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Topic: Skincare

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

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Nose strips and black masks aren’t evil, but these solutions can backfire, especially when used on Indian skin that scars and pigments easily.

What advantage do ‘chemicals’ have over natural skincare

Deepali Bhardwaj -
‘Clean beauty' marketing versus clinical-grade promises is a conversation I have every day in my clinic. The answer isn't black and white.

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.

That one skincare science rule most people get wrong—pH

Deepali Bhardwaj -
The pH scale runs from zero (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline), with seven being neutral. Your skin isn’t neutral. Healthy skin sits in a mildly acidic range of 4.5-5.5.

Retinol vs Bakuchiol—which anti-ageing ingredient is right for your skin?

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Bakuchiol comes from the seeds of the Babchi plant, long used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A.

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.

Skincare is science and consistency, not a luxury shopping spree

Deepali Bhardwaj -
If a beautiful jar makes you excited to do your routine every day—go for it! Joy matters. Just don’t believe it’s medically superior.

Is Indian skincare better than Korean, French, Japanese products?

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Indian skin is pigmented, photoreactive, and prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Formulations must prioritise barrier support, gentle brightening, and photo protection.

Coffee isn’t ruining your face. Sugar, dairy and sleep deprivation are

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Coffee contains antioxidants, which fight cellular ageing and chronic inflammation, protecting the heart and blood vessels.

Is collagen truly good for the skin—or just another beautifully packaged illusion?

Deepali Bhardwaj -
When applied on the skin, collagen molecules are too large to penetrate deeply. So no cream or mask can build collagen within the dermis.
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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.

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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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