Interview with Dr. Ankur Sarin and Dr. Jushya Sarin, Founders of Sarin Skin Solutions Dr. Ankur Sarin, is a dermatologist, hair transplant surgeon, and trained skin specialist under world-renowned hair transplant surgeons in Tehran, Iran. He completed his cosmetic and laser surgery fellowship at Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich, Germany. He is highly regarded for his expertise in treating stubborn skin and hair conditions such as acne, rosacea, melasma, and other types...

Korean beauty or K-Beauty, as it’s popularly called, has taken over our lives and we’re not complaining at all. From viral trends to unique skincare ingredients, K-Beauty has given the beauty world all the goodness. While we’re talking about Korean skincare ingredients, there have been a plethora of them offering multiple benefits. However, there’s one underrated Korean ingredient that ends up being overlooked amongst its popular counterparts. Mugwort. Alright, Harry Potter nerds,...

 If there’s one beauty ritual that’s trending on social media, it’s scalp care. First emerging on TikTok (internationally, because we’re only seeing those videos on Instagram, clearly), we saw beauty influencers use The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid on their scalp to exfoliate it and prevent dandruff. With the excessive use of styling products, shampoos and conditioners that are heavy for the hair, our scalps are increasingly getting irritated, which, in turn,...

I’ve literally slathered on my hand cream just before typing this. Sure, we whip out our hand creams each winter, but is that enough? And the larger question is this – do we really need hand creams? The answer is yes! But don’t just take it from us, hear what the experts have to say. Do We Really Need Hand Creams? “Hands are a part of the body that are...

Probiotics are said to encourage good bacteria and decrease the bad bacteria which would cause skin issues, such as acne. We talk to some of the best dermatologists about what probiotic skincare entails and whether it’s a myth or a miracle treatment. We’ve all been to consume that bowl of curd, drink a tiny bottle of Yakult and consume fermented food for our gut. After all, probiotics (aka live microorganisms...

Winter is upon us. The season of dry skin, chapped lips, and the urge to load your skin with moisturiser to stay hydrated. Just like your wardrobe which needs a revamp during winter, your skincare routine needs to change as well. What worked for your skin during monsoon, need not necessarily work during the dry, cold months of winter. And, to get you winter-ready, here are some easy tips that...

Listen to this article 00:00 1x1.5x1.8x During the ongoing wedding and holiday season, many of us style our hair using dryers, straighteners, curlers, and also apply a plethora of chemicals. However, the regular use of such products can cause tremendous damage to the quality of our hair. Reiterating the same, Dr Geetika Mittal, a dermatologist, took to Instagram and wrote, “over styling can wreak havoc on the health of your...

We get it – when buying makeup, the formulas' colours, textures and look and feel take centre stage. Reading the ingredient list then seems akin to decoding a synthetic cosmetic soup that seems to be more than a tad bit daunting. Yet, doing this can work wonders to improve your skin and health. Those sublime-looking products often contain dubious ingredients linked to everything from allergies to skin irritation, reproductive issues, tumours,...