Fitness & Beauty Update - May 2022

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2 Editor’s Recommendations 4 Skincare 9 Training & Education 12 Spa News 14 Haircare 20 Editor’s Choice 22 Food & Drink 26 Sports News 28 Technology & Software

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10 SAKS APPRENTICESHIPS ARE THE NATIONAL HAIR & BEAUTY APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDER OF THE YEAR 2022!

Less than six months from being awarded their second consecutive Outstanding award from Ofsted, receiving Grade One for every aspect of their apprenticeship provision, this is another fantastic accolade to add to the ever-growing list of awards Saks Apprenticeships have under their belt.

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Artejano Spa & Salon Wear is a small team of designers and manufacturers based in Wiltshire, England.

We produce luxury s-t-r-e-t-c-h uniforms using breathable, temperature regulating fabrics to produce tunics and trousers, stain resistant fabrics for aprons and anti-microbial fabrics for face coverings. All products are manufactured in-house including the personalising of uniforms using embroidery.

Established in 2017, our first show at Professional Beauty London was received with great enthusiasm despite our small range of monochrome uniforms. Since such a time, we have introduced more styles, colours and trims, striving to achieve the best products for our customers.

A small amount of black and white uniforms are kept in stock. However, due to the range

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of styles, trims and colour choices, we work on a pre-order* basis, enabling customers to mix and match to create their own unique style.

We are proud to be working with British Mills that hold Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and BSI (British Standards Institute) certificates, that signify the fabrics they manufacture, have been tested for harmful substances and proved to be harmless to human health and the environment.

Artejano Spa & Salon Wear uniforms are worn across a range of specialists such as beauty therapists, aestheticians, nail and hair technicians.

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Keeping your footwear and gear clean is more important than you realise. Not only does clean gear make you look and feel better but leaving footwear dirty can affect its breathability, which will hinder water-repellency as well as performance.

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uckily Footwear + Gear cleaner from Grangers is easy to use and will remove dirt and odours from all footwear and outdoor gear.

It has multiple uses, which is why this handy bottle is loved by many. Whether you have a jacket that needs to be spotcleaned, a dirty rucksack that isn’t machine washable or some shoes that have been on one too many adventures to be left any longer, this product works always.

You might ask why you can’t simply hand wash these items, well you can but we really wouldn’t recommend it as immersing them in regular laundry detergents or washing up liquid might inhibit your gear’s technical features.

This cleaner is specifically formulated to gently remove dirt, grime and odours from specialist materials and won’t damage any existing water-repellency. It’s also great for preparing footwear for fresh waterproofing treatments and this is why you’ll find it paired with our Footwear Repel in our handy Footwear Care Kit. It also comes in our new 100% PostConsumer Recycled (PCR) bottle containing Ocean Waste Plastic (OWP) so you’ll be happy to know that you’re helping us to make a difference.

Grangers Footwear + Gear cleaner I priced at £5.75 and is available from https://grangers.co.uk/

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BACK TO BASICS

Sometimes when it comes to skincare, it’s important to take things back to basics and give your skin the reset it really needs.

With so many different products available these days, it can often feel overwhelming when looking for a reliable daily ‘go-to’ that truly delivers efficacious results. That’s where Fade Out’s best-selling Original Brightening Moisturiser comes in. This targeted face cream is formulated with a combination of essential active ingredients designed to gently brighten uneven skin tone and address areas of persistent pigmentation. Simple but effective, the cream is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots as well improve overall skin texture in just 28-days. This hard-working, natural formula is both Vegan and cruelty-free making it as kind to the planet as it is your purse strings.

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Active ingredient Niacinamide helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots including sun damage and post hyperpigmentation

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A moisture-rich formula featuring Sodium Lactate and Glycerin, which prevent dryness by maintaining the skin’s barrier function

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Naturally occurring AHAs gently exfoliate dead skin cells, whilst providing humectant, moisture-retaining properties

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Formulated at a percentage suitable for both day and evening application

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THE BODY FACIAL There’s no denying it… when it comes to skincare our face takes centre stage. But when did we decide good skin days just belonged to the face?

For softer, smoother, firmer, supple, youthful skin from head-to-toe, it’s time we stop decapitating our skincare! Treat yourself to a nourishing, softening, rejuvenating and skin strengthening body facial with MESSIAH and EVE – indulgent, effective, results-driven skincare and active ingredients for the neck down!

