Is there asbestos in your makeup? Why women with cancer are suing big beauty brands

As tens of thousands of lawsuits related to Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder flood US courts, many women are coming forward claiming that talc-based makeup gave them asbestos-related mesothelioma. Why is talc still present in almost all cosmetics?

Don’t sweat it: how to find an effective deodorant

From pit stains to Botox and natural formulas, specialists demystify myths and answer questions about the best BO busters

I’m about to have a mastectomy and need some skincare advice

Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to help. This week, Sarah is looking beyond cancer surgery

Seven things you really don’t need to worry about, from ‘straw wrinkles’ to sitting too much

If I’m not worries about these modern dilemmas, then trust me, you needn’t be either, writes Emma Beddington

If you’re feeling rough with chemo, these gentle bath and body treats can help

Familiar rituals and moments spent reconnecting with your body could be soothing

‘Men now want their bum to look good in jeans’: how male butts got bootylicious

From shapewear to surgery, the male quest to build the perfect behind has become a super-sized business

Credible science or false claims: calls for more regulation of beauty products

Consumers need to be able to distinguish between innovative products and marketing hype, say experts

‘I steer away from sugars, and most of all stress’: how six experts look after their own skin

Dermatologists reveal their daily routines, which products they use on themselves and why they avoid soap

More and more people are having ‘tweakments’. But what do we really know about the long-term effects?

Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are growing ever more popular worldwide, but how safe are they? And are fillers and Botox changing our idea of beauty?

‘We’re not making new hairs, we’re rescuing’: could scientists reverse male pattern baldness?

The onset of hair loss can be devastating for some men. But research into experimental cell therapy is offering hope of keeping baldness at bay

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