Beauty & FitnessHow long mascara really lasts, and when to bin it
The three-month rule is a convention rather than a hard limit, but the reasoning behind it is sound. What shortens a tube's life, and which other eye products need replacing.
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Skin and hair respond to a small number of things done consistently. We cover those first.
Retinol, vitamin C and acids: which one, and in what order
The three ingredients with real evidence behind them, how to start each without irritation, and the combinations to avoid.
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Heat, tight styles and over-washing do most of the damage. Small changes to drying and detangling do more than any "repair" shampoo.
Read the articleSunscreen is the anti-ageing product. Everything else is second.
UV exposure drives most visible skin ageing. What SPF means, how much to apply (more than you think), and why reapplying matters more than the brand.
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