Thinking of launching your own skincare brand? While you don’t need a formal licence to sell skincare products in the UK, strict cosmetic regulations still apply. From appointing a Responsible Person to ensuring proper labelling and product safety assessments, compliance is essential. In this article, Dr Helena Vos outlines the key legal steps you must follow to sell skincare legally and ethically in today’s competitive beauty market.

Understanding cosmetic labelling is vital for compliance and consumer trust in the UK beauty industry. Post Brexit, brands must navigate both UK and EU regulations to ensure accuracy, safety, and transparency. In this article, Dr Helena Vos breaks down the legal essentials ingredient lists, expiry dates, responsible person details, and more highlighting what businesses must include to remain compliant and ethically sound in a global market.