Refreshing and uplifting as a bright spring morning, the scent opens with Giant Water Lily wrapped in Mandarin and lush Gardenia, accented with the crisp greenery of Magnolia Leaf. A blooming heart of radiant yellow Genet flowers, Honeysuckle and Jasmine Sambac brings stylish femininity. The warmth of creamy Sandalwood blended with Amber and Musk evokes the sensation of stepping out into the sun.

The Coach Signature Summer Limited Edition Eau de Toilette bottle is adorned with the classic C motifs in shades of pink with the signature Coach hang-tag draped around the neck.

Coach Signature Summer Limited Edition Eau de Toilette will be available beginning mid-March at fine department stores for a suggested retail price of $65.00* for a 1.7oz bottle.

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More than just a sun lotion, Lovea combines incredibly effective mineral sun filters, designed to reflect rather than absorb harmful UVA and UVB rays for the safest natural protection, without triggering skin sensitivities. Harnessing Polynesias precious Tahitian Monoi oil, an exotic flower with natural low level UV, moisturising and regenerating properties, these skin-friendly lotions protect, soften and beautifully fragrance the skin.

Anti-Ageing SPF 50 Organic Face Cream 15.99 for 50ml
Your face gets the most sun exposure during the day so protect it with SPF 50 Face Cream, a daily sunscreen that provides long-lasting HIGH UVA/UVB protection. Packed with natural anti-ageing actives; Argan Oil, Tocopherol and Cassia Alata Extract, this 3-in-1 cream protects against ageing, moisturises and leaves skin soft and gorgeously scented.

SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen Spray 12.99 for 125ml
Stay beautiful under the sun with SPF 30 organic sunscreen spray for face and body. Water resistant and non greasy, its ultra-light texture absorbs easily to provide safe and effective HIGH UVA/UVB protection. Gorgeously scented with Monoi oil, it moisturises and leaves skin silky soft.

SPF 15 Natural Sunscreen Spray 11.99 for 125ml
For MEDIUM UVA/UVB protection, SPF 15 organic suncream uses 100% mineral filters to more effectively and naturally protect, without blocking the pores. Water resistant and easily absorbed, its lightly scented with Monoi oil leaving skin soft and beautifully fragrant.
KIDS – SPF 50 Natural Sunscreen Spray 15.99 for 100ml
This unscented organic suncare spray in SPF 50 provides effective HIGH UVA/UVB protection for children’s delicate skin, helping to protect against sun-induced skin damage. The formula is water resistant, non-greasy and applies easily, without white traces. Featuring kids favourite Disney characters, it helps make wearing sunscreen an enjoyable experience.

KIDS – SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen Spray 12.99 for 125ml
Designed for kids delicate skin, this organic suncare spray in SPF 30 is unscented, water resistant and provides HIGH UVA/UVB protection. Formulated with 100% mineral protection, its ideal for the most sensitive of skins. Easily applied, without white traces it features Disney characters.

Natural After Sun Lotion 8.99 for 125ml
A light rehydrating organic after sun lotion formulated to calm, soothe and nourish sun-exposed skin, replacing lost moisture to help prolong the tan and minimise peeling. Cooling Peppermint eases skin, while antioxidant-rich Vitamin E helps counteract the damaging effects of the suns rays.

The FIRST EVER Ecocert certified organic sunscreens, Lovea is made without chemical filters, nano-particles, parabens, silicones and all other undesirables. Tested and approved by independent labs, they exceed the toughest EU rules on SPF and UVA/UVB ratings.

The Beauty of Minerals LOVEA uses 100% mineral filters from Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. Unlike chemical filters, mineral filters do not penetrate the skin, instead they form an invisible barrier on the surface of the skin which reflects UVA/UVB rays. Considered the safest protection for skin, mineral filters do not interact with skin (triggering sensitivities) or block the pores (a major cause of prickly heat – which affects 10% of the population) and they start working as soon as they are applied.

Loveas full collection of pure and gentle skinfriendly sun lotions include a Self-Tanning Spray, Tanning oils and a Carrot Oil Tan Accelerator.

Available at www.mypure.co.uk and in Wholefoods, Planet Organic and selected Tesco stores.

For press releases, samples and images please contact liz@greengoddesspr.co.uk, 07506 143370

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According to Joel Mantelin, global marketing director, Skin Care, Care Specialties, Ashland Specialty Ingredients, this breakthrough approach to helping consumers achieve younger-looking skin taps into the cutting-edge area of skin care research. Targeting proteins that have fundamental roles in the stability and protection of chromosome ends, Telosense biofunctional is unlike any other ingredient on the market, he said. With the commercial launch of Telosense biofunctional, anti-aging skin care formulators may now target cell integrity in support of beautiful skin.

