Mineral oils in skincare products: All you need to know about this much-debated beauty ingredient
So many of your favourite beauty products include mineral oil for its hydrating, softening and smoothening properties, but there are many newer…
Stubborn PCOS-induced acne and hair loss? Here’s the drug that could help
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome—characterised by excess androgens—seem to be at a greater risk of hair loss and acne. This is…
4 skin-friendly active ingredient combinations you should try now
You already know the importance of active ingredients in your skincare—Vitamin C brightens, retinol exfoliates and hyaluronic acid plumps—but how well do…
4 ways your skin can react to the rising temperature and humidity and how to fix them
The heat and humidity can wreak havoc on your hair and we all have the frizz to prove it. But the rising…
Is sunscreen necessary when you’re indoors all day?
Most of us may not even have bright, sunny nooks to work from home but we are still working near…
What are microbiomes? And why are they essential for gut health and glowing skin?
We are preconditioned to believe that bacteria is a bad word, and so we are on a perpetual quest to…
We’ve answered every question you have about bikini waxing
What is the bikini wax? Are there different kinds out there? Bikini wax, in simple words, is the removal of hair from…
This is how your favourite drugstore deodorant affects your body
Beauty enthusiasts are now looking for cleaner alternatives to their favourite products, be it their foundations, body washes, shampoos or deodorants—the last…
How to whip up natural remedies with green tea for healthy skin and hair
Green tea is a jack of all trades—when consumed, its free radicals can fight heart disease and cancer, and when applied…
Is an essence the skincare step you’ve been missing all along?
Just when you thought you’ve gotten your skincare all figured out—featuring a legitimate cleanse-tone-moisturise regimen and a weekly face mask—a deep dive into K-beauty…