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Monday, December 15, 2025
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Topic: Skincare

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?

Wart hacks sound fun until you burn your skin—stick to science, not your cousin’s nuskha

Warts caused by HPV are quite harmless but extremely annoying. They can show up on your hands, feet, and even your face.

On Camera

Vande Mataram did not get dignity it deserved in Parliament. Discussion turned into debate

From coastal Andhra Pradesh to Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab, from bonfires in UP to midnight pledges in Chennai and Lahore, Vande Mataram was a war cry to galvanise people toward azaadi.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.