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.

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

'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.

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.

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.

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.