Soften, Nourish & Prep - MESSIAH and EVE Bath Oil Emulsion (£26/200ml) •

Tune into a relaxing moment and prep your skin for your pampering body facial with this nourishing, soothing, skin softening bath emulsion. Tiny droplets of replenishing oils disperse throughout the water to blanket your whole body, allowingyou to immerse yourself into a dreamy, moisturising, soothing and skin softening soak.

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Enriched with Sweet Almond Oil, a skin softening emollient, Borage Oil deeply moisturises and quenches dry skin, Jojoba Oil rich in fatty-acids replenishes dry, dehydrated skin, whilst antioxidant Vitamin E protects against free radical damage. this body care staple will leave you feeling professionally pampered any day of the week.

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And the scent! The ‘Meadow Escape’ fragrance contains calming aromatic notes of thyme, verbena and vetiver filling the air and transporting you to a dreamy countryside meadow.

Moisturise, Plump & Protect - MESSIAH and EVE Body Cream .01 (£25/300ml) •

As you would with your face, complete your body facial by massaging in this powerhouse hydrating moisturiser onto your cleansed skin. This nourishing yet lightweight formula smooths on like silk to delivery hydration, lock-in moisture and provide skin barrier support.

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Exceptional hydratorSqualane locks-in moisture and boosts collagen production for firmer, tighter skin, whilst Jojoba and Avocado Oilssoften and replenish the skin with fatty acids.

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Prebiotics support healthier skin via your skin microbiome and barrier function and Vitamin B5 acts as your skin protectant, moisturising, smoothing and soothing sensitive skin.

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– Rated outstanding by Ofsted for over 15 years – Supporting salons and apprentices across England

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SAKS APPRENTICESHIPS ARE THE NATIONAL HAIR & BEAUTY APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDER OF THE YEAR 2022!

Less than six months from being awarded their second consecutive Outstanding award from Ofsted, receiving Grade One for every aspect of their apprenticeship provision, this is another fantastic accolade to add to the ever-growing list of awards Saks Apprenticeships have under their belt.

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he FE Week and Association of Employment and Learning Providers Annual Apprenticeship Conference Awards 2022 at the ICC in Birmingham was the location for their latest success, going up against the best apprenticeship providers the nation has to offer and pitting their apprenticeship provision against amazing competition such as the other shortlisted finalist Omni Academy.

This year saw a record breaking three hundred and seventy entries into the Annual Apprenticeship Conference Awards, from companies the length and breadth of England, vying to win one of twenty-four different

apprenticeship awards which led to Shane Mann, managing director of FE Week’s publisher Lsect and AAC awards co-host, to comment, “Tonight we’ve proved that there is so much to celebrate in the apprenticeships sector.”

The event, which after a twoyear covid enforced hiatus, was also co-hosted by AELP chief executive Jane Hickie who commented that this year’s entrants were remarkably strong especially due to the tough conditions of the last year.

Saks Apprenticeships were fantastically proud to be listed alongside some amazing names in the apprenticeship world and that the efforts of everyone involved with Saks

Fitness & Beauty Update Apprenticeships, from apprentices to management, educators to employers and employees, over the last year have been recognised in this way.

This prestigious award comes off the back of one of the more challenging years for the apprenticeship sector and the hair and beauty industry. The fact that these challenges were met and overcome

by Saks Apprenticeships was a determining factor in them walking away with this prestigious award.

With the awarding body commenting on the evening that the Saks Apprenticeships response to lockdown was exceptional, helping their apprentices and employers get through the darker times.

By quickly changing learning to an online platform, offering two live classes a day, apprentice discussion forums, offering new Saks Education made learning resources, individual learning sessions and bespoke action planning with educators, coupled with apprentices receiving practical kits and aids so they could continue to develop their skills at home and take part in online skills competitions.

All this meant that no apprentice was left behind and when employers reopened their salons their team was even more prepared for the return to work.

Tina Ockerby Managing Director of Saks Apprenticeships was ecstatic with the amazing achievement and dedicated the award to the tremendous team she has built and had the privilege to manage over the last couple of years.

She said “The team and I had an incredible night at the awards ceremony, it was great to be in a room with so many other people all striving to be the best at what they do and wanting to help make apprenticeships the choice for further education. To be announced as the Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider of the Year is a culmination of years of hard work, dedication and determination by everyone at Saks Apprenticeships.”

Tina is committed to use this fantastic award to help bring apprenticeships to even more employers and learners, using both this and their outstanding Ofsted rating as inspiration to build and grow Saks Apprenticeships and challenge for the National Apprenticeship Provider of the Year Award in 2023.

