Skin Care

Beauty myths Part 2: Plucking a white hair will give you many more greys and four more extremely common myths

Skin is the largest and most exposed organ in our bodies: it deserves to be looked after properly.

7 homemade face packs for winter that protect your skin from the side-effects of pollution

Pollution can also be the cause of many skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, etc. It even contributes to skin ageing!

101 Oddly in India: Doctor behind 'Cowpathy' brand makes skincare products from cow dung, urine

101 India introduces us to Cowpathy and the founder Umesh Soni.

Get more sleep to keep skin youthful

Scientists have shown that lack of quality sleep can lead to ageing of skin, says a study. In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, physician-scientists at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Centre, US, found that sleep quality impacts skin function and ageing.

Why you should beware of fairness creams

Many fairness creams, particularly those sold over the counter contain steroids that can wreak havoc on your skin if used without supervision.

Bird poo facials for Tom Cruise!

Tom Cruise reportedly doesn't use Botox, he is rather fond of a facial treatment that contains nightingale excrement to maintain his looks.