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Some affordable items contain a specific natural ingredient that is backed by skin experts

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People shopping at Primark can find affordable beauty products endorsed by a skincare expert. She says one specific natural ingredient is what keeps healthy skin feeling “stretchy and soft”, and you can get it from Primark for less than £1.

Dr Nora Jaafar, a London-based dermatologist who has been working for the NHS for 10 years and specialises in aesthetics and medical dermatology, claimed that the discount store may not be a bad place to shop for certain beauty products. However, she stressed the need to always check for a specific ingredient on the label.

Speaking in a TikTok video filmed at her local Primark, she said: “If you are shopping for [alternatives], the safest option you can do is go for the hyaluronic acid ones. Because hyaluronic acid is pretty standard, it is going to match a lot of other things on the market.”

She picked out a few examples, which all came from Primark’s own PS range of beauty products. They include Primark’s own-brand micellar water (from £1), overnight recharge cream (£5) and an infused sheet mask (75p).

Other items in the beauty section that contain hyaluronic acid, but were not featured in Dr Nora’s video are a moisturiser (£5), jelly face serum (£5) and face cleanser (£4.50).

What is hyaluronic acid, and how does it benefit skin?

Hyaluronic acid is good for your skin because it hydrates, making it look full and smooth. It helps to lessen fine lines and wrinkles and keeps the skin’s moisture barrier strong. It’s suitable for almost all skin types, even if you have sensitive skin or eczema, since it’s gentle and hydrating. Plus, hyaluronic acid has antioxidants and can assist in healing wounds.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, hyaluronic acid is a “gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally”. Scientists say hyaluronic acid can be found throughout the body, especially in the eyes, joints and skin.

Traditionally, the most common source of hyaluronic acid meant for beauty products and dietary supplements was extracted from the comb of a rooster (the fleshy, red part on top of its head). However, bacterial fermentation is used for a higher quality and purity without resorting to animal sources.

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Research shows that hyaluronic acid is safe for most people to use. The Cleveland Clinic reported that: “Long-term use of hyaluronic acid serum on your skin or in a supplement taken by mouth can improve overall skin health. It’s also great for helping improve overall skin flexibility and elasticity (meaning it makes your skin more stretchy and soft).

Telly legend Brian Murphy, famed for his role in Last of the Summer Wine, died earlier this year, aged 92, but it’s now emerged that he left an astounding fortune behind

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A huge sitcom legend has left an eye-watering fortune behind after his death. Brian Murphy, famed for his roles in Man About the House and Last of the Summer Wine, died at his home in Kent this year.

He was 92 at the time of his death. But the contents of his will have now been revealed. It’s emerged that the star left a staggering £617,000 behind. His will reveals that the huge fortune would be left in a trust for his wife, Linda Regan of Hi-de-Hi! fame, and his sons, Trevor and Kevin, from his first marriage to Carol Gibson.

At the time of his death, his wife, Linda said: “I was lucky to have in my lifetime found my soulmate. Brian who I will love forever.” His friend and agent, Thomas Bowington, honoured Brian as a “joyful and profoundly good-hearted man,” before praising his “talent and humanity.”

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Brian first found fame in 1960, playing Max Fletcher in an episode of Probation Officer, before he became a household name for playing George Roper in Man About the House in all 39 episodes. Fans instantly fell in love with his character, and Brian was said to have been contacted by men who were asking for advice on sex problems, due to his role on the sitcom.

They reportedly asked him how they could avoid their bedroom activities following his stint on the programme. Shortly after appearing as Roper, he starred in the spin-off, George and Mildred, appearing alongside Yootha Joyce for three years between 1976 and 1979.

Murphy also played Alvin Smedley, the neighbour of formidable Nora Batty, in Last of the Summer Wine between 2003 and 2010. His final on-screen credit saw him playing Sweet Old Man in the 2025 release of Mr. Bigstuff, which aired following his death.

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Speaking in 2016 about his life, Brian said: “I can’t grumble about my lot because I’m very happy. I’ve brought up a family and been working relatively solidly for 60 years. It has been a lot of fun.”

Born on September 25 1932, on the Isle of Wight, he trained at The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art after completing National Service with the RAF. He started his career in the 1950s as a member of the Theatre Workshop, founded by Joan Littlewood, and appeared in both the stage and 1962 film version of Littlewood’s comedy Sparrows Can’t Sing, the latter starring Barbara Windsor and James Booth.

He also performed in the First World War musical satire Oh! What A Lovely War. Murphy was a jobbing actor before appearing in TV shows including The Avengers and Z-Cars, and ITV sitcom The Incredible Mr Tanner in 1981 and BBC’s L For Lester in 1982.

In 1993, he starred in the first major stage version of The Invisible Man, based on the science fiction classic by HG Wells. In the noughties, he portrayed Maurice in The Booze Cruise alongside Martin Clunes and Neil Pearson, and from 2011, he appeared in The Cafe.

In later years, he voiced the character Mr Lovelybuns for the animated series Claude, based on Alex T Smith’s best-selling books. Murphy’s agent Thomas Bowington told the PA news agency the actor was told he had cancer in his spine and shoulders after “a sudden attack” that saw the actor develop a pain in his back around three weeks before his death.

A Hollyoaks star has been handed an 11-year and nine-month prison sentence. Rizwan Khan was convicted earlier this year of raping two women.

The actor was also found guilty of sexually assaulting one of his victims, as well as slapping a child in the face. These happened over different incidents. On Monday, the actor appeared at Teesside Crown Court, where he was sentenced. He had denied all charges against him.

Standing emotionless in the dock on Tuesday, Robin Turton, prosecuting, read out statements from the two victims. One said she suffered from anxiety and nightmares, adding: “What he did goes round and round in my head,” she added: “When I see his face in the newspaper, I feel sick.”

Khan’s defence barrister, Andrew Stranex, adding that his client continued to deny the allegations against him. He said: “It would be quite bizarre if he said he did it, after standing trial. He is concerned about his parents and their healthcare. Any account saying there’s social care available, doesn’t take into account the level of his care for them.”

The judge, Paul Reid, said: “Your pre-sentence report says you demonstrate entitlement and hostility towards females.” The actor, of Union Street, Middlesbrough, was sentenced to 11 years and nine months. He will also sign the sex offenders register for the rest of his life. He has also been made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order, and restraining orders were introduced, preventing him from contacting his victims, reports TeessideLive.

During a previous hearing, he was granted conditional bail to stay the night at his home. Prosecutor Robin Turton told the jury at the same court earlier this year that Khan told his victim: “I need what I need. I want what I want. You, as a woman, should abide by what a man wants.”

The woman who was not named claimed he had been violent with her before asking for sex. She told the police that Khan had raped her, after she said “no.” The victim went on to add: “In the end I just let him,” saying she felt scared Khan would assault her.

The prosecutor went on to tell the court that Khan had allegedly slapped the woman in the face, as well as punching her in the back and picking her up and throwing her on a bed. Turton added: “He forced himself up on her. She kicked him and he got off. He pushed her against the wall and he put his hands around her, strangling her.”

Another victim had told police that she rejected Khan’s proposition for sex at 3am when she was tired and had work the next morning, and Khan raped her.

Khan gained recognition for his roles in Hollyoaks in 2019 as Doctor Peak, and later in 2020 as a paramedic. He portrayed a parent in the 2021 film Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and had a role in This England this year.

The actor also made appearances in two episodes of the ITV detective series Vera and an episode of Holby City. Known as Riz, the father-of-one previously worked in a call centre for a financial firm in Stokesley before his acting career skyrocketed six years ago.

If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or by calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999

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