Skincare

Most sunscreens contain just a handful of "active" ingredients: avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone, or zinc oxide

From viral hype to '100% results' claims, dermatologists outline five subtle yet crucial red flags that often mislead shoppers into buying products that overpromise and underdeliver

As Nayanthara turns 41, she reminds fans that her glow comes not from beauty trends but from a simple rule rooted in South Indian tradition: eating local, seasonal foods for skin and hair health

More Indians are choosing trips based on beauty rituals, skincare treatments and access to cult products, driven by personalisation and tech-led travel planning

Independent lab tests reveal that several popular Indian sunscreen brands offer far lower sun protection than advertised, exposing serious gaps in product testing and transparency

Too many sweets, sleepless nights, smog, and heavy makeup can trigger festive breakouts. Dermatologists share how to calm your skin, restore its glow, and prevent post-Diwali damage

As India's wedding season begins, demand for quick, non-surgical beauty treatments surges - from HydraFacials and Botox to Ultherapy and PRP - promising glow without downtime

Doctors explain why some people wrinkle sooner than others and what you can do to prevent early lines through lifestyle, skincare and conscious expression

PEP Brands is targeting a 30-35 per cent growth in FY26, as digital appetite and online discovery fuel consumption of beauty and personal care labels in India, its co-founder and CEO Tarun Sharma said, adding, he is hopeful that the company will go public in the next 3-4 years. "We are dreamy-eyed founders, we would want to ring the bell," Sharma told PTI in an interview as he spoke about his vision for mCaffeine and Hyphen, the two brands of PEP. PEP Brands' flagship mCaffeine focuses mainly on bodycare products leveraging coffee-based ingredients, while its skincare label, in collaboration with actor Kriti Sanon, is Hyphen. Sanon is also co-founder of Hyphen. PEP aims to build businesses in a manner that it is a good listable story, Sharma said, adding that "an IPO is 3-4 years out". "India is a large market. There can be 5-6 good companies (pure-play DTCs or Direct-to-Consumer brands) getting listed. A good company means good to consumers, having some market share, financials ..

Good Glamm Group's Darpan Sanghvi says aggressive expansion across 11 acquisitions created a 'momentum trap' that led to the downfall of the $1.25 billion company

From oily skin myths to DIY disasters, this Fact-check Friday, we bust 14 popular beliefs your skincare routine doesn't need

From oily skin confusion to DIY skincare disasters, we bust 14 of the most viral skincare myths with expert insights from a top dermatologist.

Reliance Retail Ventures announces a strategic investment in UK-based FACEGYM, bringing the global facial fitness and skincare brand to India with plans to scale over five years

From stress and screen time to shaving irritation and late nights, men's skin takes a hit-experts share what's causing the damage and how to fix it

The International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on June 13, to highlight the significance of the human rights of people affected with 'albinism'

Honasa said last year that Mamaearth's growth had lagged its own expectations for the last few quarters due to shifting consumer preferences, with company noting that it needed to refresh production

The Indian summertime requirement for your skin is sweat-proof skincare. No matter how high the temperature rises, you may avoid breakouts and shine by selecting the right textures and ingredients

Lotions, shampoos, soaps, leave-in hair products, and even eyelash glue may contain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals linked to cancer, according to a new study

With summer in full force now, it's time to go over the best skincare regime to make sure this critical body part doesn't have to take the full blast of the heat, dust, humidity, and sweat

Seoul, long a destination for beauty services, last year became the top exporter of cosmetics to America, overtaking France, according to the US International Trade Commission