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Forget aesthetics, the reason to look after our skin should be health
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Our skin may be the body’s outermost layer, but its role is far from superficial. Scientists are coming to realise that it can be implicated in a host of illnesses – and by keeping it in good condition, we may be able to improve our overall health. So what should we do to save our hides? Find answers alongside the latest news on the science of the skin here.
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