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

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

Double rinse and avoid fragrance: doing laundry with sensitive skin

Laundry detergents aren’t the most common culprit in causing irritation but a few precautionary measures might help when they do

Kate Moss taps into wellness boom with journey into Cosmoss

Supermodel joins list of celebrities delving into lucrative wellness business with products that ‘help find inner peace’

Eat plants, try pilates and stay positive: how to keep your body younger than your years

Do blueberries make you live longer? Is pilates proper exercise? How do you avoid loneliness? Botox, yes or no? Here’s how to age better

Suspect a jewellery allergy? There may be a simpler explanation

All that careful scrubbing during the pandemic has wreaked havoc with our skin. But hand dermatitis can be eased

Skin Deep by Phillipa McGuinness review – a fascinating study of our largest organ

This wonderfully eclectic book covers everything from cancer to cosmetics, racism to skin hunger, with curiosity and intelligence throughout

‘For five years, I could barely speak’: the skin health campaigner who overcame bullying for severe acne

At school, Scott McGlynn suffered so much abuse for his spots that he would hide away in classrooms at lunchtime. Now, he is a successful podcaster and encourages people to talk openly about the condition on social media