EU sniffs out ingredients blamed for skin allergies. Organic cosmetic newcomers will be worst affected

EU sniffs out ingredients blamed for skin allergies in up to 15 million people. EU Commission launches consultation on fragrance allergens.   It is estimated that between 1-3% of the population in Europe has a skin allergy to fragrances, according to EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The most frequent symptoms include irritation, swelling … Read more

Caribbean Islands determined to replace diesel power with renewable sources

British Virgin Islands, Colombia, Dominica, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Turks & Caicos joined ‘Ten Island Renewable Challenge‘, a campaign by Richard Branson‘s nonprofit Carbon War Room to help flip islands off fossil fuels, as well as move forward with renewable projects for schools and hospitals. The commitments were complemented by news that … Read more

Bucket-list-worthy travel experiences from Viator

  Stepping beyond the velvet ropes into secret rooms at Versailles, touring the Vatican without the crowds, or enjoying the raucous revelry of Mardi Gras from a private balcony in New Orleans? These exclusive benefits are “typically-reserved- for-the-rich-and-famous.” Viator travel resource is bringing these exclusive opportunities well-within reach – both in terms of ease of … Read more

Chanel Resort collection to be staged in Dubai

Chanel to hold its first resort show in Dubai in May, 2014. Chanel Resort collection, one of the fashion world’s most anticipated and extravagant shows, will take place in Dubai on May 13.  Although the details, as usual, are kept secret, the event in-between the main fashion week seasons is expected to be a grand … Read more

Polo : The Perfect Business Meeting Place

Businesses discovered long ago that conference rooms and offices do not always provide the most propitious atmospheres for winning new clients or building client relationships. Today, a number of sports and sporting events are used as an alternative. Golf has been a favourite due to the serene atmosphere and the possibility of uninterrupted conversation, at … Read more