Cosmetic Industry

Jie Shao was jailed six years after the death of 35-year-old Jean Huang, who underwent a banned breast augmentation procedure in Sydney.

Australian cosmetics giant MCoBeauty has attracted global attention for its strikingly similar beauty dupes, but the company has kept the details of its product development process out of the spotlight — until now.

Small beauty entrepreneurs say they are struggling to stop copies of their cosmetics being released because they don't have the legal budgets to fight big companies that are self-confessed dupers.

Australian cosmetics company MCoBeauty has become a multi-million-dollar business by "duping" popular beauty products. But its success hasn't been without controversy, after pushing the boundaries of the law too far in the past.

While elderberry can be found in everything from cordial to cosmetics around the globe, in Australia its health benefits and potential are only just beginning to be realised.

Korea's notoriously high beauty standards date back hundreds of years, and even today they influence millions of men and women, with many going to extreme lengths to fit the "toxic beauty standards".

Breast implant removal was once a rare procedure but it is becoming more common in Australia. Some women are getting rid of them for good over concerns they could be making them sick.

What triggers acne, can you inherit it, can chocolate and hot weather give you zits, and most importantly, should we pop our pimples?

The TGA wants to protect vulnerable Australians from cosmetic enhancement advertising. But some warn new guidelines could cause more problems.

A jury finds Chinese national Jie Shao guilty of manslaughter after she illegally performed breast surgery on clinic owner Jean Huang in 2017 in inner-city Sydney.

Jayden Vilardi says he didn’t rush into getting teeth veneers and was told of the risks, however concerns are mounting about persuasive advertising enticing others to get the procedure.

Human preoccupation with beauty has a long history, but these experts say something new is at play. 

Practitioners say the new rules around cosmetic injectables effectively gags their businesses and limits the information prospective patients can receive about their care.

Facilities and services providing cosmetic surgery will be forced to comply with new national standards released today as part of a suite of crackdowns on the industry by regulators.

Social media "skinfluencers" selling the promise of dewy skin are driving tween and teenage interest in expensive skincare products, but experts warn pursuing the kind of perfection seen online can have long-lasting consequences.

Australia's medical regulator says it is cracking down on cosmetic procedures such as botox and fillers, after a series of complaints about botched procedures.

Australia's medical regulator says it is cracking down on cosmetic procedures such as botox and fillers, but those living with the long-term impacts of botched procedures say the focus has come too late.

Marisa Batti has had dermal filler injections since she turned 18. But after filler blocked a blood vessel, she wants other people to be aware of the risks.

State Health Minister Yvette D'Ath introduced the legislation in parliament today, which would see practitioners who have not completed advanced formal training prohibited from using the title.

A 35-year-old woman has admitted to breaking into a country town's skin clinic and stealing cosmetic drugs, including Botox, in broad daylight.

People are increasingly opting for regular manicures with vibrant layers of polish, gel, acrylic or powder. But should we hold off from treatments, and give our nails a break every now and then? 

Patients who have undergone a common cosmetic procedure suffer devastating side effects they believe were caused by an unregulated drug, and are calling on the booming cosmetics industry to improve patient safety.

Detectives have charged a 34-year-old woman with burglary and stealing after a regional beauty salon reported schedule 4 drugs were missing.

Global demand for vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics is booming, and a native bloom has emerged as a star wrinkle-fighting ingredient, creating a new reason to farm the plant in Australia.

With scorpion venom reportedly fetching huge dollars, some "farmers" are rushing to cash in. But what’s it being used for, and does the science stack up?