Why Oily Skin Still Needs the Right Moisturiser
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-05T16:11:28+05:30One of the most persistent skincare myths we encounter in Indian patients with oily skin is the belief that moisturiser is unnecessary — or [...]
Understanding Milia and the Best Ways to Remove It
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-05T16:15:32+05:30Milia are small, dome-shaped, pearly white or yellow papules that typically appear around the eyes, on the cheeks, and across the nose. They are [...]
Why Tranexamic Acid Is Effective for Pigmentation
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-14T11:09:31+05:30Tranexamic acid is, in our clinical experience, one of the most effective depigmenting ingredients available for Indian skin — and significantly underutilised compared to [...]
Dermaplaning Explained: Benefits, Risks and Recovery
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-05T16:28:39+05:30Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation technique that uses a sterile surgical scalpel blade held at a 45-degree angle to the skin surface to remove [...]
What Science Says About Biotin for Hair Growth
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-05T16:31:06+05:30Biotin (vitamin B7) supplements are one of the most marketed products in the hair care category — and one of the most frequently recommended [...]
How to Combine Niacinamide and Retinol Safely
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-14T11:10:06+05:30Few ingredient combination questions come up more frequently in skincare consultations than whether niacinamide and retinol can be used together. The concern — based [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Tinea Versicolor
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-14T10:53:38+05:30Tinea versicolor is one of the most common skin conditions in tropical countries — affecting up to 8% of the Indian population — and [...]
How Temple Fillers Improve Facial Balance
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-05T16:39:09+05:30The temples are one of the first areas of the face to lose volume with age — and one of the last that patients [...]
Benefits of Squalane for Every Skin Type
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-14T10:54:50+05:30Squalane is one of the few facial oils that we regularly recommend across all skin types — including oily, acne-prone, and sensitive Indian skin. [...]
How to Identify Prickly Heat and Acne Correctly
Dr Nishita Ranka2026-08-05T16:42:17+05:30Every summer, our clinic sees a wave of patients treating what they believe is a sudden acne flare with acne products — salicylic acid, [...]