She added “2022 is going to be an incredible year for everyone associated Saks Apprenticeships with some wonderful plans in place and interesting innovations being rolled out.”

Training & Education “We are always looking at ways of improving how we provide apprenticeships and education to the industry. We think that the future is looking fantastic for anyone looking to help the next generation start their career in hair and beauty and for those looking to develop new and exciting skills.”

Saks Apprenticeships set out to be outstanding from the day they started education back in 2000 and have been rated as this for over 15 years, receiving Outstanding on two consecutive Ofsted Inspections in 2006 and 2021, by sticking to the areas that they are truly expert in, hair and beauty.

Their recruitment policy of finding education staff for their vocational skills and knowledge in their area, and then supporting and training them to become exceptional educators who can then, in turn, train apprentices to be qualified and desirable employees, helps employers to build a skilful, dedicated team.

If you are looking for an outstanding apprenticeship training provider and want to work with the best in the industry, where the apprentice and their employer are at the heart of everything they do, visit www.saksapprenticeships.co.uk and request your free information pack today!

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Food & Drink K West’s Studio Kitchen is open for breakfast, serving every order with a slice of glamour and a side-order of cool. From 4pm, The Studio Bar serves an a la carte gourmet menu offering vibrant, modern choices without the eyewatering price tag, from a delicious beef burger to Korean BBQ chicken. This sophisticated cocktail den oozes laidback, urban cool with a stunning black granite bar illuminated by dazzling drop-column chandeliers, an architectural fireplace and chic furnishings.

Wellness K Spa is a secret paradise complete with hydrotherapy pool, aromatic herbal steam room, Scandinavian sauna and sanarium, as well as London’s first Snow Paradise, six treatment rooms and a unique Dry Flotation room.

K WEST HOTEL & SPA You might have heard whisperings of a Shepherd’s Bush hotel so cool that A listers frequently visit. If walls could talk, the rooms at K West Hotel & Spa would have a few stories to tell. As former BBC offices and recording studios, the 219 guest rooms have soaked up the Rock ’n’ Roll essence of hallowed legends such as Bob Marley and the Kinks, and music is in K West’s very DNA - the perfect choice for a savvy, cosmopolitan clientele.

Location As boutique hotels go, the location is pretty hard to beat.

So close to shopping hotspot Westfield London that you can literally shop till you drop.

Iconic Notting Hill is less than 10 minutes away by foot, and exploring the rest of London is easy with Shepherd’s Bush, Notting Hill and West Kensington tube stations close by.

Accommodation Rooms are spacious, with the smallest still well over 200sq ft. The minimalist,

The Snow Paradise is filled with fine natural snow, and chilled to -15ºC. This entirely unique experience mimics the Finnish tradition of ‘Hot-Cold Therapy’, allowing guests to alternate between freezing and steamy environments.K Spa treatments, including a range of massages and facials, use quality brands such as Germaine de Capuccini and Aromatherapy Associates.

K Fit is available for use by hotel guests and members, and is decked out with state-of-theart Startrac cardiovascular and resistance equipment. Thrash it out to your favourite tunes while working up a sweat on the cross-trainer, or distract yourself from the pain of an epic spin session with the latest episode of your favourite show - all machines are equipped with high-tech audio-visual systems.

contemporary style is calming, with individual quirks in every room, such as funky wallpaper or unique art pieces, create a distinct personality. In room tablets allow guests to order room service, late check outs or spa treatments.

A favourite backdrop for celebrity photoshoots, the spacious open-plan Studios boast custom furnishings, super king size beds, 48” smart TVs and Bose sound systems. Bathrooms feature glamorous Philippe Starck fixtures and The White Company Black Noir amenities.

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TEA TREE SPECIAL CONDITIONER® INVIGORATING CONDITIONER Your hair deserves special treatment. Experience the natural magic of tea tree oil, peppermint and lavender. Enjoy an invigorating tingle that leaves the hair and scalp looking and feeling healthy. The moisturizing botanical blend tackles tangles for instant manageability.

WHAT IT DOES Instantly detangles, softens, smoothes and renews worn-out locks.

HOW IT WORKS Natural tea tree oil, peppermint and lavender invigorate the scalp and leave hair smelling great.

ADDED BONUS Helps prevent moisture loss.

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TEA TREE SPECIAL SHAMPOO® INVIGORATING CLEANSER Ordinary shampoos need not apply! Get a head start every morning and experience the tingle of invigorating tea tree oil, eppermint and lavender.

Help wash away impurities as hair becomes fresh and clean, full of vitality and luster.

