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With a healthy lifestyle, some octogenarians still have very good skin, while others already have deep wrinkles. Photo: Shutterstock

How to slow skin ageing? Don’t smoke, says expert. Plus other tips

Lines write the story of your life on your face, starting from about the age of 25. But there are steps you can take to limit their spread.

How to choose the best toner for dry or oily skin

Bamford is ready to bring its cult products to more consumers in Hong Kong

The ageless A-listers behind skin and haircare brands for women over 40

Innovative hair and skincare products aimed at the older woman won’t stop time but they will help you to grow old gracefully

Naomi Watts and Brooke Shields are two celebrities pioneering skin and haircare brands for women over 40. Photos: Getty, Handout

Heaven scent: the best deodorants for autumn

Discover the best deodorants for your skin this autumn, from Aesop’s herbal blend to Drunk Elephant’s shea butter formula, ensuring freshness without residue or stains

Going nuts: how almonds became a skincare superhero

Almonds are moving from the snack aisle as they turn up in oils, essences and creams, usurping products using the likes of coconut oil, shea butter and argan nuts

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Pimple patches hit the spot, worn loud and proud by these celebs

Patches from brands like Rael, Starface, CosRX, ZitSticka and Peace Out use hydrocolloid gel to calm inflammation and also stop the user from picking at the spot

Starface and other pimple patch brands are attracting even A-listers like Hailey Bieber and Florence Pugh to try their simple spot fix. Photo: @haileybieber/Instagram

How to pick the right kinds of make-up primer for you

Celebrity make-up artist Carolina Pizarro and beauty influencer Zak Heath give their perspectives on a product that has only become more essential

Style Edit: La Prairie’s revolutionary Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream

La Prairie products are gentle on the skin, and designed holistically to ensure longevity and enhance cell functionality – we spoke to the Swiss beauty giant’s director of innovation, Dr Daniel Stangl

Founder Nuria Val on creating Rowse, plant-powered skincare line

Nuria Val, photographer and co-founder of plant-powered skincare brand Rowse, talks to the Post about giving clean beauty a new, luxe look and why she trusted her co-founder right away.

Nuria Val, photographer and co-founder of plant-powered skincare brand Rowse, talks to the Post about giving clean beauty a new, luxe look. Photo: Rowse

Review | Why you should book this stem cell-based facial at W Hong Kong’s Bliss Spa

Bliss Spa at the W Hong Kong uses exclusive products from Swiss skincare brand Cell Premium that features stem cell technology – so what’s the facial treatment like?

Bliss Spa at the W Hong Kong features products from Cell Premium, a Swiss skincare brand that uses stem cell technology derived from the rare apple variety Uttwiler Spӓtlauber. Photos: Bliss Spa

Introducing Antevorta, Sara Jane Ho’s feminine care brand inspired by TCM

After fronting Netflix’s Mind Your Manners, Ho has partnered with ‘work wife’ Annie Ho to launch a brand addressing women’s health using the tenets of traditional Chinese medicine

Meet Hailey Bieber’s beauty guru mum, Kennya Baldwin

The former model married at 21 years old and her parents tied the knot young too – Kennya and Stephen met at 19 and walked down the aisle three years later

The rise and fall of beauty influencers, from Jeffree Star to James Charles

Addison Rae and Jeffree Star are just two of the beauty influencers to have suffered a backlash from fans who want their role models to be authentic as well as relatable

Sephora dropping Addison Rae’s Item Beauty range is one example of how beauty influencers are now finding it harder to make a splash, especially if fans perceive the brand or its owner is being less than authentic. Photos: Handout

How to use sun cream, what SPF means, and why sunbed ‘pre-tanning’ is no go

Sun protection is essential to avoid radiation damaging your skin – but how best to use sunscreen, and are there other ways to protect yourself? A skin doctor debunks some myths, and offers his tips.

Experts recommend applying sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before sun exposure, and reapplying at least every two hours and especially after swimming and drying off. Photo: Shutterstock

Profile | Who is Sophie Bai? China scientist with planet named after her creates US buzz

A scientist from China, who is developing cures for acne, eczema, baldness, greying, and alopecia, is making waves in the United States with the backing of prominent global investors.

Why you need to add multipurpose make-up sticks to your kit this summer

Practical, on-the-go sticks are revolutionising beauty routines, offering convenience, performance and versatility

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Don’t risk your neck: how to take care of your décolletage

Moisturising formulas rich in ceramides and peptides are recommended, sunscreen is of course essential, while the market has welcomed technology-driven solutions such as LED and red light therapy

Skincare focused on the neck now includes technology-driven solutions such as CurrentBody’s Skin LED Neck and Dec Perfector. Photos: Handout

Explainer | Want radiant skin and voluminous hair? Exosome therapy might be the answer

This new, scientifically driven cosmetic treatment is believed to stimulate cell production to rejuvenate skin and hair without invasive procedures

Explainer | How does skincare ingredient ectoin work … and what are its benefits?

Originally discovered in 1985, ectoin is now making waves on the skincare scene for its powerful ability to defend skin from damage while delivering the benefits of multiple other ingredients

Explainer | Is collagen banking really the fountain of youth for the 21st century?

Collagen is essential for a maintaining a smooth complexion, but is the new preventive skincare trend of collagen banking the secret to being wrinkle-free forever? Scientists still aren’t sure

Collagen banking is the hot new skincare trend, but scientists are skeptical. Photo: Shutterstock

Beauty ‘nasties’: 7 ingredients to avoid for healthy skin

Beauty products are full of harmful ingredients like parabens, sulphates and alcohol being passed off under complex names – here’s why avoiding them may be the best thing you can do for your health

Ren specialises in clean skincare. Photos: Handout

Q&A | How Vida Glow founder Anna Lahey built a business on ingestible supplements

Losing her hair sparked building a business on ingestible marine collagen – and the company hasn’t stopped thriving since

8 of the weirdest beauty treatments celebrities swear by

Gwyneth Paltrow has sung the praises of vaginal steaming and bee sting therapy, while Cate Blanchett revealed she had a ‘penis facial’

Is this the absolute best lip plumper of 2024? 8 tried-and-tested products

While lip fillers or injectables grant lasting effects, lip plumpers work for a few minutes to a few hours – the best ones offer shinier, fuller lips, but others can result in burning or irritation

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper is the best overall lip plumper we’d suggest. Photos: Handout

The rise of C-beauty: are Chinese cosmetics the next big thing?

From L’Oréal’s minority stakes in To Summer and Documents, to Estée Lauder’s investment in Melt Season, the world’s biggest beauty brands are making moves to acquire Chinese up-and-comers

To Summer, a fragrance company from China, is part owned by L’Oréal since February 2024, with global beauty giants – and consumers – taking an increasing interest in Chinese beauty brands. Photo: Handout

How does Lenny Kravitz look so young as he turns 60?

The 4-time Grammy award-winning artist turns 60 today – so how does the bohemian rock star maintain his finely sculpted, tattooed bod as he enters his seventh decade?

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What does body foundation do – and how do you use it?

Different from face foundation, this make-up covers up everything from scars to veins – Margot Robbie and Paris Jackson even used it to hide tattoos

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Articles and features on skincare, for millennials, including skin care regimes, skin products, product reviews and new releases.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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