The Senior Vice President of Stylesight, a fashion technology and content company, Isham Sardouk recently shared his vision of beauty trends for 2012. According to his forecasts, spring/summer 2012 will center around four main themes. These are Subnation, Ashen, Nutopia and Clarity.

Subnation will be characterized by an anti-conformist approach with colors like pinks, greens and blues. Ashen will bring back memories from the Victorian era with grey monotones flattered by touches of pink. Nutopia will flaunt vibrant shades like oranges and reds while Clarity will be warmed by orchid pinks and light greens that are seen in jelly consistencies. Common factors that will tie these themes together are the consistencies and textures.

Along with the growing popularity of cosmetic treatments, the use of natural ingredients will also increase in the coming year. Especially in procedures which effect the skin. Procedures like skin treatments and laser hair removal will be complemented with natural products to soothe the skin.

Stylesight is a global leader that provides technology and content for people in the fashion and style industries. Their content can vary from latest fashion trends to treatments like laser hair removal or wrinkle freezing. They cater to 3,000 companies and 40,000 users which are spread across 60 countries. Stylesight blends forecasting with analyzing trends in this constantly evolving industry.

Recently Men’s Health Magazine named Jennifer Aniston “the sexiest woman of all time”. Raquel Welch, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears, Pamela Anderson, Jane Fonda, Bettie Page, Ursula Andress and Angelina Jolie rounded out the top ten on the list of 100 women. What makes this honor especially interesting is that the popular actress is over 40, otherwise considered as past her shelf life according to age conscious Hollywood standards.

Many women dream of looking as stunning as the sexy actress. With the appearance of signs of ageing like fine lines and dark spots, this can be difficult. But advancements in cosmetic technology have made it possible to delay ageing and get smooth flawless skin. For instance, microdermabrasion is a popular treatment used to lighten fine lines and wrinkles. This can make a significant difference in your appearance. Laser hair removal is another popular cosmetic procedure used to get rid of unwanted hair permanently.

Apart from Jennifer Aniston, many actresses in the top ten are over 40. These actresses look great and lead the foxy-over-40 pack. With the help of modern cosmetic treatments such as microdermabrasion and laser hair removal, you can also be a part of this pack.

Everyone dreams of smooth, beautiful, flawless skin. But, no matter how perfect your skin is, it is impossible to combat age. Fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots are some of the common signs of aging skin. Although you can’t prevent ageing, you can delay the process. According to scientists, gold can effectively brighten complexion and slow down ageing.

A new treatment makes the anti-ageing properties of gold accessible to everyone. The Hydration Gold Moisturizer contains 23 carat particles of the precious metal. The creators of the product claim that it promotes collagen production. Hyaluronic acid is one of the ingredients of the product. It is a substance that occurs naturally in human body. One ml of hyaluronic acid can hold 3000 ml water. This makes it very effective in hydrating skin and combating wrinkles. The product is in high demand and has a long waiting list.

Anti-ageing treatments are always in demand. As such, the popularity of this new product is not surprising. Unwanted hair removal is another sector of the beauty industry that is always in demand. In this category, laser hair removal is rapidly gaining popularity. Professional laser hair removal treatments are a permanent solution for unwanted hair.

Medical professionals in the UK recommend laser hair removal. However, they do advise clients not to compromise on the quality of products and equipment involved in the process. Bristol based doctors who have been in the industry for years performing laser treatments and skin rejuvenating procedures say laser hair removal almost always gives excellent results.

The increasing popularity of such treatments should be accompanied with strict regulations. This year will see one and a half million cosmetic procedures being performed in the United Kingdom. Clinics should be registered and places like beauty salons should always ensure a professional is present while these procedures are being performed. They state that although laser treatments are safe, it does involve a high intensity laser beam which should be handled with care.

Professionals and doctors advise customers not to be tempted by cheap deals and packages. They instead advise people to look for well established companies, which are led by a doctor who is specialized in relevant treatments and where the laser therapists are well trained.

Before getting any procedure done, patients should get an entire check-up and inform the professionals of any other ongoing treatments that they are under. As long as you are in good hands, laser hair removal is safe, painless and long lasting.

Silab, a company that was founded in 1986 and produces natural ingredients for cosmetics was recently presented with the innovation award by the French National Institute of Industrial Property or INPI. The award celebrated its 20th anniversary that coincided with the 60th anniversary of the INPI. This year the award was given to five SMEs and one laboratory, all for their innovative strategy. Other winners in the beauty sector were Nuxe, a brand of natural cosmetics and Cousin Biotech, an organization that specializes in implants, treatments like laser hair removal and prosthesis. Silab’s products are popular among skin treatment centers and laser hair removal clinics as they are safe to use.

This award primarily considers innovation as the reason for growth and Silab invests 20% of its sales in research and development. One third of the company’s man power is involved in the study of natural ingredients and innovation of products, which markets around 2 new products annually.

The latest product released by Silab is to treat ageing in menopausal women. The product named Mesofit is rich in peptides which are pure, derived from artichoke leaves. It provides natural action to skin that is facing problems due to declining female hormones.

Mesofit helps the skin by making up for deficient cells in the dermis and epidermis of the skin. It hydrates the skin and improves its thickness and elasticity making it resemble skin that is pre-menopausal. These results are backed by in vitro and vitro tests.