skin care

Ahead of getting drenched in Holi colours, Dermatologist Smriti Singh has recommended covering skin and hair with moisturiser and oil respectively before contacting with colours. She stated to avoid bleach//wax/facial one week before and after Holi celebrations and to apply sun-screen on exposed areas. She suggested to apply loads of moisturizer at the first sign of irritation while playing Holi. Besides, Smriti advised to take bath in warm… read-more

Stating that long hot showers can lead to dry skin, dermatologist Dr Geetika Mittal suggests taking warm and short showers for healthy skin. One should also be quick with the application of moisturizer on the skin to avoid skin dryness, she says. Geetika advises for pat drying of skin to avoid the skin irritation. The dermatologist also suggests of using a humidifier to balance the moisture level of the skin.

In a recent Instagram, Dermatologist Jushya Sarin has discussed the major factors causing acne in grown-ups. According to Dr Sarin, adult acne can be caused by hormonal fluctuations i.e., progesterone-increment in females and androgens in males. Moreover, higher cortisol levels triggered by chronic stress along with pollution and oily food can also cause acne. Besides, Sarin recommends to use the right beauty products and avoid cleaning the… read-more

New York's dermatologist Robyn Gmyrek has debunked the myth that sleep deprivation causes dark circles. According to her, dark circles are more likely caused by genetics rather than amount of sleep. Besides, Hyperpigmentation, chronic eye-rubbing or blue veins under the eye also contribute to the dark circles. Moreover, she also discarded the myth that eating greasy food causes acne as, according to her, only milk is associated to acne… read-more