When I first started making cosmetic products, I was focused on what many new founders focus on — formulation, results, and helping people with their hair and skin concerns. Like many small creators, I believed that if a product worked well and peo...

Many people may disagree, but in my view the UK and EU still maintain a stricter standard for cosmetic compliance than the United States. Under UK and EU regulations, ingredients can be restricted or banned not only when harm has been fully proven b...

Rihanna’s perfume has recently been recalled and banned from sale in the UK, highlighting how seriously the UK regulates cosmetic products. According to an official recall notice published on 5 March 2026 by the UK Office for Product Safety and Stan...

Over the past few years, we have seen an incredible rise in small, independent beauty brands. Many founders are passionate, creative, and genuinely want to bring something meaningful into the market. But behind the excitement of launching a product,...