Beauty & Wellness

Yes, You Still Need To Use Sunscreen, Despite What You’ve Heard On TikTok

Used consistently, sunscreen reduces your risk of skin cancer and slows skin ageing.

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Why asbestos is still being found in some cosmetics

How big is the risk?

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Your ‘skin barrier’ protects your skin and keeps it hydrated – here’s how to look after it

The skin’s natural barrier helps skin hold on to moisture and maintain it’s healthy glow.

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How to treat a sunburn and soothe stressed summer skin

Despite the warnings, we’ve all done it: spent too long soaking up the sun without adequate protection. 

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Four things you can do to boost your collagen

Eating foods rich in vitamin C can help boost collagen in your body.

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How Do Heat Protectants For Hair Work? An Expert Explains

Heat can do amazing things to change your hairstyle but it can come with a cost.

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New move helps extend reach of popular skin balm made with native Kawakawa

Kiwi brand Aotea has pushed into the pharmacy market, giving further legitimacy to its all-natural skin balm, created using native plant ingredients long used in Rongoā Māori.

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Easy ways you can support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to improve awareness on detection and diagnosis and to raise crucial funds that go into supporting people with breast cancer and funding life-saving new research.

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TikTok ‘sunburning’ hack won’t heal your acne – but it may put you at risk of skin cancer

Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying.

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What is a hair transplant? What to know about the risks

Hair loss will affect everyone at some point in their life. But, despite its prevalence, treating baldness is big business.

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How to find the perfect nude lipstick to suit your skin tone

Nude lipstick is like the perfect pair of jeans. It can be worn every day, dressed-up and sexy, or laid-back and low key.

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Why are my cuticles peeling? Here’s how to fix them

Look down at your nails, what do you see?

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Castor oil is all the rage – what you need to know about this alternative remedy

Castor oil, which was once used by fascists in Italy as punishment because of its quick-acting laxative effect, is now a weight-loss trend on TikTok. Not drinking it, but rubbing it on your belly.

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New limits introduced: What’s happening with retinol?

Will new laws around retinol’s use overseas cause a trickle-down effect here as well?

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Can blue light from your phone harm your skin? A dermatologist explains

Can scrolling on our phones really damage your skin? And will applying creams or lotions help?

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What is botulinum toxin resistance? Why your anti-wrinkle treatment might not work like it used to

The surprising reason your anti-wrinkle treatments might not be as effective now as when you first started having them.

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Anti-cellulite products are big business – but here’s what the science says

Although 90% of women have cellulite, we’re yet to see it represented as a normal anatomical characteristic in popular culture.

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What are skin boosters? The injectable treatment that targets deep hydration

Rather than targeting specific areas of the face, a new wave of injectable treatments known as skin boosters aim to improve skin’s overall appearance, texture and hydration.

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New ‘skin quality’ injectable offers lasting hydration for a natural glow

BELOTERO® Revive offers lasting hydration and a ‘fresh from holiday’ glow by improving skin quality and treating the early signs of sun-damaged skin.

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How to steer clear of cracked skin during winter

It is common to suffer from dry skin during the colder months. Taking care to protect it will help prevent sore, cracked areas.

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The Next Big Thing In Skin: Are Exosomes The Future of Anti-Aging?

The use of exosomes in skincare as well as appearance treatments is being promoted as the cutting-edge next generation of aesthetics.

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Swedish pharmacy limits sale of skincare products to minors

Swedish pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat has moved to restrict the sale of selected skincare products to those under 15.

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Olive oil: a health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad?

In the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive oil shots.

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Teenage skincare routines: Everything you need to know

Teenagers often believe that they need expensive skincare products due to recommendations on social media.

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