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Friday, July 18, 2025
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Topic: Skincare

How PCOS wrecks your skin & hair—and what you can do about it

Medicines can help you fight PCOS, but you also need to go the extra mile.

Your lips need SPF too. There’s a risk of long-term damage

Skincare products are yet to crack a one-size-fits-all formula, and the same stands for lip care as well, because as people, we’re all designed differently.

Your skin barrier is your body’s first line of defence. Here’s how you can protect it

The topmost part of your epidermis is the skin barrier, aka stratum corneum. If you mess with it, your skin can quickly switch from happy to sandpaper-sad.

Glycolic acid is the queen bee of AHAs. Just don’t overuse it

Now a constant on Instagram reels, glycolic acid gently exfoliates the top layer of your skin without causing the irritation that physical scrubs do.

PCOS, thyroid, diabetes—dark underarms could be a sign of bigger issues

If you think tight gymwear burns more calories, think again. Friction from tight clothes only leads to more sweat—and more underarm pigmentation.

Joy face wash ad shows why Shah Rukh Khan deserves the ‘ladies’ man’ title

With the 2005 Lux ad, Shah Rukh Khan became the first male actor to endorse a women’s beauty product in India.

Dermaplaning gives you smoother, brighter skin. And no, it doesn’t make facial hair thicker

The treatment is much more than a simple close shave. It's essential to follow specific instructions and select a qualified professional if you’re getting dermaplaning done at home.

Skin whitening injections can give you fairer skin. But keep your expectations realistic

Glutathione is a natural antioxidant which fights free radicals, keeps your liver healthy, and most importantly, blocks melanin production—resulting in a fairer skin.

K-beauty looks great on your feed, but it might be picking a fight with your Indian skin

From snail mucin to cica, K-beauty has its perks—but blindly following trends can backfire on melanin-rich skin.

Carbon laser treatment is your shortcut to glow, but only if you skip cheap clinics and hacks

You must have seen Instagram influencers raving about carbon laser treatment, calling it the 'lunchtime peel' that guarantees a filter-like aesthetic in real life. Should you go for it?

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.