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India’s Beauty Renaissance: Transforming Global Standards with Innovation and Tradition

In May 2024 Shamika Haldipurkar received the Business Innovation Award for her skincare brand d’you at the Business of Beauty’s inaugural Global Forum in LA. d’you was celebrated for its diligent approach towards brand building via channelling social listening into…

Skincare

Less (Really) is More and the Reason Why Skinimalism Continues to Trend in 2024

As someone with sensitive skin, I am a bit cautious about what I put on it—especially in today’s world when there is a new product or brand launch every day. Yes, there are times of weakness when I want to…

Wellness

How Grief Affects Your Skin—And 5 Ways to Heal Both Inside and Out

Grief isn’t just an emotional experience—it’s one that can take a toll on your entire being, including your physical appearance. The connection between how we feel and how we look is undeniable, and nowhere is this more evident than in…

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Does dry brushing alleviate stress? Here’s how to do it

WHAT IS DRY BRUSHING? Dry brushing is the process of applying delicate strokes to your body with a brush made of coarse, natural fiber bristles. This procedure is highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic therapy and has been used in India…

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How to Care for Your Beautiful, Brown Skin, According to a Dermatologist

I am happy to report that I have seen more and more patients appreciate and love their natural skin colour and tone. Gone are the days when everyone wanted “fair skin.” Having brown skin is loved today, and the only…

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#DiscoverLocal: Naina Ruhail, India’s key opinion leader on clean beauty, and founder of Vanity Wagon, shares 11 homegrown beauty staples

My journey of finding clean beauty solutions that I could trust wasn’t just about filling my cabinet with safe, effective products, but about sharing these discoveries with others who faced the same struggle. The heart of my mission lies in…

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10 Jelly-Inspired Beauty Products We’re Obsessed With Right Now

I have a weakness for innovative beauty ingredients and textures, and my latest fixation revolves around jelly. But not the kind you spread on sandwiches—no, I’m talking about beauty and skincare products with that same delightful, gooey consistency (though definitely…

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Want To Know All About Pigmentation? Here, We Get A Dermat To Answer All Your Questions

All the inputs in this story are by Dr Chytra V Anand, Celebrity Cosmetic Dermatologist & Founder of Kosmoderma Clinics and SkinQ. Q: What is pigmentation? Dr Chytra V Anand: Skin pigmentation refers to the colouration of the skin due…

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#BeautyInsiderSeries Korean Skincare Routine For Your 40s

It has been over 10 years for me working with Amorepacific group in India, and I am very happy to state that it was my first introduction to Korean skincare. Over the past years heading marketing for Korean Beauty brands—such…

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Planning a Trip To Europe? This Checklist of 10 Pharmacy Brands Will Come in Handy, According to a GenZ Beauty Writer

With summer holidays just around the corner, shopping list preparation is in full swing, especially for those traveling to the trendsetting continent of Europe. While most people associate Europe with the best of fashion, a highly underrated shopping experience is…