The Society of Cosmetic Scientists promotes education, research and collaboration to advance the science of cosmetics.

The 9-5, 5 day working week is outdated and no longer fit for purpose.We invented the weekend a century ago and are long overdue an update to working hours.We're campaigning for a four-day, 32 hour working week with no loss of pay which would benefit workers, employers, the economy, our society and our environment.Together we can build a society where we work to live, rather than live to work.A Four-Day Week benefits:WORKERSBetter work-life balance – gives us the time to live happier and more fulfilled lives, allowing for those non-work parts of life that are often neglected such as:Rest – sleep and the various forms of rest we need while awake Leisure – from spending time with family and friends, to pursuing hobbies and passion projects.'Life Admin' – tasks like shopping, cleaning, managing the finances, and the many parenting duties.Help with the cost of living - a four-day week with no loss of pay reduces the cost of childcare and commuting.EMPLOYERSHigher performance and profits – employers increase productivity and reduce costs - UK businesses would save a combined £104 billion a year if a four-day week was implemented.Greater talent – reducing the working week enables organisations to attract and retain high quality employees who are less stressed and take fewer sick days.THE ECONOMYLower unemployment – UK suffers simultaneously from overwork, unemployment and underemployment.Increased productivity – working fewer hours would boost the UK’s productivity.SOCIETYBetter mental and physical health Gender equality – a more equal share of paid and unpaid work, including of caring roles traditionally ascribed to women.Strengthened communities – more time to build relationships and care for children, the elderly and the disabled.THE ENVIRONMENTMore free time allows us to make environmentally-positive choices,A reduced carbon footprint – we could reduce the UK's carbon footprint by 127 million tonnes per year

We are working towards a day when the creative industries are more accessible and inclusive so that people can thrive in the creative industries regardless of their socio-economic background.

Supporting social mobility for early stage start-ups to grow and develop their concepts to viable businesses.

5 Squirrels Ltd manufactures and supplies own brand cosmeceutical to skincare specialists, globally. We are a one stop shop for all cosmeceutical formulation requirements including:- Research and Development- Product & Brand Development- Product Manufacturing- Regulatory Compliance- Design and Branding- Photography and Pack Shots- Sales and Marketing Support- Business Planning- TrainingWe offer low cost, low risk, low MOQ solutions via our white label options through to bespoke formulations for clients who require more exclusivity and can produce small batches through to, large, full run capability.We have launched 400+ skincare brands, confidentially, since 2014 and support business owners working in skin care to improve client retention and grow their businesses through own brand skincare development.

Medical Aesthetics