Beauty

By Mike Climstein, Jeremy Hudson, Michael Stapelberg and Nedeljka Rosic You’ve got a new brown spot on your face, but is it a freckle or a sunspot? Or perhaps ...

By Zoe Porter and Laurence Orlando Earlier this month, Kmart pulled a “hyaluronic acid cleansing balm” from its shelves, after a teen who used the skincare product was hospitalised, reporting ...

By Michelle Spear Shimmering, wobbling and painstakingly prepared, jelly was a staple of elite Victorian dining tables. But beneath its elegant presentation lay a deeper significance – one that reveals much ...

By Jordan Foster The internet is abuzz with talk of beauty and the lengths we’ll go to achieve it. From Lindsay Lohan’s recent transformation to Donatella Versace’s “...

By Kent Dunlap I broke its neck. When making a vase at the potter’s wheel, I torqued its slippery neck clear off the pot as I tried to thin ...

By Michelle Spear When an 84-year-old man in Hong Kong went to hospital with an enlarged prostate, doctors were startled to see that his skin – and even the whites of ...

The haircare industry is undergoing a period of transformation, shaped by consumer demand for innovation, sustainability, and convenience. Brands that have thrived in their home markets are now looking toward ...

A complete makeup look always looks stunning when paired with the right products for your lips! A woman’s signature feature is often her fiery red lipstick! Just imagine it… ...

By Mike Lee For most of our evolutionary history, human activity has been linked to daylight. Technology has liberated us from these ancient sleep-wake cycles, but there is evidence sunlight ...

By Theresa Larkin When we start to go grey depends a lot on genetics. Your first grey hairs usually appear anywhere between your twenties and fifties. For men, grey hairs ...

Seeing the joy on someone’s face when they get personalised jewellery is special. Last holiday, I gave my sister a necklace with her kids’ initials. She was overjoyed, feeling ...

By Adam Taylor From Kylie Jenner and Rihanna to Ariana Grande and Cardi B, celebrities are sporting long, acrylics – often heavily embellished with nail art – as an expression of their ...

By Nicolas Netien Olive trees have been abundant in Cyprus since Neolithic times and while the benefits of olive oil for the skin were understood by ancient civilisations, they have ...

By Michael Freeman Social media is full of claims that everyday habits can harm your skin. It’s also full of recommendations or advertisements for products that can protect you. ...

By Gustavo Morello This has been a wonderful summer if you follow sports: tennis championships, end-of-season tournaments and soccer’s European Championship and Copa America – all leading up to the ...

By Lisa Smith We’ve all become accustomed to historical inaccuracies in period TV shows (including Bridgerton) but fans of Regency-inspired romance fantasy can’t seem to get over the ...

Hair loss is a common concern that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and aging. ...

Is hyaluronic acid as effective as skincare brands claim asks Lian Liu Hyaluronic acid has become a huge buzzword in the beauty industry, with everything from creams and cleansers to ...

By Daniel Eldridge Micellar water, a product found in supermarkets, chemists and bathroom cabinets around the world, is commonly used to remove make-up. It’s a very effective cleanser and ...

With a career spanning over two decades, Ilona G Garamvölgyi has established herself as a central figure in Cyprus’ beauty industry, blending artistry with personal expression. SARA DOUEDARI meets ...

But Marina Abramović’s products do not seem to be rooted in satire says Marta Zboralska Well-known performance artist Marina Abramović has launched a range of skincare and wellness products. ...

Everyone encounters a bad hair day now and then. But you don’t have to compromise with advanced technology appliances coming into the market. Laifen Professional hair dryer has become ...

Lisa Smithstead looks at how she survived Hollywood before #MeToo Vivien Leigh’s achievements in cinema were extraordinary. Known for her glamour and beauty, the actress rose from a bit-part ...

By Lauren Ball and Emily Burch A beauty trend gaining popularity on TikTok, dubbed the “carrot tan”, claims eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan. But ...