In the quest for better skin, we are faced with an overwhelming choice of creams and serums to enhance our appearance. Here's what works – and what doesn't
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Skincare
There are more than just aesthetic reasons to take care of our biggest organ – emerging evidence suggests a surprisingly strong connection between keeping your skin healthy and staving off age-related conditions like diabetes, heart disease and dementia. In this special series, we look at the evidence behind six key questions about skincare.
Emerging evidence suggests a surprisingly strong connection between keeping your largest organ healthy and staving off age-related conditions like diabetes, heart disease and dementia
From carotenoids to vitamins C and E and minerals such as selenium, here are the most important nutrients to slow skin damage
Our skin is host to a thriving community of bacteria, some of which help to restore and protect our epidermis. The hunt is now on for treatments that make the most of these allies
Laser therapy, microneedling and vampire facials are among the bizarre, non-surgical treatments that have become widely available, but their evidence base is decidedly mixed
We are often told to wear SPF throughout the year – but the science behind this advice is nuanced. The truth may depend on where you live
Understanding how stress can affect your skin could lead to reductions in conditions like acne and eczema
