Covid-19 pandemic prompts rise in use of skincare products
More U.S women are using skincare products compared to 12 months ago, according to research from The NPD Group. Close to 40% of skincare users reported using products more often now than in 2019. The use of standard products, such as cleansers and moisturisers, as well as treatments including exfoliators,…
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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2020: THE RESULTS
Ivana Prokic has scooped first place in Scratch’s annual photographic competition – for the second time. After 73 entries were received for The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2020, the top three and winner of the Voter’s Choice accolade were revealed via a livestream on social media. The top three sees: 1st –…
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Beauty Banks launches The Kids Are Not Alright campaign to tackle hygiene shaming
The founders of Beauty Banks, Jo Jones and Sali Hughes, have launched a campaign and fundraising appeal to tackle ‘hygiene shaming’ amongst children in schools. The Kids Are Not Alright campaign aims to raise awareness of the issue of hygiene shaming in the UK and encourages donations via its GoFundMe…
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Garnier pledges to plant 400,000 trees by the end of October
Garnier has teamed up with UK-based Almond, a climate solutions platform that helps businesses to naturally reduce carbon, as part of their commitment to ‘green beauty’. This partnership will see Garnier plant 400,000 trees by the end of October. The global beauty brand has pledged to plant one tree for…
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Support #dutytohelpbeauty by Completing Survey
As a professional working with the beauty industry Ria-Jaine Lincoln (lash & nail tech & beauty industry accountant) knows how exciting it was getting back to business when close contact services resumed, but we can’t forget that there are many businesses that are either not open or are now starting…
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Scratch pays its respects to Joseph Pham
It is with sadness that the industry says goodbye to one of its personalities and pioneers. Highly skilled in technique, Joseph was a master at sharing information, bringing techs together and educating internationally with a light-hearted and fun nature that was insatiable. We are sorry to say goodbye to you…
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Over 30% of women turn to beauty pros to fix DIY treatments post-lockdown
A recent poll commissioned by UK shopping centre, centre:mk, has revealed that despite almost 50% of women saying they’d tried DIY beauty hacks at home during lockdown, 33% of also noted they’d had to visit a professional to get a beauty mishap fixed. These beauty disasters included wonky haircuts and…
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Cosmetics industry predicted to move towards up-cycled ingredients
Food byproducts are being increasingly up-cycled as raw materials by the cosmetics industry, according to Ecovia Intelligence. Food byproducts are already established as a source of natural ingredients and some, such as palm kernel oil, are widely used in cosmetic and personal care products. There is greater demand for such…
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Pinterest reveals top trending global summer beauty searches
Pinterest has revealed ‘natural beauty’ and personalisation have been topping users’ beauty wish lists this summer. As part of its latest global beauty report, the site revealed that, in June, beauty based on skin tone was a top theme for searches. Searched-for terms included ‘grey hair on dark skinned women’, ‘blonde…
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Health & beauty sector ‘least prepared’ for second wave of Coronavirus
The health and beauty sector is the least prepared for a second wave of Covid-19, according to a new survey by Brightpearl. The research (a survey of 500 retailers) found that 75% of health and beauty businesses said they have made no preparations at all for a second wave of…
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