As a beauty editor, there are two things I am committed to finding out – legendary actor Rekha’s skincare routine and getting rid of blackheads so that they never come back. You’ll find me squeezing my poor pores (don’t try that) or using every pores-cleaning product I find online. As a wild beauty experiment, I am also guilty of using face wax on my nose to have it squeaky clean....

Beauty tips: Curious about facial masks? Here’s what you need to know With the growing interest among Indians about face masks and their benefits, skincare masks made of diverse ingredients have flooded the country’s beauty market. Mid-Day Online spoke to expert dermatologists who explain the types, usage and benefits of commonly available face masks in India Read full article at Mid-Day:https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/article/beauty-tips-curious-about-facial-masks-heres-what-you-need-to-know-23234937

Acne is multi-faceted. There’s usually no single explanation for why you have zits cropping up, and there’s no one-size-fits-all cure either. For some, it might be hormone related—as imbalanced testosterone and oestrogen can cause cystic pimples thanks to sebum production being in overdrive. For others, clogged pores can be the culprit. While topical skincare can go a long way in leaving you with glowing, clear skin, your nutrition levels are just as...

Amid the constant body positive chatter, is the access to surgical procedures, supplements, and aesthetically-driven social media dangerously normalising unhealthy beauty standards? “A lot of supplements are not regulated – we don’t know their long and short-term side effects – and people who can’t afford procedures take extreme steps to reach that goal. The important thing is to not focus on trends, but to focus on recovery” — Dr Akshata...

Antioxidants are essential for your skin but our skin experts chime in on how to use the perfect ones according to your age This is how you should add antioxidants to your skincare routine There is nothing wrong with being a skincare fanatic but sometimes even the best ones can go wrong when it comes to ingredients and formulations. As much as we love the skincare world for its array...

Dr. Jushya Bhatia Sarin, a dermatologist shares her take on having a proper skincare routine in times when beauty bloggers have become our go to for skin solutions. Protecting us through changing weathers, and our adventures of trying incredibly advertised products, our skin goes through a lot. The only way to protect it is by taking care of it with a good skincare routine. With social media, we are constantly...

While several make-up products contain actives or a botanical ingredient, do such formulations hold any merit? It’s not new news that make-up and skincare share a deep-rooted connection—every professional make-up artist you meet will vouch for this. The last few years have seen an ingenious category of products—make-up and skincare hybrids. From IT Cosmetics’ CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation to Clinique’s Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, Chanel’s N°1 de Chanel...

Beauty tools have had a bit of a PR problem in the past. While some believe that you don’t really need them, many do splurge on gadgets that claim to give you a facial at home. More than a facial actually; these tools now boast of reparative results that can only be acquired at the dermatologist’s office, after you have subscribed to a proper treatment plan. Remember, the skin takes...