WHAT IT DOES Special ingredients and tea tree oil rid hair of impurities and leave hair full of vitality and luster.

HOW IT WORKS Natural tea tree oil, peppermint and lavender invigorate the scalp and leave hair smelling great.

ADDED BONUS The refreshing tingle wakes up weary hair and spirits..

TEA TREE SHAVE GEL® REFRESHING FOAMING GEL This sleek gel magically morphs into a rich lather that glides your razor super close without the burn. Natural extracts of lavender, tea tree oil, and peppermint wake up skin to leave you feeling fresh and invigorated.

WHAT IT DOES The rich foam cools skin and provides a clean, close shave, making skin refreshed and renewed.

HOW IT WORKS Special skin conditioners help soothe and protect, while tea tree oil, peppermint and lavender awaken the senses.

ADDED BONUS Moisturizes to help protect from razor burn.

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L’OREAL MAJIREL HAIR COLOUR 50ML £5.99 Majirel colors give a perfect finish with a color result that is even from roots to ends. Hair is left in superb condition with a brilliant shine. Darkens or lightens up to 3 levels. Unique, moisture-rich hair colors that condition the hair from within.

Designed to answer just about every hair color need. Mixed to various depths and intensities, L’Oreal Professional Majirel provides long lasting color that cares. For full head or partial coloring, from blondes to natural colors and vibrant fashion shades. L’Oreal majirel hair color is the answer.

KOLESTON PERFECT WELLOXON 1LITRE £7.95

The Welloxon Peroxide provides the optimal consistency alongside the new Koleston Perfect Me+ shades.

Welloxon Developer has been specifically reformulated to achieve the most accurate colour results for every client.

This Developer promotes easier and faster mixing and easy rinsing, as well as precise application and expert foil adhesion.

Welloxon has been designed for use alongside Koleston Perfect Me+ to create pure, balanced, high-shine colour results.

SCHWARZKOPF BLOND ME 450G £15.95 Schwarzkopf Blond Me Premium Lift 9+ is the first powder lightener to provide up to 9 levels of lift on natural and coloured hair.

It offers perfect neutralisation thanks to it’s anti-yellow-agents which directly target the pheomelanin in hair to avoid those warm yellow undertones.

It has a flexible mixing ratio (between 1:1.5 and 1:2.5), which means you can mix it to the consistency that works best for you.

Processing time is 2045 minutes depending on the desired effect. For best results mix with Blond Me Premium Care Developer for optimum bleaching and hair care

HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR CAREER FOCUS SINCE THE START OF THE PANDEMIC? SOMETHING YOU MAY HAVE STARTED, ALREADY BE TOYING WITH, OR NOT YET EVEN CONSIDERED, IS EDUCATION. Teaching is not for everyone. It takes a very specific skill set to teach.

Being exceptional at the subject in hand, does not automatically mean you will succeed in teaching that topic.

What qualifications do you need?

The first step into becoming an educator is enrolling on a teaching course. I can only advise on UK requirements, so if you are from outside UK you will need to seek the appropriate alternatives.

The current minimum qualification for teaching adults is an AET (Award in Education & Training). This a nationally recognised qualification. This has now replaced PTTLS (Preparing to teach in the long-life learning sector), which is the qualification I and many educators hold. This is the starting point for education.

As well as the technical abilities, you have an additional skill to continue to develop – your teaching expertise.

Once you have obtained your AET or equivalent, you can then progress onto A1 Assessors, CET (CTTLS), DET (DTLLS) which are all dedicated to teaching adults.

Where to do these There are many online classes taught by educator and techs. I would recommend carrying out this class in a

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college or university to obtain the best standard. There will however be online alternatives during the current climate. They are usually around a 6-12 week course, with attendance required once per week. There will be a number of assignments and a micro-teach to carry out prior to successful completion.

Once you have obtained your qualification, you need to decide which teaching avenue you would like to explore.

What next?

Depending on the education route you choose to take, you may need to write manuals, create lesson plans and course content, obtain teaching insurance and much more. You also need to consider and tailor how teaching in the nail industry differs to other sectors. This can be completely overwhelming, so I recommend seeking a mentor such as a current educator to help advise and assist on this. We offer an online introduction webinar covering this topic here on the link below: www.katiebarnesacademy.com

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OWN YOUR OWN HAIR LINE PACKAGE We offer Own Your Own Hair Line Packages for Hair Technicians or Entrepreneurs and Business Owners wishing to start their own Hair Line.

