California considering banning biodegradable microbeads from personal care products
The state is considering a bill that would prohibit microbeads, even if they’re made from bioplastic, eliminating a longstanding loophole
You had me at ‘vagina rejuvenation’: my weird day out at an anti-ageing exhibition
Caviar face masks, fat-shattering radiowaves, ‘Dracula therapy’ … this show offers all kinds of help for tired eyes, muffin tops and flagging energy
How often should you wash your hair? Every five days if you’re Kim Kardashian
This week, the US socialite revealed that she washes her hair every five days. Too little? Too much? We asked an expert
Braces at 30 – and I’m still smiling
Does the idea of braces as an adult fill you with horror? It certainly did me – until I embraced my inner Josh Saviano from The Wonder Years
What’s in your shampoo?
What do the long chemical names on your shampoo bottle label really mean? Explore our interactive to find out
Is your shampoo full of harmful chemicals?
Even the most discerning consumer finds it hard to understand the labels on hair care products. Here’s how to better read the back of your shampoo bottle
Fed up of your double chin? There could soon be an injection for it
It’s one of the curses of growing older, but now a US company hopes its new compound could be just the thing for those sick of sagging fat
Countdown to big birthdays: how it feels to be on the cusp
The big birthdays are meant to be the scariest, but new research shows that we take the year before them the hardest – having affairs or running marathons. Oliver Burkeman, 39, and others come clean about being on the cusp
Men’s after-shave moisturising creams
Beards may be having a moment, but for those men still preferring the clean-shaven look, these lotions and potions will give you much satisfaction, says Ed Cumming
Is it really healthier to live without shampoo?
Sali Hughes: A new book supporting the 'no-poo' movement suggests that chemical detergents ruin your hair, but you'll need to pass through a smelly stage to achieve luscious results