Meet the Yorkshire doctor who has invented makeup that is resistant to acid attacks - Leeds Live

Meet the Yorkshire doctor who has invented makeup that is resistant to acid attacks - Leeds Live:

• Dr Almas Ahmed is planning to launch her pioneering makeup brand next year

"A doctor from Yorkshire is showcasing the world's first makeup range that is resistant to acid attacks at a big event in Leeds next month.As part of Leeds International Festival, Dr Almas Ahmed is leading a powerful discussion into the rise in acid attacks - and what can be done to prevent the devastating impact they have on the lives of hundreds of people every single year.

Dr Ahmed first started researching the idea of acid attack resistant makeup more than 10 years ago, after model Katie Piper was attacked with sulphuric acid...

"He said: 'If somebody attacks you, just douse it on your face and it should neutralise the acid.'

"I was really shocked that my dad was worrying about that. That made me revisit the research and finish it off."..."
Read all.