Having been in the Hair Extensions business for over 20 years and after selling hair extensions ourselves we know what works and what does not!

Package ONE Content - Own Your Own Hair Line’ fee is £6,750

You will have access to our Brand Marketing team including Re-Branding your current business if required.

Both our packages will have YOUR OWN BRANDED PACKAGING AND YOUR OWN BRANDED LITERATURE ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• Website: Your own tailor made Website shop and ecommerce including pay later for your customers.

• Hair Stock with your own branded packaging.

• BSA (Business Support Academy).

• Branded Aftercare Hair Products.

• Trainer Add On: InSalon and Online Hair Extensions Courses • Platform includes Student Resources and Assessments.

• Students enrol via a personalised link.

You will recover your investment within a month just through your Hair Sales plus if you’re a Hair Trainer your Online Training platform we supply to you will provide you with further sales and profits via selling to your students.

Package TWO Content - Own Your Own Hair Line’ fee is £4,750

Please also remember we will be listing your salon or your business on our main training website and on our App which is on the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

Our Pure Raw Russian Hair has NO silicone or anything at all on it. Lifespan is 2-3+ years due to its raw state.

Nothing compares.

What’s amazing about our packages is the HIGH level of support you will receive to launch your own Hair Line with ours or your own branding. Plus a 6 month Marketing Strategy is included in the price.

Pure Raw Russian Hair (Lifespan 2-3+ years) Recommended Retail Price (RRP) 50g £150-180 (18”) Wholesale from us: £90 x 50g x 18” £115 x 50g x 22” £105.50 x 50g x 20” £125 x 50g x 24” That’s £60 profit per pack. Plus your Stockists and Ambassadors Networking for you, which we help you to onboard. Quantity of your sales will be high, which means HIGH profits for you.

Also, included within the Own Your Own Hairline package is our Business Support Academy (BSA), which also includes the below: • Set-Up Support • Help with Branding • Goal Setting • Website Analysis • Mission and Vision Identify • Target Audience • Social Media Marketing • How to generate Sales

As above minus website.

Russian Mongolian (Lifespan 12-18+ months) Recommended Retail Price (RRP) 50g £115 Wholesale from us: £65 x 50g x 18” £75 x 50g x 22” £70 x 50g x 20” £80 x 50g x 24”.

After your deposit has been received your next steps will include a calendar link to book your Marketing Strategy and Plan. Plus at this stage we will email you an Onboarding Form to complete for you to share your ideas on your Brand Colours for your new packaging.

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WHEN SOAP IS NO LONGER JUST “SOAP”…

The humble bar of soap has most definitely got an upgrade…Say hello to the new generation of clever soap bars that are transforming the way we cleanse forever. Each with their own purpose and function, ECO WARRIOR Bars (£4.50/100g) are vegan, plant-based, plastic-free, biodegradable and sustainable cleansing bars, each with their own unique essential oil blend and packed with skin loving ingredients like oatmeal, Argan oil and glycerine, putting a stop to all the elements that have given soap a bad rap. From a blemished skin cleanser and moisturising body scrub to a sensitive scalp shampoo, ECO WARRIOR has you covered.

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DELICATE SCALP Eco Warrior Clear Skin Bar, £4.50/100g

Eco Warrior Clear Skin Bar, £4.50/100g • A nourishing and clarifying cleansing bar which contains detoxifying Charcoal draw out impurities, reduce excessive sebum production and ease irritated, inflamed skin • Grapeseed Oil works to nourish and soothe dry and sensitive skins, whilst a Tea Tree essential oil blend provides powerful anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties

• A nourishing and clarifying cleansing bar which contains detoxifying Charcoal draw out impurities, reduce excessive sebum production and ease irritated, inflamed skin • Grapeseed Oil works to nourish and soothe dry and sensitive skins, whilst a Tea Tree essential oil blend provides powerful anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties

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SIZZLING SUMMER Just in time for the sizzling summer months, British skincare experts Fade Out has expanded its affordable beauty repertoire with the launch of its freshly squeezed new Vitamin C collection, Pure Glow.

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esigned to boost the skin’s radiance levels and enhance the complexion’s natural glow factor, the Pure Glow trilogy is comprised of a targeted day cream, nourishing night cream and an exfoliating facial wash that are best used synergistically for optimum luminosity.

