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[paul augustus] 24/2/2010 16:24

As I'm bored today, I've just emailed Bevis Man at BSF and Sara Stern at Debenhams.

"It is best to err on the side of caution and if a product looks or smells strange, it is worth throwing it away." - Even better would be to have a Timestrip on the product.

[paul augustus] 24/2/2010 16:05

The average British woman's cosmetic bag is out of date by a worrying four years, according to a study on Wednesday. Skip related content
Women are using cosmetics well past the use-by date, unaware that some products could be magnets for germs which could damage their health and looks, said Sara Stern, Director of Cosmetics at retail chain Debenhams.

"British women are famously loyal to make-up brands and products, however, their reluctance to throw away old products is a risky business," Stern said in a statement.

"We wouldn't hesitate to chuck out mouldy or bacteria-ridden food and the same standards should apply to the lotions and potions and that we put on our skin. Beauty is timeless but unfortunately, products are not."

Favourite beauty essentials such as foundation, concealer, blusher, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick and perfume all include a "period after opening" indicator, denoted by an open pot with the number of months of safe use written inside.

Debenhams asked 1,000 women aged 18 to 70 about the contents of their cosmetic bags and their understanding of the health considerations.

Despite European Union guidelines meaning brands have to state product shelf lives, 89 percent of respondents said they were unaware that such information exists, did not understand what the symbol meant or were unable to read the often tiny writing.

Make up, perfume and skincare products used after the expiry date carry a risk of irritation and infection, Debenhams said. This is due to air and bacteria infiltrating the products. Multiuse products carry an even higher risk as they can spread germs from eyes to skin to lips.

To add to the shock factor, 60 percent of respondents admitted they shared make-up with friends and family, multiplying the chances of infection.

More than two thirds of women (68 percent) said they only replace make-up and skincare when they run out, however long that might take.

Nearly three-quarters of those surveyed (72 percent) never wash their make-up sponges or brushes, even though they should do so at least once a week and 81 percent of British women also regularly (at least once a week) go to sleep without removing make-up.

Bevis Man of the British Skin Foundation said it was not always obvious when make-up had passed its prime, so it may not occur to people to replace their products.

"It is best to err on the side of caution and if a product looks or smells strange, it is worth throwing it away."

[59david] 22/2/2010 18:34

Not sure that the recent departure tells us anything about how the company is doing as he was a non-executive not an executive director

[gogoneko] 22/2/2010 11:29

Time to issue a jam tomorrow RNS methinks, or maybe not this time considering the recent departure.

[tea boy] 16/2/2010 22:46

Wisty, last time you yawned they announced the toothbrush contract. What this time, cocoa? hot-water bottles? Nighty-night.

[wisteria2] 15/2/2010 20:48

Yaaaaaaaawwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.

[dnfa1975] 15/2/2010 20:03

next placing at sub 1p?

how much cash rmains?

[looky] 06/2/2010 01:11

i know that Montague Pitman pressured punters into buying TIME. I am sure that this is not the last of this and it may well cause serious damage to TIME in the near future

[gogoneko] 05/2/2010 16:15

Careful how you go! With those rose tinted specs and blinkered vision you may end up finding yourself in another situation you're frustrated to be in.

[sharethelovearound] 05/2/2010 16:06

do you also have any theories about who killed JFK, Diana and whether the CIA flew the planes on 9/11? Must dash - the MUPPETS are on TV.

[gogoneko] 05/2/2010 12:59

Unfortunately it doesn't provide any distance. The fact that he hasn't gone from his non-exec position at NTOG yet he's gone from his non-exec role here gives the impression that there's a link between his activities at TIME and his role at ATR.

[boldtrader] 05/2/2010 12:09

The cleanest decision and really the only decision. Distances TIME from any stigma regarding S. Oakes. Cheers.

[someuwin] 05/2/2010 11:13

Good decision by all concerned I believe, and handled in a professionally manner.

[yaka yaka] 05/2/2010 10:19

Iam out today will continue to watch. Too much doubt with finance etc at moment.
Good luck all :)

[c91nfy] 05/2/2010 10:11

gogo - you really are a pathetic curtain twitcher sometimes. my reading is that the execs have taken the view that they don't want to be associated with him or that he has realised that he is tarnished. Your comment about no reason given is naive and immature - please show me a resignation announcement where the reasons are given - honestly you remind me of Hilda Ogden - an old gossip monger in curlers. I have taken a look at the FSA site and he was not personally censured and is still deemed to be fit and proper by them after what looks like a pretty serious investigation. Pretty much the whole of that small cap sector has been shut down in recent months and there are some ongoing investigations into some very respectable broking houses as well who are under scrutiny for the way that they position a recommendation to their clients.

[gogoneko] 05/2/2010 09:33

... and he's resigned without any reason given?!

Very interesting development.

[gogoneko] 05/2/2010 09:29

We all know that that's really not how AIM companies behave don't we! They simply brush off all the dirt and carry on unless an external force imposes change.

There was obviously quite a lot of dishonesty at Montague Pitman which could have had a three monkeys aspect to it, and it would be interesting to know if TIME was amongst the stock inappropriately peddled. I haven't seen evidence to indicate that it wasn't, and for some time I've been suspicious of the trading activities here.

[sharethelovearound] 05/2/2010 08:57

I have confidence in the execs to make the right decision. if they feel this is an issue for TIME then I doubt they will allow him to continue as a non-exec.....

[boldtrader] 04/2/2010 13:27

dont actually know whether this bodes well for TIME, we will see.

[gogoneko] 04/2/2010 10:00

Where in the RNS did it highlight the improper nature of the conduct of the company of which Stephen Oakes is a director, and hence under his guidance?

Some posting on this TIME board resemble the three "wise" monkeys, you know, those who try to avoid acknowledging unpleasant activities by looking the other way, refusing to acknowledge it, and/or feigning ignorance.

So which monkey are you monkeywrench?

[monkeywrench] 04/2/2010 09:29

Now, I wonder why I'm not surprised that gog has brought what we all read in
the RNS, to our attention. WAT

[gogoneko] 03/2/2010 17:02

Stephen Oakes in charge of a company accused of mis-selling risky securities leading to administration. Let's hope TIME investors are served better under his stewardship.

[someuwin] 03/2/2010 13:58

I've bought back in with a few since Monday's RNS. I think that after year's of slower than expected adoption they now have enough different products/market sectors to be in a position to achieve profitability.

I am particularly excited by the toothbrush launch. If this achieves mass market acceptance (and I see no reason why it won't) then royalties from these alone will sustain a much higher share price

Timestrip has taken far longer than most expected and many investors have given up on them. But I think now might just be the time to get back in.