A recent study has shown that butyl benzyl phthalate, or BBP, a chemical found in lipstick and nail varnish may interfere with the healthy development of breast tissue. BBP is a man made substance that accumulates in fat tissue and which is part of a group of chemicals that mimic the female hormone oestrogen.

Phthalates are frequently used to make cosmetics glossy or soften plastics and are also found in food packaging, toys, carpets and solvents…

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Q: Every now and again I get an outbreak of spots. I eat healthily and exercise but I do love chocolate. Is my love of chocolate giving me spots?

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Cold weather can harden your skin’s natural oils so they are distributed less effectively leaving you with dry, seemingly moisture proof patches. The dullness is due to a slowdown in natural exfoliation, while chapping occurs when dryness has weakened the skin’s barrier to the extent that irritants creep in leaving you with rough, chapped, sometimes itchy skin.

The good news is that by making simple changes to your skin care routine, your diet and lifestyle you can protect your skin from looking dull, lacklustre and dry:

• First and foremost, healthy skin starts with…

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