Indian Skin

Finding the best sunscreen for Indian skin tones has been my mission for over five years, and honestly, it took countless trials, embarrassing white streaks, and frustrated mornings to finally crack the code. As someone with medium-to-deep Indian skin, I’ve experienced firsthand the struggle of dealing with sunscreens that promise the world but deliver chalky, […]

The Sun-Kissed Paradox of Kerala Living in Kerala’s tropical climate for five years taught me a fascinating skincare secret. Despite the relentless year-round sun, many Kerala women maintain beautifully even-toned skin without heavily relying on commercial sunscreens. What stood out to me most was during a beachside festival in Kovalam, where I saw local women

The Uncomfortable Truth Behind the Glow I still remember my mother’s dressing table stacked with countless fairness creams, all claiming to lighten skin tones in just a few weeks. Growing up in Mumbai, I watched relatives, friends, and neighbors apply these creams religiously—chasing a beauty standard set by billboards and TV ads. But back then,