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Thinking of doing at home peel? Well, you can try The Ordinary peeling solution. The Ordinary peeling solution has 30 % AHA that can help in skin lightening, reducing dullness and uneven skin tone. While 2 % BHA help in reducing oil secretion, open pores, and comedones. What is composition of The Ordinary aha bha peeling solution? The Ordinary Peeling…
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“Doctor, What is chemical peeling? How to do peel at home? Which peel is better TCA, glycolic or salicylic?” Chemical peel is the oldest skin rejuvenation procedure used by dermatologist. Fortunately, you can do peeling at home. Unfortunately, if peeling goes wrong, skin can became sensitive and red. Sometimes, skin might get dark as well. In this article, we will…
Continue reading “Doctor, which is the best dermatologist recommended sunscreen ? Should I use SPF 15 or SPF 30? What is the correct method of applying sunscreen? “ Sunscreen is an integral part of skin care regime It helps in delaying ageing, prevents, pigmentation, and protects sensitive skin. However, choosing the right sunscreen and the right method of application is paramount. I have…
Continue reading Doctor, what is best skin care routine for hyperpigmentation? Skin care routine for hyperpigmentation is a science that can be decoded by a dermatologist. Fortunately lot of effective skin lightening agents are available without prescription across the globe now. In this article, I will help you formulate skin care regime that will fade your Melasma forever. But you have to…
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Lately, one of the users asked me “Doctor, how to care for oily skin with pimples, open pores, dark spots, that too at home? ” I know how it feels to have so many skin problems at the same time, especially this combination of greasy skin studded with pimples and dark spots on the background of open pores can ruin the looks…
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Looking for pampering your skin with natural ingredients that can lighten and brighten up your skin? Try this homemade skin lightening face pack! I have formulated this face pack with the following skin lightening ingredients based on research (see references at the end): Licorice called mulethi in Hindi has glabridin that reduces hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme used for…
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Mercury is linked to nervous system toxicity, as well as reproductive, immune and respiratory toxicity. Mercury is found in thimerosal, which is a mercury-based preservative, and it is readily absorbed by the skin. However, you might not find mercury or thimerosal on the ingredient list of your favourite cream. A study conducted by a reputed NGO released a list of fairness…
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“Doctor, I am getting spots on my face, I hope it is not cancerous, how can I get rid of them?” The spots on the face not only bother you for cosmetic reasons but raise an alarm if they are cancerous. However, there are many entities in the skin that can look like black spots – may it be a mole…
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“Doctor, I have tried everything, but my dark patches refuse to say goodbye.” You might have spent heavily on the best of creams and parlors for your dark patches/spots, only to get temporary results. But, did you bother to find what is causing hyperpigmentation? Do you know that dark patches might be an indicator of underlying medical illness, nutritional deficiencies…
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“Doctor, I get tanned easily. What are various sun protection methods?” The sun provides us warmth, light and life. That’s not all! Sun also showers damaging UV rays onto our beautiful skin; this article highlights how ultraviolet rays damages skin and what measures can be taken to negate it! Checkout: Dermatocare Reviews on Top Sunscreens What are ultraviolet rays (UVR)? Ultraviolet…
Continue readingDr Surbhi, MD has many accolades to her credit including University topper and triple gold medal during her medical graduation. Her passion is to treat skin problems with lifestyle changes, medicines and minimum procedures.
Dr Surbhi, MD has many accolades to her credit including University topper and triple Gold medal during her Medical graduation. Her passion is to treat skin problems with lifestyle changes, medicines and minimum procedures.
