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Is your make-up’s SPF doing enough to protect your skin? Dermatologists weigh in. Pictured: Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long Wear Makeup SPF 20. Photos: Handout

SPF in make-up: dermatologists weigh in on how best to protect your skin

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Market vendor Kwan Wai-ming, who works in Macau’s Red Market, is among the locals who shared their healthy-eating tips with 100 Top Tables. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Why do people in Macau live longer than nearly anywhere else? We asked the locals

Luxury brands in Hong Kong

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

This autumn, ditch the sticky residue and embrace fresh, invigorating scents with these four top deodorants. From Aesop’s herbal spray to Drunk Elephant’s shea butter-rich cream, find the perfect match for your skin and style. Photo: Shutterstock

Heaven scent: the best deodorants for autumn

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

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

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Unlocking the therapeutic power of flowers: a dive into medicinal properties and well-being benefits. Pictured: canapés with edible flowers. Photos: Handout

Flower power: the wellness benefits of consuming florals

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

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

Ren specialises in clean skincare. Photos: Handout

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

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

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Kourtney Kardashian downs a juice in 2019 in Los Angeles, but years on from the craze, are they still a healthy choice for us all? Photo: Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Health: true or false?

Explainer / What a juice cleanse really does your to body, according to experts

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Making the best of home bathrooms with shower filters, water softeners and water conditioners can help make for a healthier life. Photo: Handout

Explainer / What is hard water, and how does it affect your skin and hair?

Skincare is undergoing a shift as big-name brands move from the purely cosmetic to a cellular level with their products, helping the skin retain a healthy and youthful radiance for longer. Photo: Handout

How skincare is moving from a cosmetic to a cellular level

Psychodermatology explores how emotions and stress levels affect the body’s hormones, immune responses and physiological processes – which in turn affect our skin. Photo: Getty Images

Explainer / What is psychodermatology? How emotions and stress levels affect our skin

Fans of cold therapy, celebrities and otherwise, say it has benefits for the skin and circulation – pictured here is Charlotte Tilbury’s cryo mask – though experts caution against overuse. Photos: Handout

Cold comfort: the positive effects – and limitations – of ice therapy

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There are all sorts of health benefits associated with visiting a sauna. But how much science is there to back it up? Photo: Healing Hotels of the World

Explainer / Do saunas really have any health benefits – and what are the risks?

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According to brands like Weleda and Lush, research shows there are solid benefits to daily bathing, bringing better sleep, alleviating stress, soothing the skin and more. Photos: Handout

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Explainer / Showers are more sustainable, but baths are better for you

“The holy trinity” of skincare, vitamin C, retinol and sunscreen, is an anti-ageing trio worth more than the sum of its parts – boosting collagen, evening out the skin tone and preventing damage. Photo: Getty Images

Skincare’s holy trinity: how vitamin C, retinol and sunscreen work their magic

Hair drying seems straightforward enough – but it requires care to ensure you don’t damage your locks. Photo: Handout

The art of hair drying: from heat protectors to towel techniques

Peptides in skincare products work at the cellular level to boost collagen production, enhance moisture retention and reduce inflammation – and Hailey Bieber is a fan. Photos: Handouts

What are peptides in skincare and what are they used for?

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More have been turning to keratin treatment – but what exactly is it? Photo: Goldwell

Explainer / What are keratin treatments for hair – and why are they so popular?

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Hair loss affects millions around the world, but non-surgical treatments can alleviate the condition, from at-home devices to professional clinic sessions. Photo: Handout

How to treat hair loss with non-invasive technologies, from LED to LLLT

Healthy skin depends on a myriad of factors including diet, exercise, sleep and daily habits – here’s our breakdown of everything you should be mindful of. Photo: Handout

5 lifestyle habits for healthier skin, from diet and exercise to sleep

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