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Monday, April 27, 2026
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Topic: Skincare

Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Why Pond’s is facing heat over its new sunscreen campaign

The campaign, Sun Portraits, was executed in Phalodi, Rajasthan, with the objective to raise awareness about long-term effects of sun exposure on skin.

How the fight for matte skin fuels social stress

Dear beauty industry, skin is an organ, not a filter.

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

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

‘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’

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

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?

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

‘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

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.

On Camera

Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.