I’ve quit single-use travel minis in favour of refills

There is no justifiable reason to buy those tiny shampoo bottles when you could use a plastic-free solid bar

Need a last-minute Father’s Day gift? Try these fragrances

Dads like to smell nice but few feel justified in treating themselves – so do it for them

Gua sha: from blotchy bruising to a beauty trend du jour

There’s limited evidence for the purported benefits of gliding a crystal across your face, but more surprising is the trend’s origin story

Shift your vibe! 60 quick ways to make yourself slightly happier

Things feeling a bit stale? These small tweaks to your routine will turn things around, boost your mood and could even make you a better person …

‘I can’t imagine getting married with those teeth’: how Britain fell for adult braces

Lockdowns and video calls have boosted demand for ‘invisible’ teeth aligners. But what do you get for your £1,500 to £4,000? And are some health experts right to be concerned?

How this Queenslander came to terms with her fear of sweat

Puberty spent in a tropical savanna led to me being constantly anxious about wet patches on work shirts. Then I discovered how to make sweat sexy

The allure of communal bathing: ‘This is the first time I’ve felt really OK about my body’

Sharing is self-caring as public bathhouses make an unlikely comeback in Australia

Suspect a jewellery allergy? There may be a simpler explanation

All that careful scrubbing during the pandemic has wreaked havoc with our skin. But hand dermatitis can be eased

Skin Deep by Phillipa McGuinness review – a fascinating study of our largest organ

This wonderfully eclectic book covers everything from cancer to cosmetics, racism to skin hunger, with curiosity and intelligence throughout

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