Formulated with a lineup of powerful natural, active ingredients Pure Glow features Fade Out’s lightest texture yet. A gel-based formulation that is rich yet airy and easily absorbed into the skin providing an instant hit of hydration

and nourishment. True to the hero ingredients cult brightening reputation, Vitamin C works in symbiosis with Niacinamide and Pink Pomelo extract to activate cell renewal and tackle unwanted areas of pigmentation by gently exfoliating the skin without irritation. The hard-working hybrid of ingredients also provides strengthening antiinflammatory benefits that help to reduce puffiness whilst simultaneously protecting cells from environmental damage.

The result? A brighter, more youthful complexion that feels balanced and even. Summer selfies have never looked so good.

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EXPERTS REVEAL TOP NUTRITIONAL TIPS FOR GAINING MUSCLE Gaining muscle is not just down to how many hours you spend in the gym, it is essential that you are balancing your nutritional intake alongside your training in order to efficiently increase muscle mass. Fitness expert Anthony O’Reilly from BarBend has revealed a guide to help people learn how to gain muscle.

CALCULATE YOUR CALORIES Gaining muscle involves striking the right balance between eating excess calories to build muscle and overeating which may cause weight gain, so it’s vital that you track your calories as precisely as possible. It’s near to impossible to guess your exact calorie intake so to properly track your calories, it’s best to use a calorie counting tool such as a phone app so you can see your exact nutritional intake and tailor it to your body and routine.

MASTER THE TIMING OF PROTEIN INTAKE In the past, there has been a lot of talk surrounding the term ‘anabolic window’ which means that there is a very limited time period after working out for protein or carbs to be absorbed

properly by muscles to aid muscle growth. Despite this, new studies have found that spreading protein intake out over the course of the day is still an effective way for your body to process the protein to build muscle.

EAT THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF FAT Although fatty foods are generally bad for you due to the link between saturated fats and heart disease, there are also good fats that help contribute to the hormonal functions of the body including testosterone production which is necessary for muscle growth. Some examples of good fats are avocado, salmon, peanuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame oil etc, which all provide essential nutrients for efficient cellular function and overall health.

TRACK YOUR MACROS Although tracking calories constantly is normally not advised, if you are wanting to really build muscle you will need to make sure you are consuming essential macronutrients for muscle growth such as carbohydrates, fats and protein. Carbohydrates provide energy for exercising; fats support hormonal function and protein is integral for building muscle but the number of macros you should be eating is completely dependent on the individual and what you are trying to achieve.

FOCUS ON YOUR PROTEIN INTAKE When looking to gain muscle, the most important macronutrient to focus on is protein. Also known as essential amino acids (EAAs), there are nine that are an integral part in maintaining a healthy diet and building muscle. As part of a normal western diet, you are probably already eating enough protein without realising with white and red meat being the highest sources of protein.

However, vegetarians and vegans should be a little more mindful when trying to build muscle, as most vegetable-based proteins lack some EAAs. A good variety of alternatives such as soybeans, lentils, rice, beans and other grains should ensure that you are consuming enough protein for your body.

EAT THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CARBS Carbohydrates are often seen in a negative sense when it comes to diet plans and are often limited or sometimes even completely cut out. When it comes to building muscle however, carbs are a fundamental part of a nutritional plan. When exercising, carbs are converted to glucose and restores glycogen which provides energy to the body and helps endurance in the gym. The only thing you should be careful of is making sure you are consuming the right sources of carbs, some of which include brown rice, oatmeal, wholewheat bread or pasta etc.

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OTO BECOMES THE FIRST LUXURY CBD BRAND TO RECEIVE FOOD SAFETY ASSOCIATION VALIDATION IN A CLEAR STEP TOWARDS MARKET REGULATION The milestone comes as OTO embarks on a series B raise for over £15m LUXURY CBD BRAND, OTO, HAS BECOME THE FIRST PREMIUM CBD AND WELLNESS LINE TO SECURE VALIDATION FROM UK FOOD SAFETY REGULATORS FOR ITS PRODUCTS, FOLLOWING INCLUSION IN THE FOOD SAFETY AGENCY’S (FSA) CBD PUBLIC LIST. In its business guidance on cannabidiol (“CBD”) as a ‘novel food’, the FSA states that the sale of over-the-counter CBD products in the UK is allowed only for existing brands that are included in the CBD Public List.

OTO is a UK based brand which helps consumers ‘find their space’ through a range of considered and beneficial products which fit easily into daily lives. The brand has recently raised more than £3.7 million, including £2.8 million via crowdfunding in October last year, rapidly exceeding the original £2 million target.

