So, the nights are drawing in and the mercury's plunging. While we're not suggesting donning the winter coat just yet, preparation is everything, and there's no better time to consider how our skin's needs will change once the sun goes into hibernation.

Keep your skin glowing for autumn © Rex

During the colder months, our skin is exposed to a multitude of external aggressors which might not affect it in warmer weather. "The colder seasons and environment can bring a lot of skin-drying wind, free radical damage and other conditions which could be harmful and irritating to your skin," points out skincare guru Dr Murad.

"During this season, I recommend using a rich moisturiser which contains super-hydrating and anti-inflammatory agents such as avocado, sunflower and olive fruit oils for optimal hydration and licorice extract to reduce redness and skin irritation. Also, consider your internal skincare routine by eating extra-hydrating foods such as cucumbers, cantaloupe and honeydew melon, to help moisturise your dry winter

It's a sad fact of life that as we age, our skin loses its elasticity and its ability to bounce back. The bad news? There's simply no way to avoid doing many of the things which lead to the wrinkles we'll all eventually develop. The good news? Using the right products, we can certainly give our skin a helping hand.

Wrinkles are a fact of life © Rex

There's no shortage of wrinkle-busting products available but finding the right one for you can be tricky. Skincare guru and founder of Murad skincare, Dr Murad, suggests that those waging war on wrinkles take the time to figure out exactly what they want from their beauty products before splashing the cash.

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"I suggest my patients first look at their skin type to determine what the underlying cause of their wrinkles might be," advises Dr Murad. "That way, they will be able to choose products which contain ingredients designed to specifically address their particular cause of wrinkles. For example, if you're in your 30s to

Naomi Campbell was spotted with bald patches on holiday recently © Xclusivepix

This week, Naomi Campbell was papped sporting huge bald patches. We've spoken to the experts to find out more about the supermodel's follicular faux pas....

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It's thought that Naomi is suffering from what experts refer to as traction alopecia - hair loss caused by pulling of the hair. This can happen when the weight of hair extensions causes the natural hair to break, and usually occurs at the hairline, where hair is weaker. It can take around three months for the hair to grow back, but if there's further wear and tear caused by continued use of extensions, the hair will often stop growing back altogether. It appears this is what's happened in Naomi's case.  "Naomi's hair loss seems to be largely due to the use of hair extensions over a very long period of time," points out hair loss expert Dr Raghu Reddy, who's based at Harley Street's Private Clinic. "This has put a lot of traction on Naomi's