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

For kings and connoisseurs: Hästens 2000 T II and Citation II

For kings and connoisseurs: Hästens 2000 T II and Citation II luxury beds Hästens is the leader in beds handmade only with natural materials. It is internationally recognized as one of the best luxurious bed, as no other brands can assure that they use fully natural, renewable materials, without any chemical treatment process harmful to … Read more

LVMH bought 10 percent stake in China fashion maker Ochirly

LVMH has acquired a 10 per cent stake in China fashion maker Ochirly French luxury giant LVMH has acquired through private equity arm L Capital, a 10 percent stake in mainland fashion maker Ochirly. The deal is worth US$200 million. Ochirly, established in late 1990s, currently operates about 200 retail outlets across the mainland and … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Elena Garcia – eco designer and owner Elena Garcia Eco-Couture

Born in Spain but based in London since 1992, Elena Garcia originally trained as a linguist, specialising in Public Services Interpreting. Her interpreter’s job has led her to work with many local groups and has made her aware of the problems faced by migrant communities and people in penitentiary institutions. Following her passion for design, … Read more

Luxury Boot Camps in the Caribbean – 48hrs in the Life of a Boot Camper

Buccament Bay Resort Launches Luxury Boot Camps Luxury Boot Camp launching in May 2012 From 21st May 2012, Buccament Bay Resort in St Vincent & The Grenadines, the newest name in luxury travel to the Caribbean, will be hosting a number of Luxury Boot Camps provided by the UK-based company Fitness 4. Through a mixture … Read more