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15 Aug 2017

Fuel PR: Cosmetic expiration dates – Why do they matter?

We all know food goes out of date, but did you know that so do cosmetics? Nearly all consumers neglect expiration dates on their cosmetics, which is causing concern amongst skincare experts. The US National Institute of Health [1] commissioned a study which showed that 97% of people admitted to having used products which were well past their cosmetic expiration end date. The PAO symbol (period after opening) is present on all cosmetics packaging, informing consumers about how long to […]

14 Jun 2017

Dr Andrew Scott: Our history and vision of the future with tea plant genes | Fuel PR

Our learning in tea plants is taking it’s next steps with Professor Goa’s studies, published this month, from the South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, with Camellia sinensis variety assamica cultivar Yunkang 10. Tea plants have two varieties the first originally found in China around the Ichow hills in Sichuan (Camellia sinensis variety sinensis), found around BC 2736, and the second discovered in India around the hills of Sivagasar, Assam (Camellia sinensis variety assamica) in 1823. Although they originally grew in […]

04 May 2017

Personal Nutrition Emerges As Next Industry Trend – Fuel PR

Personal nutrition is emerging as a key issue and opportunity for the nutrition industry, according to research recently conducted by the organisers of Vitafoods Europe 2017, which takes place from 9 – 11 May in Geneva. The research reflects the emergence of new possibilities such as individualised dietary guidelines, wearable technology, personalised nutrition based on genetic testing and nutrigenomics, which is regarded as both an important short and long term trend. The research highlights the continuing importance of quality evidence […]

11 Oct 2016

Shona Wilkinson and Gillian Waddell Investigate – Is Entomophagy Going To Be The “SUPERFOOD” of the Future? | Fuel PR

Shona Wilkinson, fully qualified nutritional therapist, and Gillian Waddell, Managing Director of Fuel PR, ask: Over two billion people eat insects (entomophagy) so why don’t we eat them in the UK? Insects are healthy – They may not look much but insects are incredibly healthy!  They have a high protein content, high omega 3 content and rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre.  Some insects are even as much as 80% protein by weight! They could help the environment – Each […]

03 Oct 2016

Vaileria Dennis for Fuel PR: 10 Winter Skincare Tricks You Should Know | Fuel PR

The weather has become colder, and it’s bound to be as Fall turns to Winter.  It’s likely that you’ve been noticing changes in your skin as well, and it could be more than just the change in temp that’s making your skin misbehave.  It’s possible that the skincare routine and the products that you are subscribing to are not meant for the harsh conditions of winter. Here are a handful of tips for skincare in winter to get you started […]

12 Feb 2016

7 easy tips on how to start leading an active lifestyle | Fuel PR

Fuel PR thoughts on how to start leading an active lifestyle.