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Can Food Supplements Slow Biological Ageing? Anti-Ageing Boosters, Anti-Wrinkle Pills and “Longevity” Drinks

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Anti-ageing boosters, anti-wrinkle pills and “Longevity” drinks: the market for food supplements is booming, especially among people over 40. Adverts...

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The Korean ILLIYOON ceramide gel for sensitive skin

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Sensitive, stressed skin has long felt like a widespread issue: central heating, air conditioning, retinol, exfoliants or simply everyday stress...

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Stevioside microneedle patches could boost minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Minoxidil, one of the best-known treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) – the typical pattern hair loss – may be made...

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How to Clean Your Hairdryer Safely (and How Often to Do It)

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The hairdryer is resting on the edge of the basin, still warm from the last time you used it. Behind...

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3 Best Lifting Hairstyles After 50 for a Fresher Face

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Many people notice it first thing in the morning in the mirror: the face looks tired, the chin seems less...

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Weleda Astaxanthin Serum Drops: anti-ageing serum under 10 euros

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

At a time when anti-ageing skincare can easily cost €60 or more, one small bottle stands out: a pharmacy serum...

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Fuller Eyebrows: 4 Simple Steps Without Microblading

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

That can be changed. Brow trends come and go, but the desire for a natural, full shape doesn’t disappear. If...

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Attractive in Later Life: Practical Self-care Habits for Women Over 40

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Serums, creams, make-up, hair appointments: as we get older, many of us recognise the pressure to keep looking “fresh” and...

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L’Occitane Night Serum: An Overnight Reset for Tired Skin

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

A serum is now promising an overnight comeback. If you look in the mirror in the morning and see a...

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Collien Ulmen-Fernandes and the Deepfake Shock: When AI Fakes Feel Real

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The studio lights are harsh - almost uncomfortably honest. Collien Ulmen-Fernandes is in the make-up chair, going through a familiar...

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Batiste Sensitive Dry Shampoo for a Sensitive Scalp

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Between work, nursery pick-up, commuting, a fitness class and totally unexpected appointments, one thing is often pushed to the bottom...

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Cool Blonde for Brunettes in Spring: Why Icy Blonde Can Look Harsh

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

In spring, many dark-haired women dream of a dramatic blonde transformation - but one on-trend shade can make facial features...

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Straight Hair, Heat and Straighteners: How Much Heat Is Too Much?

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The hairdryer is already on “Turbo”, while the straighteners in the bathroom are glowing red like a warning light. Hair...

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The Danish anti-ageing method from Copenhagen

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Walking through Copenhagen, you notice it quickly: many women look calm, clear-eyed and strikingly fresh-faced - even well into their...

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How to dispose of old nail varnish properly

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Many people regularly have a clear-out in the bathroom and, without thinking twice, drop old nail varnish into the household...

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3 Granny mistakes to avoid with your hairstyle after 60

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

On a Saturday morning in a hair salon, it can feel like a miniature social stage. A woman in her...

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The geological cost of stainless steel needles in cosmetic injectables and critical minerals

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

The worldwide rise in injectable cosmetic treatments and fillers is fuelled by what can feel like a near-universal desire to...

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The Three-Week Method for Home Gel Manicures That Actually Works

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Last Tuesday morning, during our team meeting, I noticed my colleague Sarah trying to keep her hands tucked out of...

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Calvin Klein Euphoria Solar Elixir: the feel-good spring 2026 perfume

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

As rich winter gourmands get pushed to the back of the cupboard, Calvin Klein has a fresh release lining itself...

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The Retinol Timing Mistake Dermatologists See Every Night

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

Sarah looked into the bathroom mirror and felt utterly defeated. She’d spent three months applying retinol faithfully every night, yet...

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How pheomelanin in red hair may neutralise excess cysteine, as zebra finches show

Nicky Harrington • July 27, 2026

A pigment linked with red hair may be doing more than providing colour - it may help the body deal...