News for 'healthy-skin'

5 Biggest Skincare Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

5 Biggest Skincare Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

To get real, long-lasting results, you need to understand what your skin needs, respect its limits and invest in habits that will last longer than trends, advises Dr Rupika Singh.

You Can Never Have Too Many Carrots: 7 Advantages

You Can Never Have Too Many Carrots: 7 Advantages

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Who can say no to crisp, sweet carrots? And to boot they're brimming with nutrients, minerals, fibre, all while being low in calories.

5 Natural Remedies For Healthy Skin

5 Natural Remedies For Healthy Skin

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Dr Ameesha Mahajan, cosmetic dermatologist and founder of Eden Skin Clinic, explains why you can trust these ingredients to heal and nourish your skin.

Do Indians Need Sunscreen?

Do Indians Need Sunscreen?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

In India, many still aren't fully aware of the need for proper sun protection.

What You Must Know About Your Beard!

What You Must Know About Your Beard!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Stop touching your beard all the time. Your hands carry bacteria that can trigger acne and irritation.'

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Kiran Bhatt, a cosmetologist with a PhD in nutrition, explains how poor hygiene and lifestyle can impact your skin's health causing infections.

Weddings, Winter Can Damage Your Skin

Weddings, Winter Can Damage Your Skin

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Over-exfoliating can irritate your skin and lead to dryness. During winter months, limit exfoliation to once or twice a week, depending on your skin type, advises Dinyar Workingboxwala, celebrity aesthetician and co-founder of the beauty products brand, BiE.

10 Tips To Take Care Of Your Skin This Monsoon

10 Tips To Take Care Of Your Skin This Monsoon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Dr Ipshita Johri explains how you can keep your skin healthy in the rainy season.

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

While there may be quite a few substitutes to tomatoes, some of these options can be considered if you want to make changes to your daily consumption, suggests Sheetal Somaiya.

9 Lies Told About Skincare

9 Lies Told About Skincare

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

There seems to be a barrage of age-old blunders that people tend to commit in the name of skincare, says dermatologist Dr Batul Patel, director, The Bombay Skin Clinic.

SEE: Malaika's secret for glowing skin

SEE: Malaika's secret for glowing skin

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Malaika swears by freshly scooped aloe vera gel to nourish her sensitive skin at all times.

10 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Humidity

10 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Humidity

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Don't let humidity be your skin's enemy, says Dr Abhishek Pilani.

5 Exercises For A Glowing Skin

5 Exercises For A Glowing Skin

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Invest at least 15-20 minutes of your day and your skin will express gratitude for the results it shows and how you feel after.

11 Summer Tips For Flawless Skin

11 Summer Tips For Flawless Skin

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Getting a good night's sleep can work like magic for your skin since it is the only time your skin rests and repairs, rejuvenates and works on itself, advises Asha Hariharan, education director, Enrich Beauty.

5 Tips To Prevent Chafing In Summer

5 Tips To Prevent Chafing In Summer

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Chafing is an unpleasant reality that many people ignore, and it can truly mess up your lifestyle.

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.

5 anti-viral super foods to include in your diet

5 anti-viral super foods to include in your diet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

It is important to increase your intake of vitamin C through natural food sources, says Aarti Gill.

Tempting but tricky: The top 10 fatty foods!

Tempting but tricky: The top 10 fatty foods!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Fats, also called lipids, play a vital role in promoting good health. However, when levels of fat in the body are excessive, you run a big risk of health complications such as obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Lockdown tips: How to get salon like hair and skin

Lockdown tips: How to get salon like hair and skin

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Here are some grandma tips to keep your skin and hair glowing without going to the salon.

DEAR ROOPASHREE: Too many blackheads and whiteheads

DEAR ROOPASHREE: Too many blackheads and whiteheads

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Five simple steps to a glowing complexion

Five simple steps to a glowing complexion

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Everyone wants clear, healthy skin. But how is one to keep it that way when we are out facing pollution, toxins and junk food everyday? Follow these simple steps to help achieve it.

On a diet? 10 high-fat foods you should avoid

On a diet? 10 high-fat foods you should avoid

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

As delicious as they may be, you would be better off saving these treats for a rare indulgence rather than a regular meal.

The top food myths busted

The top food myths busted

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Think 'light' coloured olive oil is lighter in calorie content or eating carbs can give you love handles? Well, in that case you need a reality check, because all these notions are mere myths, say two Sydney-based dieticians. Read on to learn more.

Skincare tips for the monsoon

Skincare tips for the monsoon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Skincare expert Dr Parul Kolhe tells us how to keep our skin healthy and glowing all through the monsoon.

Fair & Lovely: Can HUL go beyond a cosmetic change?

Fair & Lovely: Can HUL go beyond a cosmetic change?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

For a product initially positioned as a "closet mate" which could help improve a woman's marital prospects, HUL Chairman Sanjiv Mehta says the communication now is all about women's empowerment.

Say goodbye to dry skin!

Say goodbye to dry skin!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

ASK DR JAIN: 'My dry feet and hands make me look old'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

HUL drops 'Fair' from 'Fair & Lovely', to rebrand skincare cream

HUL drops 'Fair' from 'Fair & Lovely', to rebrand skincare cream

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

"Taking forward the brand's journey towards a more inclusive vision of beauty, the company will stop using the word 'Fair' in the brand name 'Fair & Lovely'. The new name is awaiting regulatory approvals and we expect to change the name in the next few months," Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) said in a statement. As part of the rebranding, the company will also be announcing the new name for the 'Fair & Lovely' Foundation, set up in 2003 to offer scholarships to women to help them pursue their education.

How to be a gorgeous bride: 5 skincare tips

How to be a gorgeous bride: 5 skincare tips

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

A healthy skin is the first step towards a confident self, which makes for a proud bride on the D-day.

Hello, Miss Congeniality

Hello, Miss Congeniality

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

In the run-up to the fbb Femina Miss India pageant 2015, twenty one finalists participated in the sub-contests. These are the winners...

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Our body needs hydration both inside out. But our water intake tends to reduce during the winter season, thus resulting in lifeless skin, says Vandana Luthra.

Why besan and lemon may not be good for your skin

Why besan and lemon may not be good for your skin

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Besan can be abrasive to your skin. Using lemon juice can cause severe irritation, says Dr Shital Poojary.

'No cream can change your natural skin colour'

'No cream can change your natural skin colour'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Retinols are great for treating many skin conditions especially ageing and pigmentation.

Sons to their mothers

Sons to their mothers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The sexism may well be lost out on mothers who call their daughters 'ghar ka beta' but there is something heartening in seeing middle class mothers encouraging them to pursue non-traditional careers. Sonil Dedhia/Rediff.com meets a few 'model' mums.