The General Pharmaceutical Council has issued a formal warning to pharmacy professionals over the supply and use of unregulated aesthetic products, including the increasingly popular fat-dissolving injection ‘Lemon Bottle’. In a direct communication to pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy owners, Chief Pharmacy Officer Roz Gittins raised concerns that such products could pose a serious risk to patient safety—and that pharmacy professionals are not doing enough due diligence.

In a landmark move, the UK government has announced its intention to legally protect the title 'nurse', making it a criminal offence for unqualified individuals to use the designation and potentially mislead the public. This decision marks a significant step towards enhancing patient safety and upholding the integrity of the nursing profession.

If you've ever dreamed of stepping inside the scented halls of Penhaligon’s storied past, now’s your chance. In celebration of its 155th anniversary, the iconic British fragrance house is opening its private archives to the public for the very first time - but only for one day.

Sephora UK is proud to announce the continuation and expansion of its partnership with Face Equality International (FEI) in support of International Face Equality Week (IFEW), taking place from May 12–19, 2025. The campaign, "My Face is a Masterpiece" aims to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and promote inclusivity and respect for those with facial differences.

Germaine de Capuccini, the globally trusted spa skincare brand, has officially launched its first UK retail counter at Fenwick Brent Cross, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion into prestige retail.

On 8 May 2025, the soaring arches of St Mary’s Church in Marylebone became the backdrop for one of the UK’s most meaningful fashion moments. The Future Dreams Fashion Show, now a highly anticipated annual event, returned with a fresh wave of style, soul and solidarity and with RevitaLash Cosmetics once again taking the lead as headline sponsor.

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced a change in location for its 2025 event, moving from Abu Dhabi to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown in Dubai.

L’Oréal is in exclusive negotiations to acquire UK-based skincare brand Medik8 from private equity firm Inflexion, according to multiple reports. The proposed deal, if finalised, would mark another strategic expansion for L’Oréal into the fast-growing dermocosmetics category.

MAC Cosmetics has launched its latest campaign, "Born Famous," introducing the new Lipglass Air. The campaign features Amelia Gray Hamlin, Zaya Wade, and Francesca Scorsese, embracing their celebrity lineage while establishing their own identities.

The Scottish Government has unveiled the Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Bill, aiming to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for aesthetic treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. This initiative responds to growing concerns about unregulated practitioners and the associated risks to public health.

The innovative entrepreneur behind Myprotein,  Oliver Cookson, is set to shake up nutrition once again with VerveSmart, a groundbreaking AI-powered wellness tool. Developed for Verve, the premium supplement brand he founded, it represents a global first in the nutrition industry. The innovation creates fully personalised, three-tiered supplement regimens tailored to individual health profiles – something no other company has successfully developed.

Benefit, the UK's #1 Prestige Brow Brand, is delighted to announce the return of its Bold is Beautiful philanthropy program this May. Benefit UK & Ireland pledges to donate £5/€5 from every brow wax service to our longstanding charity partners: Refuge, Look Good Feel Better, and Daisyhouse.

Unilever has announced plans to shut down REN Clean Skincare, the British brand renowned for pioneering the "clean beauty" movement. The decision follows internal challenges and market conditions that have rendered the brand unsustainable in the long term.

Aston Martin Aramco Head of F1 Academy and Driver Ambassador Jessica Hawkins has today been announced as a brand ambassador for ELEMIS, the team’s Official Skincare Partner. 

Sculpted by Aimee, the award-winning Irish skincare and makeup brand, is thrilled to announce its official launch on ASOS, the leading online fashion and beauty retailer, on Tuesday April 29th, 2025. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Sculpted by Aimee, expanding its reach to a wider audience of beauty enthusiasts. 

In a landmark decision, the Nursery and Midwifery Council (NMC) announced that from 1 June 2025, remote prescribing of injectable cosmetic products will be banned.

Grown Alchemist, the bio-tech skincare, bodycare, and haircare brand, has partnered with Eden Hall - an award-winning day spa in Nottinghamshire - for an exclusive 5-month spa garden takeover. 

RevitaLash Cosmetics, globally recognised for its innovative lash, brow, and hair beautification products, is deepening its commitment to the fight against breast cancer with its new Road to £10 Million goal. In 2024, the company reached the milestone of £9 million in donations, investments, and in-kind contributions to breast cancer initiatives since 2008. The brand aims to reach the £10 million mark this year in the lead-up to celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.

Launching in June 2025, Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino will reveal Italy’s very first permanent Dior Spa, heralding a new era of indulgence and marking a significant milestone for the hotel, which has undergone a multi-phase renovation. Located on the second floor of Portofino’s original Grande Dame, with views over the Ligurian coastline, the indoor-outdoor space will offer a nature-inspired experience that complements the hotel’s existing Dior Jardin des Rêves, in the hotel’s beautiful gardens, embodying Splendido’s commitment to offering guests a holistic wellness retreat. 

​A tragic incident at the On Air gym in Paris has resulted in the death of a 29-year-old employee and left a 34-year-old client in critical condition following a nitrogen leak during a cryotherapy session. The leak occurred in the cryotherapy chamber, leading to oxygen displacement and causing both individuals to collapse. Emergency services were unable to revive the employee, while the client remains hospitalized in critical condition. ​