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29 November 2018

Warning - fake cosmetics discovered!

A Local Government Authority (LGA) report has revealed that hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of counterfeit cosmetics have been uncovered by trading standards officers across the country.

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Warning - fake cosmetics discovered!

28 November 2018

Find out how important preservatives are - take the Preservative Quiz!

Preservatives are ingredients designed to protect products, and so the consumer, against contamination by microorganisms during storage and continued use.

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Find out how important preservatives are - take the Preservative Quiz!

29 August 2018

Allergies and Understanding Cosmetic Ingredients

'Allergy' is a term that is often misused to describe all kinds of adverse reactions. There are two main types of adverse reactions that may be experienced: irritant reactions and allergic reactions.

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Allergies and Understanding Cosmetic Ingredients

24 May 2018

CTPA challenges the Which? report and explains why we can be confident in water resistant sunscreens

This week Which? Magazine has published its annual report about sunscreens. Disappointingly Which? has chosen to raise a number of questions about water-resistant sunscreen safety which could alarm consumers - and even discourage them from using sunscreens as part of a sunsafe regime.

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CTPA challenges the Which? report and explains why we can be confident in water resistant sunscreens

20 April 2018

Keep safe in the spring sun

As we finally seem to have seen the back of winter and we get ready to welcome the spring sun, it's important to remind ourselves of some tops tips for a sunsafe regime.

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Keep safe in the spring sun

05 March 2018

Consumer Guide on Undesirable Effects to Cosmetics Products

All cosmetic products on the UK and European market must comply with strict European cosmetic laws, which ensure human safety and protect consumers from misleading claims regarding cosmetic products.

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Consumer Guide on Undesirable Effects to Cosmetics Products