How dangerous is your deodorant?
A study has found that antiperspirant disturbs the human microbiota, raising concerns about its impact on health. A doctor assesses the risks
Everything you ever wanted to know about skin (but were too busy exfoliating to ask)
Does anti-ageing moisturiser work? Will what I eat affect my skin? And is it ever OK to squeeze a spot?
Does a nose job hurt? You asked Google – here’s the answer
Every day millions of internet users ask Google some of life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the most common queries
Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour by Dita Von Teese – digested read
‘Mais non! I have just noticed that I have yet again failed to get dressed – all I am wearing is stockings!’
Can a drink really make skin look younger?
Nutricosmetics are dietary powders, pills and drinks designed to reverse signs of skin-ageing. It’s predicted to become a £5bn industry by 2020 – but is it just a spoonful of pseudoscience?
Should I worry about my hair loss?
It is normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day, so losing small clumps doesn’t usually mean imminent baldness – hair almost always grows back. Pattern baldness, however, has no magic potions to treat it
Burning up: users of Honest Company’s sunscreen say it fails at basic protection
Jessica Alba’s company has come under fire recently from consumers who reported receiving severe sunburn despite Honest’s claims that it works fine
California considering banning biodegradable microbeads from personal care products
The state is considering a bill that would prohibit microbeads, even if they’re made from bioplastic, eliminating a longstanding loophole
You had me at ‘vagina rejuvenation’: my weird day out at an anti-ageing exhibition
Caviar face masks, fat-shattering radiowaves, ‘Dracula therapy’ … this show offers all kinds of help for tired eyes, muffin tops and flagging energy
How often should you wash your hair? Every five days if you’re Kim Kardashian
This week, the US socialite revealed that she washes her hair every five days. Too little? Too much? We asked an expert