Finding the best deals on our presents may be one of the main targets when out shopping this year, which is why scams and counterfeits are often so successful.

CTPA reassures consumers that hair dyes and relaxers are safe to use following a study published in the US.

We are delighted to unveil a new-look for thefactsabout website which has had a complete make-over, taking all the information from our previous website while improving access to the knowledge and science that CTPA is well-known for.

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

CTPA welcomes Which?'s messages promoting the important role that sunscreens play as part of sun protection, however we have concerns that the negative claims could cause consumers to avoid sunscreens.

CTPA can state that the study discussed in this article does not, and cannot, make a link between the use of UV filters in sun cream and damage to coral in our seas.

CTPA would like to reassure you that despite what you may have read in the media suggesting that ingredients in sunscreens could be absorbed into the bloodstream and cause cancer, that sunscreens and their ingredients are safe to use.

We can assure you that European cosmetic safety laws require that cosmetic and personal care products must not cause harm to human health.

Now in its fifth successful year, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Scrub up on Sciencecompetition is once again open!

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a dossier proposing a Restriction on microplastics in consumer products, including cosmetics.

You may have read an article in The Guardian that claims cosmetic products could contain unsafe ingredients after the UK leaves the European Union. This is absolutely not the case.