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Protein fragments that repair skin damage could be added to cosmetics

When applied to skin on the forearms, two of these fragments increased levels of key structures that are known to make skin more elastic and youthful

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Closeup dark spots melasma pigmentation skin on face asian woman. Problem skincare and health concept.

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Anti-wrinkle patch uses microneedle injections to restore skin

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Stone Age Europeans may have worn make-up more than 6000 years ago

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Stone Age Europeans may have worn make-up more than 6000 years ago

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ancient face cream

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2700-year-old face cream was made from animal fat and cave ‘milk’

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Frankincense is a holiday favourite, but its future is under threat

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Frankincense is a holiday favourite, but its future is under threat

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A woman using hairspray

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Shampoo is causing air pollution, but let’s not lose our heads

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Anti-ageing skincare testing

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Skincare science is frivolous and warrants attack, right? Wrong

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A hand dangling a breast implant

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Breast implants can lessen gunshot injuries by slowing bullets

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Two women posing for a selfie

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Don’t blame Instagram for the rise of botox and lip fillers

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Causing a stink: The truth about fragrances and your health

Headlines claim scented candles can cause cancer and air fresheners trigger asthma. Is it a load of hot air or is it time to go fragrance-free at work?

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