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Sunday, February 1, 2026
TopicDIY skincare

Topic: DIY skincare

Busting 7 Instagram skincare myths that hurt my dermatologist heart

‘Chemical-free’ sure sounds good, but nature isn’t always gentle. Many ‘clean’ plant extracts are unstable, irritating, or allergenic.

Use turmeric for more than ‘haldi doodh’. It can do wonders for your skin too

Turmeric's a valuable addition to any skincare routine – only if you ensure that it checks all the right boxes.

Frequent flyers need extra care for their skin. Here’s what to do in ‘flight mode’

Just before boarding the plane, lather your SPF strengthened sunscreen again as most airplanes don’t have UV protected windows.

Don’t ignore skincare after 60. Brown patches, skin cancers, warts need proper attention

Causes of skin disorders among the elderly include reactions to medicines, age-related conditions, or poor lifestyle. See a qualified dermatologist for geriatric issues.

Vit C serums to laser hair removal—DIY skincare on Instagram can be lethal for your skin

The Instagram algorithm complements brands’ targeted marketing so you see the products you’re most likely to buy. But the outcomes of DIY skin treatment are different.

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Budget 2026: Push for India’s bond market needs the foundations fixed first

Corporate bonds are priced as a spread over the risk-free rate. In India, the reference risk-free rate is unreliable as large institutions are mandated to buy and hold government bonds.

Skilling push for Orange Economy in Budget 2026-27, Karnataka to gain with 20% share in AVGC-XR

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges across India.

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.