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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?

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.

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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Free gas to waivers, govt-owned gas firms roll out incentives to push households from LPG to PNG

Udit Bubna -
IGL, MGL & other city gas distributors announce benefits to encourage LPG users to shift to piped natural gas as Centre flags concerns over LPG supply in the wake of Iran conflict.

Defence

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

Vaibhav Pant -
The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

National Interest

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Shekhar Gupta -
Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.

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