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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TikTok has turned a blood test into the latest beauty hack. Here’s what low iron can really do to your skin, and what it can’t.
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
Skincare isn’t always a case of ‘the stronger the better’. Getting the right advice helps make sure you find the best treatment for your skin.
Collagen production begins to fall in our twenties and drops further after menopause. Sun exposure, smoking and hormones all play a role.
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?
Among a range of proposed reforms, Australia’s therapeutic goods regulator outlines 3 options for SPF labelling – including removing the numbers altogether.
From viral skincare videos to hyper-muscular influencer bodies online, men are facing increasing societal pressure to look good — just have women have for generations.
The right cleanser can benefit skin health – while the wrong one could potentially cause damage.
Copper peptides signal the body to build collagen and clear out damaged cells.
In the 17th century, patches were used to conceal blemishes like the scars left by diseases like smallpox or even syphilis.
New analysis shows one in three ‘mineral-only’ sunscreens contain UV-absorbing chemicals.
Chlorophyll can’t ‘oxygenate your blood’ and collagen creams don’t magically erase wrinkles. But there is some science behind the hype.
Children as young as six months are exposed to adult cosmetics. Risks include hormone disruption, skin reactions and long-term health concerns.
Just because it’s ‘natural’ and edible doesn’t mean it’s skin-safe. Raw garlic, chilli and turmeric can be far too harsh, unstable and irritating to use as skincare.
Not all moisturisers are actually good at reducing moisture loss. You may still itch as your skin recovers if you’ve been having a lot of really hot showers.
Retinol can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. But it should be used with caution.
Yes, skipping skincare might reduce irritation but it can also invite infection, buildup and even mask disease.
Kmart recently pulled a ‘hyaluronic acid cleansing balm’ from its shelves after a teenager was hospitalised with eye pain. But hyaluronic acid itself is usually safe.
The skin barrier is made from layers of keratin and lipids which prevent harmful molecules from getting into the body.
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Reader, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey
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Senior Lecturer, Product Formulation and Development, Analytical Methods, Monash University
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Lecturer, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Monash University
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Professor of Tissue Engineering, University of Sheffield
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Professor, North-West University
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Professor of Chemistry, UNSW
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Consultant Dermatologist, Monash Health
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Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology, Curtin University and College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Swinburne University of Technology
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Dr, Lecturer and researcher, University of Mpumalanga
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Technician, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University
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Senior Lecturer in English, Loughborough University
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Grant Chair of Dermatology, Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
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Associate Professor in Botany, University of Mpumalanga