6 h. ago Skintight leggings or baggy joggers? What your gymwear says about you – and the world

Social media will tell you that all millennials dress one way to work out, while gen Z dresses another. The truth is more complex and far more interestingAround me, a group of women in skintight gym sets are side planking. Some are wearing full-coverage unitards, others leave slices of midriff bare. No one is wearing a baggy T-shirt from 2008 with a naked Rufus Wainwright on it, and hardened flecks of damp-proof paint. Except me.If TikTok is to be believed, my gym-mates must be millennials, born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s; gen Z would find such skin-tightness a bit retro, or basic, or even “jurassic fitness”. Another generational schism has opened online – to add to socks, jeans and boundaries – this time over what millennials and gen Z are wearing to work out in. Tight-on-tight outfits supposedly single you out as a millennial – it is “giving middle school”, said one gen Z user witheringly – while gen Z prefers something baggier. Looking around me at pilates and in t...

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11 h. ago The Potato Eaters review – a descent from visceral dread into full

Lazzaretto Vecchio, VeniceOn the site of a hospital for leprosy patients, audience members are invited to wander in near darkness among twitching body bags into a choreographed scene of ritualised tyrannyThere are strong Death in Venice vibes to the setting of Romeo Castellucci’s site specific production at the Venice Biennale Teatro. The show, by the Italian writer-director and his company, inhabits its own island – a long, lizard-like colony. The audience boards a shuttle and skims across the water to arrive at a building that was once a lazaretto – a hospital for leprosy patients. Associations with fatal infection and social isolation are chillingly resonance of the Covid pandemic. But as you wander into this disturbing promenade piece, things turn chilly in more ways than one.The building’s interior is stripped of its skin so that its brick and rafters lie bare, and there is a low electronic rumble of sound along its corridors which is as disquieting as the near darkness. Window...

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12 h. ago Man cleared skin in four days using cream his grandmother sent with handwritten note

Nic Taylor went on to found his brand 47 Skin using an ingredient found in the cream his grandma has picked up on a market stall

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15 h. ago 'I found the perfect 'blonzing' product for summer and it rivals rhode's popular blushes'

'Blonzers' are on the rise for summer, and Mirror's shopping writer Grace tested out Refy's newest blush drop to see how it looked on the skin

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16 h. ago The £30 tree that will still bloom this summer and instantly brighten any garden

Upgrade your outdoor space with an extra large magnolia tree that blooms twice a year and has been slashed in by price by 50%

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16 h. ago 52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)

Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccupsStuffed-up sievesAlways use a dishwasher. If one isn’t available, soak in the sink first, to loosen particles, then take a dish brush or nail brush to it. Rinse under a fast hot tap.Aggie MacKenzie, TV presenter and author Continue reading...

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16 h. ago This £34 skincare tool analysed my skin in three seconds to tell me what was missing from my routine

The Beautypro Hydratest Skin Analysis Device is the perfect at-home alternative to pricey professional skin analyses and helped me tailor a routine to suit my skin's needs

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18 h. ago Shoppers 'remove years of stains' to brighten teeth for summer with 20% off

MySweetSmile has reduced prices on their top-rated at-home teeth whitening range, with shoppers saying they saw results 'within days'

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25 h. ago I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

There are sudden moments of ecstatic joy, but it’s terrifying to realise what you want to be and everything you’ve forced downYou’re fairly sure your skin has always been a problem. A problem before you even realised, lurking in the background of your earliest memories. Never with a clear mark for when you realised it was a problem. (When you realised what it means, to hate your skin so much.) But with signs scattered throughout your life.The very earliest sign was swimming. Or clothes in general, really, but swimming was the easy one. When you swam, you always wore (and always still wear) a shirt, even though the males of your family don’t. More broadly, you refuse to ever be seen without one. You called it modesty, but now you know it as shame. Shame for your square-ish, flat, slightly hairy flesh prison. Because, even then, you knew your chest should be covered up, even though your skin is flush against your ribs and males don’t need to cover up. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested

Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk and organ damageIn recent years, personal care products marketed at Black women have received increased scrutiny for their toxicity, specifically chemical hair straighteners. These perms, also known as “relaxers”, have been condemned for causing severe health problems, including fertility issues, scalp irritations and increased risk of cancer.In light of this, many Black women have turned to natural hairstyles, including braids, as a way to avoid toxic chemicals. But recent research has revealed that popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, human-made extensions that are used in these protective styles, contain dangerous carcinogens, heavy metals and other toxins. Tested brands included in a recent study from Consumer Reports (CR) were Magic Fingers, The Sassy Collection, Shake-N-Go, Darling, Debut, Hbegant and Sensationnel, all mass producers of synthetic braiding hair. According to the CR study, all t...

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35 h. ago Nan's letter with pot of cream cleared man's skin in four days and inspired skincare brand

Nic had spent more than a decade plagued by blemishes and had 'tried what felt like every single product and salon treatment under the sun'

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38 h. ago Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

Tony Exall was on a jungle tour near West Papua, Indonesia, when his left eye began to irritate him. He was shocked to discover what was actually causing the problem

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47 h. ago Wrestling icon Ric Flair reveals skin cancer diagnosis for ‘second time in three years’

The WWE legend will begin treatment for his cancer next week

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48 h. ago 'Completely TRANSFORMED my skin!': The sea cucumber collagen skincare so popular it sold out in DAYS

SHOPPING: Skincare buffs are calling this skincare brand a 'must try' for smoothing wrinkles and perfecting sensitive skin - and you can score 25 per cent off in the birthday sale.

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53 h. ago Tool to identify poisonous books developed by University of St Andrews

Arsenic was historically mixed with copper to create a vivid green for book covers, which can irritate modern day readersA new tool to quickly identify books that are poisonous to humans has been developed by the University of St Andrews.Historically, publishers used arsenic mixed with copper to achieve a vivid emerald green colour for book covers. While the risk to the public is “low”, handling arsenic-containing books regularly can lead to health issues including irritation of the eyes, nose and throat along with more serious side-effects. The toxic pigment in the book bindings can flake off, meaning small pieces can easily be inhaled. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Medik8 unveils 'miracle' new serum that 'defends against premature ageing'

The results-driven brand has added a powerhouse new serum that boasts an "intelligent" combination of ingredients.

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55 h. ago Young mum dies after passing out in hot tub and waking up to skin peeling off

Mum-of-one Gabriele Cristine Barreto de Freita, 24, died after she hit her head when jumping into a hot tub, knocking her out, only to find her skin peeling away when she woke up

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55 h. ago The MOLE Clinic releases data in support of Men’s Health Awareness Month, and Men’s Health Week (9

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month (with Men's Health Week being held 9 to 15 June) and dedicated skin cancer screen facility The MOLE Clinic based at 132 W Regent Street, Glasgow has revealed that significantly more females are booking a mole check appointment than males (66% versus 34%).

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57 h. ago Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton reveals skin cancer diagnosis after mistaking symptom for mosquito bite

Atomic Kitten singer Natasha Hamilton has revealed she was diagnosed with skin cancer last year, after she initially thought that the symptom was a mosquito bite

Science

58 h. ago Surprising truth about the claim that eating lots of carrots has astonishing hormone and beauty benefits

I've tried many ridiculous techniques in the pursuit of beauty. Washing my hair with Stella Artois for more defined curls? Tick. Covering myself in turmeric for brighter skin? Tick.

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