Section: Beauty
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The best skincare ingredients for black and brown skin
Brands are less likely to carry out extensive testing on darker skin, but as a South Asian woman, I know my skin reacts to ingredients in different ways. I asked experts for their tips
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New documentary Towards Sun explores Afro hair and Black Muslim identity
Through the stories of four women, film-maker Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu presents a celebration of beauty, femininity and joy
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The best honey-based beauty and wellness products
Honey has a revered status in Islam and comes with a host of benefits for the skin
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How to look after your hair in the sun — whether you wear a hijab or not
From scalp care to preventing UV damage and dryness, here are tips to address your hair care needs over the summer months
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The best sunscreens for darker skin
Our selection of creams that cater to all skin types and won’t leave a white residue
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How fragrance layering has its roots in the Middle East
A growing number of people are combining scents in a practice that dates back to the origins of perfumery
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Is nail polish wudu-friendly?
We break down the debate over whether nail polish can be halal, with some experts saying it is ‘obvious trickery’
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Male grooming tips — for those who don’t know where to begin
The male beauty industry is booming, so we’ve broken down the key steps to building a skincare routine that works for you
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Can you really categorise hair into types?
Curious to find ways to calm my natural frizziness, I went searching for answers from a hair historian, trichologist and a scalp analyst
