Education Initiatives Empowering Future Talent Across the Beauty Industry
The British Beauty Council’s Education agenda for 2026 focuses on strengthening the industry’s future workforce by improving access to career opportunities, building stronger links between education and employers, and creating clearer pathways into the sector.
Planet Positive Beauty: A Beauty Lover’s Guide to Sustainable Choices
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.
Entering the U.S. Market: Key Considerations for Trade and Export
Given its size, dynamism, appetite for premium international products and strong retail infrastructure, the US is one of the most lucrative markets for British beauty brands. However, businesses wishing to explore their US prospects should be aware of key recent regulatory and trade changes. The chief amongst these is Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act 2022 (MoCRA), which constituted a significant overhaul to the way imported cosmetics are treated. Prospective exporters need to remain aware of the evolving tariff environment under the current Trump presidency.
Raising the Bar: The Journey to Aesthetics Regulation
For decades, the UK’s non-surgical cosmetic sector operated with minimal oversight, leaving both consumers and professional practitioners vulnerable. The tide began to turn in 2013 with the landmark Keogh Report, which famously described dermal fillers as a “crisis waiting to happen.” Since its inception in 2018, the British Beauty Council has been the primary engine for change, working with the Government to ensure that the recommendations of the past become the laws of today.
How will The European Accessibility Act affect beauty?
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is an EU directive that aims to improve access to digital and physical services for people with disabilities or other impairments.
The Packaging Solutions Summit: Building a Sustainable Beauty Revolution
As an industry driven by competition, sustainable packaging innovation has historically been a series of closely guarded projects, steeped in secrecy but often doomed to fail once scale, accessibility and affordability are factored in.
Not just About Image, the Beauty Industry is Also About Impact
The UK beauty industry is a remarkable economic force. Across professional services such as hairdressers, spas and salons, as well as personal care products and retail, the sector contributes £28.4 billion to UK GDP.
From Recognition to Reform: How the British Beauty Council Is Driving Change for Hair & Barbering
At its inception in 2019, the British Beauty Council pledged to focus on hair and barbering. In a world of fast-paced change in technology, business practices, and evolving economic and legal systems, we need a champion to represent our industry at government level. I believe the British Beauty Council has proved to be just this.
EIA isn’t simple – and that’s exactly the point
By Hannah Cook: Commercial marketing leader with 15+ years in the beauty industry, podcast host and Co-Chair of the DEI pillar at the British Beauty Council. Driving tangible action in equity and representation across the industry.
Be A Part of British Beauty Week 2026 “The Impact of Beauty”
British Beauty Week returns this October, and we’re pleased to announce this year’s theme: “The Impact of Beauty”.
