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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicSkincare

Topic: Skincare

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.

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

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

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?

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

On Camera

Why Samay Raina is making Kashmiri Pandits proud

Kashmiri Pandits had only two choices: pick up the gun and risk the decimation of an already small community, or leave—and live. We chose the latter.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

‘Atmanirbharta in defence can’t be just about making weapons, need sovereignty’—Air Marshal at Ran Samwad 

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Ashutosh Dixit also spoke about theaterisation of Indian armed forces and said that over 90% agreement has been reached on the same.

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

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.