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Skin Care and Cosmetics

What you should know before making your own hand sanitiser

August 30, 2025March 24, 2020 by Marianna
person applying hand sanitiser

Experts warn against DIY hand sanitiser recipes and reinforce the importance of handwashing with soap and water. 

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags Article explainer, campaign, coronavirus donate, coronavirus topic

Dangers of DIY sunscreen

August 30, 2025December 23, 2019 by Karina
dangers of DIY sunscreen lead

Do homemade sunscreens based on natural ingredients actually work?

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags Article list, health insurance finder promo

What you need to know about endocrine-disrupting chemicals

August 30, 2025November 21, 2019 by Karina
plastic water bottles BPA endocrine distruptor LEAD

These common chemicals have been linked to reproductive and other hormonal abnormalities.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics

Skincare for sensitive skin

August 30, 2025February 27, 2018 by Karina
young boy scratching arm allergy

What does it mean when products are ‘hypoallergenic’ or ‘dermatologically tested’?

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics

SPF 50+ sunscreens put to the test

August 30, 2025February 13, 2018 by Karina
boy applying sunscreen to chest

We tested a small sample of sunscreens from various brands, and were surprised to find that some products didn’t even come close to their SPF 50+ claims.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics

Face sunscreens and SPF moisturisers review

August 30, 2025November 21, 2017 by Karina
woman_applying_spf_moisturiser_to_face

Which sunscreens moisturise your skin and protect against sun damage without being sticky, heavy or oily?

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics

The dangers of spray-on cosmetics

August 30, 2025September 1, 2017 by Karina
applying_makeup_with_airbrush

Deodorants, sunscreen, fake tan and make-up may be safe on your skin, but are they safe in your lungs?

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics

The messy truth about flushable wipes

December 12, 2016 by Kate
boy wiping nose with wipe

Wet wipes are wreaking havoc on Australia’s plumbing and waterways, and the ACCC is taking action.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics Tags News, Video

Latisse eyelash growth serum – does it work?

August 30, 2025December 2, 2016 by Kate
close up of eye and eyelashes

Is the prescription-only growth serum safe and effective? 

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics

How long should makeup and cosmetics last?

August 30, 2025November 23, 2016 by
cosmetic expiry dates

Their shelf life may be shorter than you think.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics
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