This is Yorkshire Beauty festival to take place at Harvey Nichols Leeds, The Ivy York and Grantley Hall

Created by Yorkshire cosmetic surgeon Dr Lubna Khan-Salim, the festival aims to celebrate Yorkshire-based businesses and voices by putting the spotlight on key issues including representation in beauty, sustainability, and women’s health.

Dr Khan-Salim says: “We have a real mix of events and topics covered across the week - from the future of biohacking to the language of beauty and the impact of social media. Whether you want to learn more about the latest brands, trends and make-up techniques, or play your part in conversations on pivotal issues impacting the industry and society, there really is something for everyone.”

The week-long festival has garnered support from brands including Harvey Nichols, The Body Shop, John Lewis, The Ivy York, Koncept Studios, Huma Humad and Grantley Hall, which are all hosting events across the week in Harrogate, Leeds, York, and Bradford.

Dr Lubna adds: “We wanted to create something new for the region, that brought together the passion, talent and skills that we have here in Yorkshire. It’s been a real grassroots movement that has generated lots of interest and support, particularly around the representation and inclusivity of beauty and I’m really excited to see the positive impact these events have on those who attend.”

Beauty and Social Media will be the topic of a round table event at The Ivy York on Tuesday, May 23, with lunch over a discussion on the role and impact social media plays when it comes to influencing beauty standards.

Make-up and Identity is the theme for the Harvey Nichols event held on Wednesday, May 24, when broadcaster Stephanie Hirst will be sharing her thoughts on the role that make-up has played in her life and transition, as well as demos from make-up artists using forward-thinking brands such as Fenty and Nars. Wednesday also sees The Future of Health: BiohackHERS take place at Grantley Hall.

On Thursday, May 25, guests are invited to a special event focused just on the beauty of the eyes at Huma Humad in Bradford, with everything from make-up trends and techniques to brows and tweakments covered by the experts, and there will be Aesthetic Treatments - The Lowdown with Insta Lives throughout the day with Dr Lubna

The week will end with an event at John Lewis with its Beauty Society team showcasing the future of beauty and skincare with leading brands including Origins, Lumene and Caudalie.

As part of This is Yorkshire Beauty two bespoke prints have been designed that are available as a poster and jumper to support the Yorkshire-based charity, The Burns Club.

Tickets and details to all the events can be bought at www.thisisyorkshirebeauty.com

Meanwhile, celebrity make-up artist Jo Leversuch will give a make-up masterclass on Wednesday, May 24, 6pm- 7.30pm, at sleep beauty and wellbeing brand Kiss the Moon’s store near Richmond. She will show the techniques and products to create the perfect sun-kissed look for summer, plus how to nourish and rejuvenate tired-looking skin. Tickets, £10 and include a glass of fizz and a Kiss the Moon goody bag, see www.kissthemoon.com, email [email protected] or call 01748 822888.

Venue: Kiss the Moon, 3 Riding School, Richmond DL10 5HQ

The Kiss the Moon range includes Night-time Skincare, Bath and Body, Home Fragrance, Gift of Sleep and Accessories, which can be bought online, or in store at Aske Hall, Richmond.