Do you really need vitamin C in every step of your skincare routine? Expert explains
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Do you really need vitamin C in every step of your skincare routine? Expert explains

Vitamin C has moved well beyond the serum bottle. It now appears in cleansers, moisturisers and sunscreens, making it possible to build an entire routine around one ingredient. But seeing the same active across several labels does not tell you whether those products offer comparable benefits or whether you need them all. Malini Adapureddy, founder…
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Vitamin E capsules on the face: Dermatologist with 18 years of experience explains why this popular skincare hack could do more harm than good
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Vitamin E capsules on the face: Dermatologist with 18 years of experience explains why this popular skincare hack could do more harm than good

Vitamin E capsules are often treated as a quick fix for dry, dull skin. A small puncture, a little oil on the cheeks, and the hope of waking up with softer skin can make this DIY trick tempting. But a product meant to be swallowed is not automatically suitable for direct application to the face.Dr…
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Why may vitamin C serum not be enough for your skin? Know what your skincare routine is missing
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Why may vitamin C serum not be enough for your skin? Know what your skincare routine is missing

As Indian cities choke on pollution, dermatologists and researchers are turning to a lesser-known antioxidant, gallic acid, to help skin cope with stress that vitamin C alone can no longer handle. The Indian skincare market is flooded with new cosmetics and beauty products, while the internet is overflowing with new ideas, tips, and hacks for…
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Just One Thing: Try Vitamin C Serum
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Just One Thing: Try Vitamin C Serum

I have a confession: I know far too much about vitamin C serum. My first husband (it always sounds rather glamorous to say that), a Texan, was friends with Alden Pinnell, who co-founded SkinCeuticals in Dallas in 1994 with his dermatologist father, Dr. Sheldon Pinnell. My ex-husband worked with them briefly and thanks to his…
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