With the ever-growing consumer demand for wellbeing solutions, OTO has seen record sales in ingestibles; including its world first CBD Bitters, botanical seltzers and award-winning ‘sleep drops’ - a product that has seen a sales growth of 218% in the last 12 months.

Since launch, OTO has become the most awarded CBD brand globally, and is the only brand to feature in all premium stockists, including Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, and Liberty.

Earlier this month, the brand unveiled its first cross-channel PR campaign in partnership with 90s electronic band, Faithless.

Born from the insight that 82% of

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Britons experience insomnia, and over half consider themselves ‘bad sleepers’, the venture saw the band remix the iconic dance anthem ‘Insomnia’ for the first time in 27 years, turning it into a new piece of music designed to lull listeners into a deep, restorative sleep.

After recently raising over £2m, OTO is immediately embarking on a series B raise for over £15m, to support the international expansion of the leading luxury CBD brand, but also to fund merger and acquisition opportunities in the broader lifestyle and wellness space.

Looking to merge and acquire businesses both within and without the cannabidiol sector in the UK, Europe and the USA, OTO recently appointed Mark Barnard, former chairman of Harvest, to support and guide the business. The drinks guru, who brings immeasurable experience in the category to OTO, previously held senior executive roles at Diageo and Unilever.

Founder and Creative Director, Gemma Colao says: “We avidly welcome the improved regulation of CBD products and are enthusiastic about the opportunities it will bring to us at OTO. We are confident this regulation will provide stronger trust and reassurance to people who want to discover our range of products, and we remain committed to offering the highest quality, effective, safe and compliant CBD products to market in line with these regulations.

We are excited to move forward with our pioneering product range as a result of our validation, encouraging more and more people to turn to our thoughtful and effective products and reap the benefits of our optimum strength CBD guarantee.”

ABOVE Founder and Creative Director of OTO, Gemma Colao

Since entering the market in 2019, OTO, founded by husband and wife duo, James Bagley and Gemma Colao, has developed over 35 products from Spa treatments to Sleep Drops, Seltzers, Massage Oil and Pillow Mist to CBD Cocktail Bitters, and has recently expanded into the US and Asian markets.

For more information on OTO, please visit otocbd.com.

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INEOS SPORT ON HAND TO PROTECT UNITED FITNESS BRANDS, BECOMING OFFICIAL SANITISATION PARTNER TO THE UK’S FIRST WELLNESS SUPER GROUP INEOS Sport, from leading hygiene solutions provider INEOS Hygienics, has become Official Hygiene Partner to United Fitness Brands, introducing dedicated sport sanitisers into all KOBOX and Boom Cycle studios - with Barrecore set to follow suit INEOS SPORT, from leading hygiene solutions provider INEOS Hygienics, has become Official Sanitisation Partner to United Fitness Brands, the UK’s first Fitness Super Group.

INEOS Sport is the new range of professional sport sanitiser sprays which have been co-developed with elite sports teams to help prevent the spread of infection among wellness fans, while keeping performance front of mind.

Designed to help keep your class schedule on track, improve your performance, and limit workout setbacks and lost days due to illness, INEOS Sport has been introduced into all KOBOX and Boom Cycle studios with Barrecore set to follow suit.

Founded in 2011 as England’s first indoor cycling chain, Boom Cycle offers an immersive ‘party on a bike’ workout to its loyal community and has five studios across London which are each protected with INEOS Sport. As are KOBOX’s four ‘fight club meets nightclub’ boxing studios.

The first of its kind Sport range uses a specialist fast drying, non-slip formula made with 70-75% hospital grade alcohol, that leaves hands and equipment protected and ready for action - whilst killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses.

Fran Millar, CEO of INEOS Hygienics said: “After an incredibly rough ride, it’s great to see the appetite for gyms and leisure centres returning.

“Fitness fans want to be able to take on their workout routines - or kick start new ones - in full confidence that they are in a safe environment.

“With INEOS Sport as Official Hygiene Partner to United Fitness Brands, the community are in safe hands, and can confidently spin and box knowing they’re protected from viruses and bacteria.”

The INEOS Sport Equipment Sanitiser Spray will keep the United Fitness Brands community in safe hands as the ergonomically designed aerosol is the perfect component to sanitise shared equipment 26

The new range of professional sport sanitiser sprays will keep the United Fitness Brands community in safe hands, conveniently sanitising shared equipment - from boxing gloves, mats and weights to bike shoes and adjusters effectively and conveniently - from boxing bags and gloves, mats and weights to bike shoes and adjusters.

