How to care for skin in Australian winter: use thicker creams, foam-free cleansers and don’t skip sunscreen

With the change in seasons, it pays to tweak your routine when cleansing and hydrating your face, hands and body

A moment that changed me: I lost my hair to cancer – and the trauma taught me an essential lesson

I found being bald truly distressing. But losing a vital part of my armour for that long year gave me a whole new perspective

Nine out of 10 beauty clinics breaking the law by advertising Botox – study

Promotion of anti-ageing product is illegal because it is a prescription-only medicine

Perfect skin is a myth. Knowing this won’t cure my eczema, but it relieves the stress

When her eczema worsened, celebrities and Reddit forums did more than steroid creams or serums to help Rachel Signer feel better in her skin

Global craze for collagen linked to Brazilian deforestation

Investigation finds cases of the wellness product, hailed for its anti-ageing benefits, being derived from cattle raised on farms damaging tropical forest

What is collagen and why is it so popular in the beauty industry?

The protein gives our bodies elasticity and resilience, and there’s always a market for products promising to turn back the clock

Behind the bathroom door: are people really eating oranges in the shower?

Eating cool, juicy citrus fruit in a hot shower is ‘the most liberating act of food consumption ever’, according to one TikTok user. And it isn’t the only bizarre bathroom trend

Mushrooms are magic for problem skin, and you don’t even have to eat them

Some fungi are known to soothe sensitive skin but their calming properties are still relatively untapped

To combat dry skin, turn down your shower and care for your microbes

Wild weather can exacerbate a common problem. Experts advise on general preventative measures – and when to see a doctor

Why has Britain fallen in love with Botox? There is only one way to find out …

Increasing numbers of people are using the cosmetic treatment and they are happy to admit it. But what does it feel like to freeze your forehead, does anyone notice – and can it change how you feel about yourself?