Ingredient red flags: how to spot the chemicals to avoid in food, kitchenware and cosmetics

Should your makeup be fragrance-free? Is it time to purge your kitchen of plastic? Are all food dyes dangerous? These are the everyday ingredients that could be harming your health

Is it true that … eating greasy food causes spots?

Don’t ditch the pizza just yet – acne is more likely to be caused by hormones and genetics

The best body moisturisers: nine favourites for silky smooth, hydrated skin – tested

From rich creams to refillable tubs, these are the best moisturisers for every skin type and season – and how much you should spend

Travelling this summer? Here are 22 beauty and skincare hacks to survive the journey

Travel can wreak havoc on our skin. From face oil to undereye patches, here are the beauty hacks that work, tried and tested by our expert

Burn notice: Gen Z and the terrifying rise of extreme tanning

Nasal sprays, injections and sunbeds – for many people, the yearning for a tan now outweighs the risks. But why?

Are collagen shots and supplements really the secret to youthful skin?

Treatments to boost the protein are all the rage, but the evidence is uncertain and any results could be short-lived

The best moisturising lip balms in the UK to hydrate and protect your lips

Whether your lips are dry, chapped, sunburnt or just in need of some glow, there’s a top-rated lip balm to suit every skincare need

What is hair and scalp oiling, and will it make my locks long like Rapunzel?

While some people are just genetically blessed, many popular hair hacks are simply commonsense, say experts

Forgive me if I raise an eyebrow at Botox mania – it’s because I still can

I’m with Jennifer Garner and Ariana Grande: down with tweakments, be done with fillers and celebrate the lines that make life beautiful, says Coco Khan, a freelance writer and co-host of Pod Save the UK

52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)

Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccups