The British Beauty Council represents the full breadth of the UK beauty industry, from manufacturers and retailers to hair and beauty businesses on the high street, serving as the key link between the government and the industry that contributes close to 28.4Bn to UK GDP.

In a world where our daily rituals are increasingly intertwined with the health of the environment, the concept of ‘Planet Positive Beauty’ has never been more vital. It’s no longer enough for products to simply make us look and feel good; they must also do good.

As the beauty industry navigates a pivotal shift toward greater environmental responsibility, the pressure is on for hair and beauty professionals to also play their part...

South Korea holds a unique space in the cosmetics and skincare world. Following the rise of “K-beauty”, it has become one of the most influential countries in the beauty industry. The country also has a strong appetite for British brands and many big players, such as Lush, are already well-established in the Korean market.

The British Beauty Council, together with the Department of Health & Social Care and other leading industry bodies have come together to provide practitioners within the aesthetics sector with all the information we currently know regarding the future of regulation for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.

This industry guide aims to help businesses in the consumer goods value chain, from brands and manufacturers to retailers and e-commerce platforms. It all starts with the brand and manufacturer. They are the architects of beauty products’ lifecycles and have many tools at their disposal to move towards circularity. Be it refillable options, easily processed packaging or sustainable sourcing, brands and manufacturers are foundational to planet positive beauty.