Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
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Once taboo, injecting is becoming normalised in the beauty industry and on social media. But what do peptide serums actually contain? And do the anti-ageing claims stack up?
Whether titanium dioxide is carcinogenic has become a battle in the courts. But it’s a complex scientific question with no firm answer.
Children as young as six months are exposed to adult cosmetics. Risks include hormone disruption, skin reactions and long-term health concerns.
Guidelines say consultations must thoroughly assess whether a patient is suitable for a treatment. But someone under 18 can still get Botox without parental consent.
Personal care products, such as hairspray, perfume and deodorant, can contain potentially toxic chemicals. Here’s what you need to know.
The skin barrier is made from layers of keratin and lipids which prevent harmful molecules from getting into the body.
Increased confidence from its AI developments, as well as the spending might of the TikTok generation, may have played a role.
Some tattoo inks contain unlabeled materials that can cause allergic reactions.
A pre-print paper has called into question the long-held marketing claim that hyaluronic acid can hold 1,000 times its weight in water.
Yes, you need to wash them but no, you don’t need to use micellar water to do it.
Most people don’t know what these labels really mean − and advertisers take advantage of that fact.
Shea is a key economic crop for poor women in the northern parts of Ghana.
Finding cosmetics that are free of hormone- disrupting chemicals often means paying more. An epidemiologist explains the risk, particularly for young women.
PFAS are chemicals used in cosmetics and personal care products that can persist in the environment for a very long time. New regulations seek to ban PFAS, but Canada needs to take further actions.
Remember: the presence of something does not automatically mean it is harmful. It is the dose that makes the poison.
With a huge array of nail cosmetics to choose from, people are getting manicure makeovers on a regular basis. But do your nails need a holiday?
From miscarriages to cancer, poor regulation of cosmetics in the US have taken a devastating toll on consumers’ lives. Are European consumers any safer?
What you need to know about blue light protection lotions.
Here’s what to consider when buying anti-ageing skincare products.
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