The allure of communal bathing: ‘This is the first time I’ve felt really OK about my body’

Sharing is self-caring as public bathhouses make an unlikely comeback in Australia

Suspect a jewellery allergy? There may be a simpler explanation

All that careful scrubbing during the pandemic has wreaked havoc with our skin. But hand dermatitis can be eased

Skin Deep by Phillipa McGuinness review – a fascinating study of our largest organ

This wonderfully eclectic book covers everything from cancer to cosmetics, racism to skin hunger, with curiosity and intelligence throughout

From slip, slop, slap to jab, peel, zap: Australia spending on cosmetic procedures, but not public health

In a land of blazing sunshine and a seemingly bottomless desire for more beautiful skin, it is ironic we still face a shortage of dermatologists

The ugly truth: beauty’s not just skin deep – gorgeous people may be healthier too

Good-looking people may be better at fighting infections, a study finds, so don’t feel shallow when you swipe right

Newly pregnant? Your life will change – but your skincare need not

Many products spark fear during this period, but few are off-limits. The main thing is not to start a dramatically different routine

Easy wins: skip the cosmetics counter and put your doctor in charge of your skincare

Talk to a qualified medical specialist about your skin concerns and save time and money by switching to skincare you can pick up in a pharmacy

A new start after 60: ‘I had the most dishonest dark hair imaginable. So at 65 I shaved it all off’

When her daughter’s hair began to turn grey, Marsha Coupé decided she had to say goodbye to her own dyed locks. It was like being reborn

‘I’m going to change, why can’t my body?’: tattoo removal grows up

As tattoos become commonplace, so has the once-pointy subject of their removal. But it isn’t all exes’ names and embarrassing ink that motivates people to part with body art

Protein dream: can eating collagen improve your skin?

Collagen supplements are booming, but there is mixed advice on whether eating the protein offers anything more than a healthy, balanced diet