place.

Read more about how to use Liquid and Powder (L&P) and UV-gel nail products safely.

Cosmetic Ingredient Information from COSMILE.

Cosmetics Europe has launched COSMILE Europe, a European ingredients database for consumers

CTPA has been working with the industry and key stakeholders on Take-back Schemes, and has published a Position Paper!