Skincare

Bargain bin

Best budget beauty buys: SKINCARE

Natasha Silva-Jelly We've trawled supermarkets and chemists for the 50 top value-for-money beauty products. This week: skincare.

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Spring clean

Skincare that works

Natasha Hughes What to look for in a skin cream and what to avoid.

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Diagnostics

Fact v Fiction: DNA in skincare

Natasha Silva Jelly Can a DNA profile help to prevent the signs of ageing?

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New study

Does sunscreen block vitamin D?

Julia Teen Sunscreen and Vitamin D - new research proves that the two can go hand-in-hand.

Hard cell

Stem cells latest front in anti-ageing battle

Renae Leith-Manos Are stem cells about to change the way we think about in anti-ageing creams?

Handle with care

How to keep your skin happy, healthy and hydrated, even in the dead of winter.

Make-up in minutes

Make-up in five minutes? Eliza Ashe shares her secret.

New research

Want wrinkle-free skin? Here's how

Forget expensive creams, here's a low-cost wrinkle treatment that works.

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Female hairloss

Thinning hair is not a male only problem

Renae Leith-Manos Male hairloss is accepted as part of life but what happens when your hair is thinning and you're a woman?

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Silver lining

Scientists find cure for going grey

A cure for grey hair that will allow millions to throw away their hair dyes could soon be available, researchers say.

Eyes wide open

What's behind the trend for Asian people to have their faces "Westernised", wonders Benjamin Law.

Sweet beauty

Is sugar ageing you?

Renae Leith-Manos Excess processed sugar in your diet, even in small amounts can cause dark circles, wrinkles, dehydrate skin and can fast track the aging process.

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How to get the most beauty from sleep

Beauty expert Natasha Hughes answers your questions.

Beauty misconceptions

Skin myths

Julia Teen Beauty fact or fiction? We talk to the experts about separating hard truths from common misconceptions.

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Beauty trends

Make mine a beauty 'Lite'

Natasha Silva-Jelly The latest beauty trends can be summed up with "good things come in small doses".

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Viral response

Waxing increases risk of STI

Judy Barouch To hair or to bare... down there? Seems there's a new factor to take into consideration when deciding on this vexing (or should that be waxing) question.

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Rise and Shine

We all want bouncy, glossy hair but getting the look can be a catch 22.

Help! I don't like breakfast

Natasha Hughes Meal suggestions for people who don't like soggy cereal and spongy toast.

Au naturale

Perfecting the natural look with make-up

Shelly Horton Looking like you're not wearing any makeup, yet hiding all your blemishes and highlighting your favourite bits, takes a lot of time and skill.