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TopicSkincare

Topic: Skincare

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?

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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.

Why laser toning works best for Indian skin

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Unlike conventional facials or chemical peels that work primarily on the skin’s surface, laser toning penetrates deeper into the dermal layers.

How you can save your skin in Delhi’s pollution season

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Navigating life in a polluted city is a challenge, but it doesn’t mean you have to surrender your skin’s health.

Techmagnate, India’s Leading SEO Agency, Onboards Kosmoderma Skin Hair & Body Clinic

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India’s leading SEO agency, Techmagnate, partners with Kosmoderma Clinic to boost online presence and drive growth through organic SEO.
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Opinion

Where does the law stand on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s video of ‘shooting’ Muslims?

+TFP Ashutosh Varshney -
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Hindu-Muslim polarisation is clearly done to maximise the odds of winning. But an important legal question is: does it expose him to legal liability?

After being toppled by Gen Z, Nepal’s old guard is now chasing the youth vote

Galwan decisions fell within military responsibility. Political class mustn’t have been burdened

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Economy

FY23 chosen as new base for India’s GDP as it was 1st ‘normal economic year’ in a while—MoSPI secy

Udit Bubna -
FY 2022-23 was the first normal economic year in recent years, said Saurabh Garg, Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, in an interview with ThePrint.

Defence

IAF’s Tejas fleet undergoes ‘maintenance check’, decision on airframe yet to be taken

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.

National Interest

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

Shekhar Gupta -
India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.

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