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12 December 2025

NEW! Young people and skincare: “SkinCare Simplified – a Parent’s Guide” is LIVE

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

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NEW! Young people and skincare: “SkinCare Simplified – a Parent’s Guide” is LIVE

01 December 2025

PFAS and cosmetics – the facts

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

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PFAS and cosmetics – the facts

03 September 2025

Ban of TPO (gel nail ingredient) in the European Union

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

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Ban of TPO (gel nail ingredient) in the European Union

21 August 2025

The Importance of Sun-Safe Behaviour

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

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The Importance of Sun-Safe Behaviour

07 August 2025

‘Black henna’ temporary tattoos

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

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‘Black henna’ temporary tattoos

24 July 2025

REMINDER: How to spot a counterfeit cosmetic online

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

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REMINDER: How to spot a counterfeit cosmetic online

20 June 2025

You can trust your sunscreen's SPF and UVA protection - CTPA explains why

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

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You can trust your sunscreen's SPF and UVA protection - CTPA explains why

20 May 2025

Five Ways to Spring-clean Your Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

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

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Five Ways to Spring-clean Your Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

30 April 2025

Sun Protection Information 2025

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

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Sun Protection Information 2025

23 April 2025

Stay Allergy Aware

How to stay allergy savvy this Allergy Awareness Week

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Stay Allergy Aware

20 March 2025

World Oral Health Day: facts about oral care

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

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World Oral Health Day: facts about oral care

11 February 2025

Too good to be true? How to spot a counterfeit cosmetic online

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!

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Too good to be true? How to spot a counterfeit cosmetic online