Air pollution causes wrinkles and premature ageing, new research shows
Toxic fumes may be the primary cause of skin ageing in polluted cities such as London, New York and Beijing, scientists say
Beauty: the best children’s sunscreens
I want my children to see applying sun cream during warmer months as much a part of their daily routine as brushing teeth
The ugly truth about body dysmorphia
Some children see only things to hate about the way they look. Their condition can lead to depression, anxiety, self-surgery and even suicide, reports Eva Wiseman
Never mind the Botox: meet the men opting for non-surgical treatments
Cosmetic surgery is on the rise, but the real male-grooming growth is in Lipsonix, Silhouettes and ‘injectables’. So who is having all the work done – and why?
Everything you ever wanted to know about hair (but were too busy plucking out grey ones to ask)
Can stress make my hair turn white? Does unwashed hair clean itself? And what causes baldness in both men and women?
TPN is a lifeline, not a beauty treatment: intravenous vitamin therapy explained
For celebrities, it’s the latest must-have treatment. But for others, it’s a matter of life and death. Here the parent of a child who needs daily TPN to stay alive explains why its use as a beauty fad is inappropriate, if not downright dangerous
Are small batch cosmetics safer than the mainstream competition?
Producers of handmade personal care products often claim their goods are safer, and more natural, than the big brands. But do they deliver?
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