Skin care inside and out
A double-blind clinical study against a placebo was conducted to evaluate the visible effects of Telosense biofunctional on skin hydration and the appearance of wrinkles. A panel of 15 women ages 33 to 53 was studied following the application of a placebo and a formulation containing Telosense biofunctional at 1 percent around their crows-feet area twice a day for 56 days. Software measurement of wrinkle parameters on silicon replicas was used to determine the outcome.

Mantelin said the study results demonstrate that Telosense biofunctional visibly reduced the signs of skin aging. Applying Telosense biofunctional at 1 percent in a cosmetic formula limited the appearance of aged skin and reduced the appearance of wrinkles, he said. Addressing anti-aging at the cellular level may ultimately be proven as the most effective and efficient skin care strategy.

Biomarkers confirm visual observations
Using biomarker intensity as an indicator of Telosense biofunctionals effectiveness, a range of scientific experiments confirmed its efficacy. The most widely used biomarker for senescent and aged cells is senescence-associated β-galactosidase. In vitro observations on young and aged fibroblasts suggest that the application of Telosense biofunctional at 1 percent limits the accumulation of β-galactosidase. All told, a series of three in vitro observations indicates efficacy for Telosense biofunctional at low use levels.

Telosense biofunctional is truly a breakthrough technology backed by several years of research, explained Mantelin. Now more than ever, anti-aging skin care products may be formulated for efficacy.

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Kim Kardashian’s QuickTrim Essentials Kit is a seven-day programme that starts with a two-day cleanse followed by five days of meal replacement shakes to aid weight loss.

QuickTrim was first launched in America in September 2009 and is the leading weight loss brand in the US currently sold through 60,000 outlets. QuickTrim was released in Australia during 2011 and in April 2012 it will be launched in the UK exclusively through Rowlands Pharmacy and at www.quicktrim.eu.

Customers worldwide have reported success and product satisfaction after introducing one or more of QuickTrim’s weight loss and cleansing products. Despite recent claims in the US, the products are in compliance with all FDA rules and regulations.

Kim says: “I like to stay in shape but like most women I don’t find it easy. Rather than completely deny myself the things I like, I practice moderation, eating a well balanced diet and exercising regularly.”
“I’ve put my name on the QuickTrim product range as it’s a range that my sisters and I use when we need a bit of help getting in shape from time to time.”

When Kim Kardashian’s Essentials Kit product is used in conjunction with the recommended diet plan it gives the body a chance to eliminate waste products from the colon and decrease the amount of strain put upon the body’s organs due to reduced sugar, salt, fat, protein, alcohol and caffeine intake.

Reducing waste from the body is likely to remove any feeling of bloatedness which often accompanies accumulation of waste material and gas in the colon, leaving the body feeling lighter and promoting healthier digestion.

The cleansing stage also means that the body is more prepared for the weight loss phase.

Once the initial two days have been completed, the body is in a better position to continue on a weight loss program. As the normal diet has already been restricted, side effects due to dietary changes will have begun to subside. The customer will have a more positive outlook due to feeling lighter from the initial cleanse. This sets the scene for moving onto the weight loss phase with heightened motivation to succeed.

*Kim will be in London in May hosting a VIP event at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. All customers who buy a QuickTrim product from Rowlands Pharmacy or www.quicktrim.eu will be offered the chance to enter a competition to be at the event and bring a friend.

Rowlands Pharmacy has over 500 branches throughout the UK and specialises in weight management. For details of your nearest Rowlands branch, or to find out more about the services Rowlands offers, visit: www.rowlandspharmacy.co.uk.

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Hair damage associated with aging may be addressed using biofunctional ingredients, and these new products significantly expand Ashlands portfolio of anti-aging hair care technologies for the mass marketplace, explained Sangeetha Subramanian, global marketing director, Hair Care, Care Specialties, Ashland Specialty Ingredients. BiotHAIRapy ingredients for hair are all biofunctional products that may play an important role in boosting the expression of various proteins and enzymes necessary to maintain the appearance of younger-looking hair. The biofunctionals we are introducing today target the hair follicle in support of various protein and enzyme expressions believed to be essential in hair defense and melanin preservation and to help delay the onset of age-related hair loss. With the launch of these biofunctional ingredients, Ashland offers innovative new strategies that will enable the hair care industry to revitalize your roots.

