No need for ‘dark showers.’ Try these six easy shower upgrades instead

You don’t need to spend four hours on an ‘everything shower’ for an elevated experience. Try these effortless additions – all $150 and under

Sali Hughes on beauty: why cica creams belong in every first-aid kit

More than mere beauty products, these rich, multipurpose emollients are perfect for soothing and comforting sore skin

The winter sleep secret I wish I’d known years ago

Hunkering down in January; hiking boots for outdoor adventures; and cold-weather beauty essentials

The best cold-weather beauty products under £50 (mostly): 24 skin, hair and body essentials for winter

Central heating and chilly temperatures playing havoc? Our beauty expert shares her go-to fixes to hydrate and repair

The truth about health patches: can they really treat stress, spots and lost libido?

For three weeks, I wore stickers on my skin supposed to address all sorts of conditions. Are they a panacea, problem or performance?

Dogs, dopamine dressing and microdosing nature: how to find January joy

New year pick-me-ups; hand cream to soothe dry, chapped skin; and the best clothes to buy secondhand

The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’

These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anything we can do about it?

The best lip balms in the US for 2026

From trusty Vaseline to trendy Supergoop, our top balms will help keep even the driest of lips moisturized this winter

Simple daily rituals for building fun, calm and play into your days in 2026

Breathe, make matcha, don’t eat so fast: these aren’t resolutions, they are simple habits for a more relaxing year

Confessions of a serial leaf stealer: the garden gadget that actually made tidying fun

Autumn’s mess, sorted; tips for better mornings; and the best beard trimmers