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Why do we love fake lips, but hate fake meat?

Mind

Why do we love fake lips, but hate fake meat?

We are happy to inject synthetic substances into our faces in ever-increasing amounts, but reluctant to eat plant-based or cultivated fake meats. This inconsistent attitude has implications for sustainability, says Sophie Attwood

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Chemistry

Hair conditioner made from wood is black and smelly, but eco-friendly

News

Health

Wearing make-up during exercise may harm your skin health

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Health

Benefits of hyaluronic acid in skincare products have been oversold

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Health

Protein fragments that repair skin damage could be added to cosmetics

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Closeup dark spots melasma pigmentation skin on face asian woman. Problem skincare and health concept.

Health

Anti-wrinkle patch uses microneedle injections to restore skin

News

Stone Age Europeans may have worn make-up more than 6000 years ago

Humans

Stone Age Europeans may have worn make-up more than 6000 years ago

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ancient face cream

Humans

2700-year-old face cream was made from animal fat and cave ‘milk’

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Frankincense is a holiday favourite, but its future is under threat

Humans

Frankincense is a holiday favourite, but its future is under threat

Features

A woman using hairspray

Health

Shampoo is causing air pollution, but let’s not lose our heads

In Western cities, household products like deodorants and paints are a bigger source of air pollution than vehicle exhausts – so here’s what we need to do

Analysis

Humans

Skincare science is frivolous and warrants attack, right? Wrong

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Health

Breast implants can lessen gunshot injuries by slowing bullets

News

Health

Don’t blame Instagram for the rise of botox and lip fillers

Analysis

Health

Causing a stink: The truth about fragrances and your health

Features

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