Procataline biofunctional

Procataline biofunctional, a patent-pending formula based on pea extract, is specifically formulated to focus on oxidative stress at the follicle. Demonstrated by in vitro studies, the formulation helps maintain high levels of select protein such as p63, a protein associated with epidermal tissue renewal. The same formula is shown in vitro to decrease caspase 3 expression, a direct cause of hair-cell death. Procataline biofunctional is also shown in vitro to boost catalase expression, an antioxidant enzyme that may help preserve the structure of hair following UV and environmental exposure. All of these benefits favor a positive environment required for healthier, younger-looking hair.

Chromafend biofunctional

The graying of human hair may have been the subject of research throughout the ages, but until now, few have targeted the protein markers key to the control of melanin synthesis. Chromafend biofunctional is a unique, patent-pending technology based on flax that may help conserve melanin in the hair follicle. Research shows that Chromafend biofunctional helps to boost essential protein expressions for protecting natural hair color, as demonstrated by in vitro and ex vivo studies. The principle proteins targeted are tyrosinase and TRP1 expressions to assist in the production of melanin. A total of six protein expressions studied in vitro were boosted to help favor melanin production, synthesis, processes and transfer mechanisms.

Follisync biofunctional

Boosting hair renewal and maintaining natural hair growth cycles is the focus of Follisync biofunctional. The new offering is based on research that shows the hair growth cycle may be linked to CLOCK genes. Follisync biofunctional, made with vicia faba seed extract, may enhance the expression of CLOCK proteins in vitro to help regulate hair in the anagen phase. Specifically, the technology targets CLOCK protein expression in the dermal papilla area of hair follicles. Research shows that the dermal papillae cells that send out signals to nearby keratinocytes to multiply and form the hair shaft during the growth phase (anagen) plays a vital role in hair formation, growth and cycling.

According to Subramanian, these new products are some of the proof statements in Ashlands commitment to transforming the science behind beauty and making cutting-edge technology available for use in the mass market. Made possible by our advanced research team in France, Ashland now offers a full range of technologies within the BiotHAIRapy series, Subramanian explained. These new introductions build upon the technological choices available to formulators. Now, were ready to support anti-aging in a whole new generation of trend-forward hair care products.

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Introducing Peptide Q10 biofunctional, a bioengineered peptide designed to boost the skins own production of coenzyme Q10, Ashland showed that it may be possible to restore a balance of CoQ10 in the epidermis with conventional creams and lotions. Introducing Telosense biofunctional, a special complex of hydrolyzed yeast and soya proteins that help preserve chromosomal telomeres, Ashland showed how formulators may focus on cell integrity in support of beautiful skin.

Procataline biofunctional, a special pea extract designed to help combat oxidative stress in hair follicles, is a breakthrough technology for use in leave-on hair care products, as demonstrated by in vitro and ex vivo studies. Chromafend biofunctional, an extract of flax seed, is aimed at preserving natural hair color. Follisync biofunctional, made with vicia faba seed extract, targets CLOCK genes in support of robust hair growth cycles. Ashland also introduced N-Hance 4572 conditioning polymer to help formulators improve the efficiency of shampoos containing natural or synthetic oils and to support more sustainable rinse-off products.

According to James Mish, group vice president, Care Specialties, Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Ashland is leveraging its newfound strengths in support of better formulation outcomes for key customers. With such a strong bench in research, development, formulation expertise and personal care market knowledge, we best serve the industry by putting these resources to work in support of benefits that generate extraordinary consumer interest, he explained.

If we start by asking whats needed for breakthroughs in the areas of skin and hair care, sun or oral care, were more likely to develop the technologies that will change the way the industry makes and sells products of distinction. Its why we say, when it comes to personal care ingredient technology, we are transforming the science behind beauty.

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The days of men grabbing products from their wifes counter are over. With 83% of men being attracted to products which are specifically packaged for them and males spending $3.5 billion a year on plastic surgery*, it is clear that there is no longer a negative stigma to men taking steps to look better or younger, said Skin Authority CEO Celeste Hilling. Skin Authority MAN delivers what todays men want: visible results from the first drop and the virtual coaching needed to stick with it long enough to reach their personal skin goal.

