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How much do we really need to be worried about the effects of blue light on our skin?
Increased confidence from its AI developments, as well as the spending might of the TikTok generation, may have played a role.
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.
The molecules that make micelles are in your dishwashing detergent, your body wash, your shampoo, your toothpaste and even many foods. They are there to help the water interact with the dirt and oils.
Does SPF in makeup and moisturisers provide effective sun protection?
Retinol, or vitamin A, is everywhere in skincare products, but what does it actually do?
Remember: the presence of something does not automatically mean it is harmful. It is the dose that makes the poison.
Our bodies are home to many other species, and most are relatively harmless – even if they might sound disgusting to some.
It’s thought that up to 80% of skin ageing is the result of sun exposure.
Here’s what to consider when buying anti-ageing skincare products.
Traditional herbal medicines and cosmetics remain popular in South Africa especially in rural areas where they are part of people’s culture.
At-home electrical ‘therapies’, hormone treatments, and skin ‘foods’ were just some of the popular treatments people used to look and feel younger.
Oily skin can be a real pain, especially if it leads to pimples. A few simple tricks can keep your skin healthy and decrease the chance of a breakout.
When it comes to looking after your skin, some stubborn “facts” endure, so a dermatologist sets the record straight.
In this clinical trial, the first of its kind, physicians explore whether directly applying a ‘good’ strain of bacteria to the skin can heal eczema
Whenever summer rolls around, it’s easy to forget the basics of sunscreen. How long should I wait after applying it to go in the sun, and how long can I stay in the sun with it on?
The actress knows it’s not all about creams.
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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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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