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Monday, April 6, 2026
TopicDIY skincare

Topic: DIY skincare

5 skincare hazards the beauty boom created. Go easy on actives and ‘hacks’

Deepali Bhardwaj -
I’m seeing more and more people running into trouble not from skin diseases, but from the routines they’re following to ‘fix’ things.

What’s your ideal skincare routine? It depends on your lifestyle

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Most people judge skincare products by front-label claims. Dermatologists flip to the back.

Busting 7 Instagram skincare myths that hurt my dermatologist heart

Deepali Bhardwaj -
‘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

Deepali Bhardwaj -
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’

Deepali Bhardwaj -
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

Deepali Bhardwaj -
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

Deepali Bhardwaj -
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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Opinion

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

Ajay Ahlawat -
A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

Iraq’s long road to FIFA World Cup qualification is a story of survival, defiance

Why nose strips and peel-off masks are an overhyped quick fix for blackheads

Economy

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

WEF Team -
ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

Defence

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

Keshav Padmanabhan -
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

National Interest

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

Shekhar Gupta -
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.

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