Ancient + Brave, the female-founded B Corp-certified wellness pioneer and one of the UK’s five fastest-growing companies, has announced the exciting and unexpected addition of England rugby star Joe Marler as its latest brand ambassador, in a hilarious video with long-standing brand champion Davina McCall.

Paige Williams has announced that P.Louise is supporting Cash for Kids for the third year running, following reports of significant donation shortages affecting thousands of disadvantaged children across Greater Manchester. 

This month marks a major milestone for Moddershall Oaks as the award-winning spa and wellness retreat celebrates 25 years in business. What began as a family-owned vision in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside has grown into a multi-million-pound wellness destination, recognised nationally for its nature-connected experiences, innovative wellbeing offering, and continued contribution to the region’s visitor economy.

The Beauty Health Company (NASDAQ: SKIN), home to flagship brand Hydrafacial, has released Volume Three of its Skintuition Report, an annual deep dive into the forces shaping modern skin health. This year’s report uncovers the most significant consumerdriven shifts of 2025, identifies the trends poised to define aesthetics in 2026, and offers new insight into how people are approaching longer-term skin health and regeneration.

Pinterest’s trend crystal ball is pointing firmly at blue for 2026 and Bleach London is wasting no time turning the prediction into reality. For one day only, on Friday 12 December, the cult colour house is transforming its Dalston flagship into a frozen fantasy, offering complimentary Cool Blue colour services in partnership with Pinterest as part of the “When Bleach Freezes Over” installation. From 10am to 8pm at Bleach Dalston on Kingsland Road, guests can walk in, warm up with the party atmosphere and walk out with an icy new hue, on a strictly first come, first served basis.

In a move set to electrify the beauty world, M·A·C Cosmetics today announced Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Chappell Roan as its newest Global Brand Ambassador. Chappell will star in M·A·C campaigns worldwide beginning in 2026, with exclusive surprises and bold creative moments to come during her long-term partnership with the brand.

Pantone has done something few colour forecasters dare to do. For 2026, the global colour authority has named Cloud Dancer, a soft off-white, as its new Colour of the Year, positioning a near-neutral shade at the centre of the design conversation. For an industry that trades in palettes, pigments and before-and-after transformation, the idea that “the colour of the year” is essentially white will feel either like a provocation or a gift. In beauty, it is probably both.

On 27th November, Lynton introduced RedTouch PRO to the UK aesthetic community with a landmark launch event at London’s Tower Bridge. Over 90 practitioners, clinic owners and industry leaders gathered for an exclusive look at the first laser to directly target collagen, marking a significant moment for the rapidly expanding collagen banking and regenerative skin health sector.

W-Wellness, the UK’s leading expert-led wellness retail platform, has today announced exceptional business growth and the successful completion of its latest funding round, which includes strategic investment from dmg ventures, the venture capital arm of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT).

Longevita has moved from commentary to campaigning with the launch of a parliamentary petition that seeks formal regulation of outbound medical tourism from the UK. The company is urging the Government to introduce a legal framework that would bring overseas cosmetic and medical providers advertising to UK patients under clearer scrutiny, with requirements around accreditation, insurance and structured aftercare.

Rituals has chosen one of the busiest stretches of Oxford Street for its calmest concept yet. The brand’s first UK Mind Oasis has opened at 297 Oxford Street, housed within Rituals’ largest UK store and centred on a 463 square foot “mind spa” that treats mental rest as the new luxury. The flagship blends science based relaxation with immersive design, inviting Londoners to step off the pavement and into a space built for slowing down.

Harpar Grace International is delighted to announce the upcoming Skin Squad Days this November and December. These bespoke activations, events, and educational experiences are designed exclusively for UK and Irish clinics and studios. Unlike open-invite events, Skin Squad Days are tailored engagements crafted to empower aesthetic professionals, spas, and clinics with the tools to elevate business performance and deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Meraki Wellness is preparing to open its doors on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach as one of the Caribbean’s most ambitious standalone wellness destinations, a 16,000 square foot retreat built entirely around integrative spa, hydrotherapy and grooming rituals rather than hotel rooms or resort amenities. Positioned as a day destination for both locals and travellers, it signals how far the region’s wellness offering has moved beyond traditional resort spas toward fully fledged health and beauty hubs.

Townhouse is dialling up the seasonal glamour this year with a new Festive Nail Art Collection that leans into quiet luxury rather than novelty sparkle. The trio of designs pairs luminous finishes with considered detailing and is designed to sit seamlessly alongside the brand’s freshly launched Flawless Collection of gels and polishes, now available in all Townhouse locations and online.

Spa operator Champneys has acquired the Grade I listed Buxton Crescent hotel and spa in Derbyshire, after securing £32 million of investment from global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital. The deal brings one of England’s most historically significant spa buildings into the portfolio of one of its best known wellness brands, and raises questions about how private capital will shape the next phase of UK destination spa development.

Uni, the ocean-powered luxury bodycare brand founded by Alexandra Keating announces internationally renowned model, activist and actor Adwoa Aboah as the star of their latest brand campaign. As an investor in Uni, Aboah’s involvement reflects a shared vision for the future of sustainable bodycare.

Leading global cloud software provider Zenoti has announced the launch of AI Receptionist, a sophisticated new always-on, AI-powered call answering and customer engagement function designed to reduce missed calls, optimise revenue opportunities and enable medical aesthetic clinics to deliver a more personalised, efficient service around the clock.

The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned a series of LED face-mask adverts after finding they made unauthorised medical claims about treating acne and rosacea. In rulings published on 5 November 2025, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints against four companies and ordered the ads not to appear again in the same form.

Steeped in over two centuries of heritage, John Bell & Croyden is London’s most iconic luxury pharmacy — a destination where tradition, innovation, and wellbeing converge. Since opening its doors in 1798, the Marylebone landmark has earned a Royal Warrant and a reputation for curating the world’s most exceptional health and beauty brands. Renowned for its refined retail experience and discerning clientele, John Bell & Croyden continues to embody the pinnacle of British sophistication — making it the perfect setting for Swissline’s UK retail debut and its holistic approach to skincare and wellbeing.

Healthxchange, the number one aesthetics distributor in the UK & Ireland, is celebrating 25 years of shaping the future of aesthetic healthcare. Founded in 2000 by clinicians for clinicians, the company has supported thousands of medical professionals with safe, evidence-based products, CPD-accredited education, and a steadfast commitment to ethical practice.