‘My skin was bright red’: batches of ‘compromised’ facial mask recalled after users report burns

Consumers urged to self-test skincare and beauty products in Australia’s largely unregulated market after users react to Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

Can you hack yourself happy? Five DIY health crazes put to the test

From cold baths to burning sage, there’s a self-improvement hack for everything. But do they work?

Seasonal makeover: from couch potato to festive diva

Lockdown has not been kind to our beautiful selves, but now it is time to shape up. Emma Beddington gets to work on her pre-Christmas, full-body makeover. But where to begin?

Why finding your favourite fragrance will make you feel better

Our sense of smell is crucial to survival – so wearing the right perfume could be more important than you think

Mulan: why it was a missed opportunity to create a strong Asian woman on screen

In casting waif-like Liu Yifei in its live-action remake, Disney squandered its chance to show a Chinese audience that girls can be both beautiful and tough

Screen burn: why the glare from your computer could be ageing your skin

Researchers have suggested a week in front of a screen is the same as 25 minutes in the sun. So should you be slapping on the sunblock every morning before sitting down to work?

Beauty sector angry and puzzled as pubs reopen, but not salons

Ministers accused of sexism for overlooking industry in lockdown easing plan

From going grey to hand washing: 12 lockdown habits we’re going to keep

Life in lockdown has been an exercise in patience, but for some, there have been rewards worth bringing into their ‘new normals’

Best foot forward! How to give yourself a pedicure

Nail bars may be closed, but your feet don’t have to suffer. Here’s an expert guide to caring for your feet and trouble-shooting everything from hard skin to ingrown nails

Play it safe with the best new British sunscreens

Yes, we all need vitamin D, but you should never be without reliable sun protection