New sustainable skincare technology revealed

Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have unveiled a potential technological breakthrough which could allow water- or oilbased skincare products to become rehydratable, increasing sustainability.

DRIES technology sees 98% of the water removed from skincare products so they become dehydrated into paper-like discs which are then rehydrated with water by the user, restoring them to their original consistency. UEA researcher Professor Sheng Qi says this has the potential to reduce both the carbon footprint and packaging wastage of the beauty and skincare industry, which could help accelerate net-zero goals. She says, “It’s definitely possible to mass produce items using this process as industrial-scale manufacturing machines already exist. It is yet to be seen how this could be made cost-effective for companies, but this could be balanced by the environmental benefits.” Professor Qi also explains that the lack of heating involved in the production process could make this method particularly useful for products high in active ingredients frequently seen in cosmeceuticals, because it does not break them down to the same degree.

Bacn Updates

A roundup of the latest news and events from the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses

Bacn Spring Symposium 2023

The BACN Spring Symposium is just a few weeks away and we couldn’t be more excited! Returning to London’s prestigious Royal Society of Medicine at 1 Wimpole Street, the day-long event is designed to focus on more advanced practice, and looking at a widening portfolio of services to consider regarding wellbeing and intrinsic health. We’ll be welcoming talks from the wonderful Dr MJ Rowland-Warmann, Dr Yusra Al-Mukhtar, Dr Lee Walker, Tracey Dennison and Dawn Attewell, among others. Your enthusiasm for this event has been fantastic, and incredibly we sold-out two months prior to the event. For those who have booked, we look forward to seeing you there!

Winter Newsletter

The BACN Winter 2022/23 newsletter was published on March 1, outlining the BACN’s 2023 events structure, upcoming events and regional activities. Reminder to all members that it is now available in the Member’s Area of the BACN website to read, alongside all previous BACN newsletters.

BACN EDUCATION & TRAINING COMMITTEE

The BACN Management Committee has reviewed the role, function, membership and operation of the BACN Education & Training Committee, and will be making announcements shortly about increasing its membership. We already have ‘Expressions of Interest’ from some members to join this Committee, which we are reviewing. If anybody else is interested in taking part, please contact BACN CEO Paul Burgess MBE.

Bacn Management Committee Meeting

Taking place on April 20, the Management Committee will meet for its quarterly board meeting. All notes will be available to view and download in the Member’s Area of the BACN website after the meeting has taken place.

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