Skin

New research

Want wrinkle-free skin? Here's how

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

Beauty misconceptions

Skin myths

Skin Myths: dry skin needs more moisturiser

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

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Sun sense

Nanoparticles don't penetrate skin, study finds

Suncream

Sarah Berry "Breakthrough" claims by cosmetic companies aren't all they're cracked up to be, according to a new study.

Skin care beats surgery

Surgery or skin care?

Natasha Hughes Cosmetic treatments are a waste of time if the home beauty regime's patchy, says a plastic surgeon.

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Killer cosmetics

Skin cream: killing you softly?

Skin cream, lotion, cosmetics, skincare, sun screen.

Sarah Berry Scientists raise the alarm over use of banned toxins in Australian cosmetics.

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Inner glow

The beautiful skin diet

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What to eat - and what to avoid - for a radiant, youthful complexion.

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New study

Does sunscreen block vitamin D?

Sunscreen

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

Stem cells: future of beauty?

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.

Female hairloss

Thinning hair is not a male only problem

Female hairloss: The causes and solutions.

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

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 13:  Actress Helen Mirren arrives at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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

Eyes wide open

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

Sweet beauty

Is sugar ageing you?

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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 trends

Make mine a beauty 'Lite'

Gwyneth Paltrow: pulled back on the botox.

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

Sexually Transmitted Disease...

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

Beautiful woman with magnificent hair beauty for march 24

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

Au naturale

Perfecting the natural look with make-up

Natural beauty

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.

Expert tips

Genius beauty tips

Megan Gale

Natasha Silva-Jelly We asked the experts to reveal their favourite beauty tips, from perfecting a fake tan to finding the perfect shade of lipstick.