Cosmetic tourism: do your homework before getting swept up in the fantasy

Buyer beware: the ugly face of cosmetic tourism Cosmetic tourism? Yes. But do your homework before getting swept up in the fantasy According to “Booming Medical Tourism in India” report on Reportlinker, the heart surgery centers in India offer treatment at a significantly lesser prices compared to North America and Europe. Superior quality of dental … Read more

Beauty Products and Cancer: Know the Facts about Hair Dye, Hair Straightening, Nail Products, Lipstick

Lead and lead products are “reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens.” It’s time to break down some beauty-related cancer fact and fiction. With all the news coverage out there claiming this product or that product may cause cancer, it sometimes may be hard to figure out what’s safe, what’s hazardous, and what’s plain, old sensationalized. … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Alwyn Stephen – President/CEO Beauty Contact Group

Alwyn Stephen began his career in the United Arab Emirates way back in 1985 as a salesperson. By sheer coincidence in 1988, he got into the fragrance business and from that year on there was no turning back. He started his career in the fragrance business with one of the leading perfume companies in Dubai. … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Billy Lowe – celebrity hair stylist

Billy Lowe is an elite talent responsible for creating  on and off the red carpet. With nearly two decades in the business, he has worked for some of the greatest names in the beauty and entertainment industries. In addition to his work as one of Hollywood’s preeminent hair stylists, he has worked in marketing and … Read more

Made-to-measure youthfulness for the face from Armani

Made-to-measure youthfulness for the face: Giorgio Armani Designer Lift Foundation Giorgio Armani introduced the next generation of made-to-measure youthfulness for the face – Giorgio Armani Designer Lift Smoothing and Firming Foundation. Just like in couture, the difference is in the details.  The patented MICRO FIL Stretch Matrix acts as a flexible mesh providing comfort and … Read more

From Processed and Industrial to Farming and Organic: A New World Order?

The consumer’s call for all products – food, cosmetics and luxury – is identical: quality and no fear from health hazards inside those products. How will these industry groups follow the trend and respond to that consumer demand?  How can a vertical industry change to revert from processing to farming ? These are the questions … Read more