While the 50ml personal Sport Hand Sanitiser Spray will be retailed by United Fitness Brands and available to purchase in the studios for £1.99 per unit.

With INEOS Sport Official Sanitisation Partner to United Fitness Brands, class-goers can enter the shared studio spaces and exercise in complete confidence, knowing that the shared equipment has been thoroughly sanitised, providing protection from viruses and bacteria.

United Fitness Brands Co-founder Hilary Rowland said: “We have long-standing, dedicated communities who regularly come to our studios as part of their daily lifestyle, and we know that keeping fit and healthy is hugely important to them, which is why we’ve partnered with INEOS Sport as our Official Hygiene Partner.

“People are so much more conscious and aware of hygiene now. With our classes offering top of the range shared equipment, we want everyone who walks through our doors to be totally confident that we take sanitisation seriously and are working with the most reliable and trusted name in hygiene to keep everyone in safe hands and performing at the top of their game.”

As one of leading producers of high purity ethanol in Europe, INEOS Hygienics will also supply their state-ofthe-art touchless Sanitiser Dispensers to United Fitness Brands.

Designed by Toby Ecuyer, head designer of the INEOS Grenadier 4x4, the meticulously crafted INEOS Sanitiser Dispenser is a feat of British design and Swiss engineering. The efficient and stylish device seamlessly delivers hospital grade sanitiser onto hands, killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses - without any contact.

As an essential device in instilling confidence and safeguarding the United Fitness Brands community, the touchless dispensers have been positioned in each KOBOX and Boom Cycle location, to safely welcome people into the studios.

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INEOS Hygienics was at the forefront of the pandemic response, and now produces one million bottles of hand sanitiser every month. Free of impurities and formulated to meet the specialist requirements of health care environments, INEOS Hygienics is the UK’s leading hygiene solutions provider.

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Technology & Software

Fitness & Beauty Update

STEPN Successfully Launched its Co-Branded Limited-Edition NFT Sneakers with ASICS on Binance NFT Marketplace STEPN, a move-to-earn Web3 running app, recently joined forces with ASICS to release a limited edition “STEPN x ASICS NFT Sneaker’’ Mystery Box Collection.

The NFT sneakers were hosted and minted on the BNB Chain, and the collection was launched exclusively on the Binance NFT Marketplace.

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STEPN is a Web3 lifestyle app that rewards users with crypto for moving (walking, jogging, or running) outside.

To participate, users have to download the STEPN app, purchase an NFT, and then move outdoors to earn tokens.

Users are able to spend their earnings within the STEPN ecosystem or swap it out to an external account and cash out for profit.

The collection, co-branded by STEPN and ASICS, garnered significant interest from the community, with over 195,000 participants and subscribed tickets. The total trading volume exceeded $10M USD with the floor price being maintained at over $3,000, exemplifying the success of this Initial Game Offering (IGO) launch.

Joe Pace, Head of Business Development at ASICS, commented: “ASICS is committed to inspiring people to have a sound mind in a sound body and we aspire to apply technology in thoughtful ways to advance that mission. Our partnership with STEPN and their world-class team is designed to encourage the Web3 community to step away from their screens and get walking, jogging, and running outdoors.

The STEPN app is an incredible feat of technological innovation and we believe that ASICS’ immediate and long-term collaborations with them will help millions across the world achieve a sound mind in a sound body.” $100,000 from the sale proceeds of these NFT Sneakers will be donated towards a charitable cause jointly by STEPN, Binance and ASICS.

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“Within the span of a few months, STEPN is proud to have attracted a huge, enthusiastic following in the Web3 space,” said Jerry Huang, cofounder of STEPN. “Our partnership with ASICS couldn’t have come at a better time. ASICS is one of the top performance footwear brands in the market globally, and we’re excited to share the benefits of Web3 to a new, diverse pool of fitness enthusiasts.”

Yawn Rong, co-founder of STEPN added: “Users can expect more exciting developments from STEPN in the future. The app has plans to integrate more SocialFi elements into its platform and will roll out exciting features for non-native crypto users to facilitate their onboarding onto the Web3 world.

The partnership with ASICS marks the strategic start of that journey.”

The positive results further highlight the support from the Binance ecosystem, including the good design of the Binance NFT Subscription Mechanism as a fair and square opportunity for a large number of users to participate in Binance NFT primary sales, and enjoy an elevated NFT experience.

Since launching its public beta in December 2021, STEPN has skyrocketed in popularity and crossed the $1 billion dollar market cap. User growth and engagement has also steadily increased, with total app downloads exceeding 1 million.

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