Influencers, online retail and AI have created a new generation of customers for Sephora.
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Increased confidence from its AI developments, as well as the spending might of the TikTok generation, may have played a role.
Hyaluronic acid is now in many beauty products and cosmetics.
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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.
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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.
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Does SPF in makeup and moisturisers provide effective sun protection?
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Retinol, or vitamin A, is everywhere in skincare products, but what does it actually do?
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Remember: the presence of something does not automatically mean it is harmful. It is the dose that makes the poison.
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Our bodies are home to many other species, and most are relatively harmless – even if they might sound disgusting to some.
Sunscreens can help reduce the amount of damaging radiation our skin gets.
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It’s thought that up to 80% of skin ageing is the result of sun exposure.
Anti-ageing skincare products are marketed to people of all ages.
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Here’s what to consider when buying anti-ageing skincare products.
Castor oil plant is popular in rural South Africa for its medicinal qualities.
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Traditional herbal medicines and cosmetics remain popular in South Africa especially in rural areas where they are part of people’s culture.
Our obsession with looking and feeling younger has only grown since the 20th century.
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At-home electrical ‘therapies’, hormone treatments, and skin ‘foods’ were just some of the popular treatments people used to look and feel younger.
There’s nothing worse then a sore pimple. But there’s a few things you can do to avoid a breakout.
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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.
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When it comes to looking after your skin, some stubborn “facts” endure, so a dermatologist sets the record straight.
Eczema, which is common in babies, is itchy and painful.
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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
Sunscreen protects from skin cancer, burning and from the sun’s ageing effects.
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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?
She knows her lines.
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The actress knows it’s not all about creams.