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.
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.
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.
Anabel Kingsley of Philip Kingsley: ‘Beauty’s Real Value Now Lies in Education, Not Just Product’
A consultant trichologist by training, Anabel Kingsley, is the brand owner and president of Philip Kingsley, the renowned British hair and scalp care company founded by her father in 1965. She is an industry-leading authority on hair and scalp health, a reputation born from her deep commitment to supporting those experiencing hair and scalp concerns. At the heart of her work is the belief that true hair health is rooted in a holistic approach. Anabel passionately advocates for a greater understanding of how lifestyle, genetics, health, hormones, and nutrition, shape the condition of our hair and scalp.
Weleda Skin Food Celebrates 100 Years: In conversation with Jayn Sterland, Managing Director
As Weleda’s iconic Skin Food celebrates its 100th anniversary, it stands as a rare success story in modern beauty – a multi-use skincare product that has remained culturally relevant, widely loved and enduringly popular since its launch in 1926. Beloved by generations of consumers, make-up artists and celebrities alike, Skin Food has become a benchmark for enduring success.
UV Safety – leading the conversation on a national strategy
Rising cases in Melanoma mean that skin cancer is now the UK’s 5th most common cancer, with 17,500 new cases annually, according to Cancer Research UK. Yet, 86% of melanoma cases are preventable through simple measures like using SPF30+, making it one of the UK’s most pressing public health challenges.
With no national strategy on UV safety and NHS data suggesting skin cancer treatment is costing the Health Service approximately £720 million every year, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Beauty, Hair & Wellbeing (APPG), supported by the British Beauty Council in its role as Secretariat, launched the UV Safety Inquiry in May 2025.