Skin Authority MAN combines the best of nature and skin care science to undo and ward off the negative effects of aging, sun, stress and pollution. Technology tuned to men includes:
Dry Finish Technology- goes on clear, absorbs easily. Skin feels smooth, soft and dry to the touch
AOX Technology Boost antioxidant boost enhances immune defense and accelerates healthy-looking skin
Multi-Purpose Design each product packs a one-two punch to keep the routine simple
Skin Coaching for Success free phone and web support by a professional skin care coach ensures ongoing success throughout a lifetime of change
See Skin Authority MAN in action: Watch the video. Skin Authority MAN launches four Age Defying Basics:
Age Defying Daily Wash antibacterial gel removes dirt and oil, leaves skin refreshed and ready for a shave
Age Defying Shave Serum revolutionary serum lifts the hair shaft, not the skin, for an ultra close, irritation-free shave. Moisturizes with powerful skin softening extracts
Age Defying Conditioning Toner firms and tones skin as it calms irritation and prevents razor bumps
Age Defying Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30 UVA 4-Stars water resistant, lightweight moisturizer provides full-spectrum UV protection to minimize aging effects of the sun

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Spanish consumers are among the most sensible about suncare in Europe. Half (50%) of them use sunscreen to avoid the risk of burning or developing cancer, the highest percentage within the Big 5. And 19% use sunscreen to avoid tanning altogether, more than twice the average for the UK (8%), France (7%), Italy (6%), and Germany (4%).

Nica Lewis, Global Skincare analyst at Mintel, said:

Greater media coverage and health education programmes are helping to improve consumer awareness regarding the dangers of too much sun. As awareness grows of overexposure to the suns UV rays, more consumers across Europe are taking extra care by using sun protection products when they are out in the sun, and not just when they are on their holidays.

Meanwhile, the UK continues to dominate launch activity for new self-tanning products. Between 2009 and 2011 the country saw a 30% increase in the number of self-tan launches.

Anti-oxidant claims in sun protection are another growing trend. According to Mintel GNPD (Global New Product Database), 30% of new suncare products launched in the Big 5 last year (2011) promoted antioxidant benefits, a 36% increase in only one year (2010/2011). This reflects brands’ strategy to meet consumers desire for fighting premature ageing.

Mintel GNPD also shows an increase in facial care launches with UV protection. In France alone there was a 43% jump in the number of new face creams with SPF between 2011 and 2010. “This reflects further sun savvy as consumers incorporate sun protection into their every day skincare routine,” Nica concludes.

In Europe, amongst the Big 5 European countries, France remains the largest market for sun care products, with 401 million market value in 2011. Italy follows with 366 million, the UK with 280 million and Germany 191 million. In Spain, sales of suncare products are forecast to grow 4.1% this year (2012), ahead of France, Germany and Italy. With high usage rates, high penetration and both women and men switching to higher SPFs, the 144 million (2011) Spanish market is highly competitive.

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The Moisture Drench shampoo and conditioner with Argan oil extract otherwise known as liquid gold makes this once out-of-reach ingredient within our grasp. Retailing at just 6 per 500ml bottle, we can all enjoy professional hair care at a fraction of the cost.

The shampoo and conditioner have been specially formulated to hydrate and nourish dry/damaged hair. Commonly used by professionals to improve the condition of hair, Argan oil boasts natural antioxidants that make quick work of repairing hair damage.

It won’t weigh your hair down like other products on the market. What’s more, it protects against damaging factors, such as over-styling and the elements, to repair, restore and renew, making bad hair days a distant memory.

Both products in the range are pH balanced and paraben free ensuring they offer the best care possible for your hair. Each also includes Pro Vitamin B5, which binds to the hair shaft to strengthen and nourish, and natural Betaine, for added moisturising properties.

The GH Great Hair Moisture Drench shampoo and conditioner are available exclusively online at www.baylisandharding.com, and in store at Debenhams.

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“Since opening in 1998, what I’m most proud of is a client portfolio that has journeyed with myself and my team, and now we take care of more than one generation in a family. All of our clients are so incredibly important to us and I’ve enjoyed getting to know each and every one of them as their style and look has evolved over the years together” He added: ‘It’s also been a great time to look back at the salon’s achievements and award wins, especially the talent nurtured here for our industry over the past 14 years. I’m looking forward to many more here in London, and to the Errol Douglas plans for Paris and New York. Very exciting times”

The refurbishment sees a number of new services and touches:
A new menu from the in-house chef, including a “treat suite” bespoke collection of drinks and sweets from luxury Belgravia chocolatier Rococo
“Look Book” Ipads for clients seeking inspiration or simply wishing to work through their cut
A new collection of express treatments designed for the growing number of clients constantly on the move. The “Fly In Glamour Out” collection features colour glossing, intensive conditioning, 6 foil and cut/ blow dry options all deliverable within 90 minutes (with manicure at the same time)

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