From slip, slop, slap to jab, peel, zap: Australia spending on cosmetic procedures, but not public health

In a land of blazing sunshine and a seemingly bottomless desire for more beautiful skin, it is ironic we still face a shortage of dermatologists

Protein dream: can eating collagen improve your skin?

Collagen supplements are booming, but there is mixed advice on whether eating the protein offers anything more than a healthy, balanced diet

Here’s the rub: facial massage can have benefits but not for your skin

Touted as an anti-ageing treatment on social media, it is relaxing, but dermatologists say other claims are ‘fundamentally mythological’

Decolonising dermatology: why black and brown skin need better treatment

The long read: During my medical training, it was almost always assumed that my patients would be white. That prejudice is harmful in its own right – and when it comes to dangerous skin conditions, it can be deadly

Play it safe with the best new British sunscreens

Yes, we all need vitamin D, but you should never be without reliable sun protection

How to clean your makeup brushes

Synthetic or natural, they will last longer if you wash and dry them carefully once a week – without using hot water

The deserving pore: does ‘skin gratitude’ really give you a dewy complexion?

Beauty gurus are adding an unlikely new step to their fulsome skincare regimes: saying thank you to their epidermis

‘Never sleep in your make up’: five ways to avoid spots

If you are careful about what you use on your face and hair, as well as what you eat, it can help to keep your skin healthy

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