How to avoid dry, painful skin in winter

Moisturiser, bath oils and turning the heating down will help keep your skin in good condition

Herbivore Jade Facial Roller – can it improve my skin and bring me peace and harmony?

I’m not sure it is doing much for my complexion, but it is certainly a gorgeous addition to any bathroom

Seven ways to tackle dry skin in winter

Cold weather is the nemesis of silky skin – but ditching the hot showers, exfoliants and woolly jumpers might help

Is Liz Hurley right to moisturise 10 times a day?

The actor credits her healthy glow to an all-day moisturising regime. But does she know her humectants from her occlusives?

‘Pimples are in’ – the rise of the acne positivity movement

From Justin Bieber to Lorde, celebrities and bloggers are going bare-faced on social media and opening up about skin problems. And with 25% of women over 30 experiencing acne, it’s not just a teenage affliction

Seven ways to manage itchy skin

Irritation of the skin can be caused by all sorts of things, but it is particularly prevalent in the hot summer months. Here’s how to treat a range of ailments

Senator demands edible sunscreen be taken off shelves

FDA issued warning about pills promising sun protection but New York senator Chuck Schumer wants them to go further

Germaine, your shock-jock musings just alienate today’s young feminists

With her views on rape, Germaine Greer has torpedoed the chance for women of all generations to find common cause

Have I got adult-onset acne – and do I need treatment?

It’s often not taken particularly seriously, but acne affects 20% of women and can cause scarring in a fifth of those. But there are effective ways of treating it

Does it matter which body lotion I use?

If you have sensitive skin, doctors recommend moisturisers without fragrance or allergic ingredients, but terms such as ‘hypoallergenic’ and ‘dermatologist-recommended’ are often just marketing tools