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  • Collagen and Cancer may have a new treatment on the block

    Ozone has all the makings of a hot new trend: The claims are massive (a cure to everything from skin ageing and cellulite, and even cancer), it’s celebrity-approved (Gwyneth Paltrow (Goop Founder) proclaimed her love for it on a podcast), and it’s controversial.

    by Ridhima Sapre

  • The No-Nos Of Fruit Combinations - Essential Rules to Remember

    Fruit bowls and smoothies are tempting, but Ayurveda encourages a simple rule: "eat them alone or leave them alone." If you frequently experience bloating and digestive issues, this uncomplicated hack may be the solution you need.

    words by Team Dearist

  • Should we be wary of Beauty and AI coming together?

    It’s the mood of the zeitgeist and the world is racing to adapt, adopt and realign to these new boundaries. Why should the beauty industry be left behind? Beauty and AI are the new celeb couple we’re shipping, and as daunting as that sounds, it’s a future that is already here.

    words by Rituparna Som

  • Is silicone a villain or a mainstay in beauty products?

    When you think of beauty products, there’s no dearth of controversial ingredients, perilous to both—the skin and the environment. Enter silicone, an ingredient that has bagged quite a mixed reputation, when it comes to its involvement in beauty products.

    words by Ria Bhatia

  • Are we really moving towards a body positive future? The Ozempic trend says no

    What our obsession with Ozempic says of our discomfort with our bodies, we speak to Rashi Chaudary to get the skinny on Ozempic - the good, bad and ugly.

    words by Rujuta Vaidya & Ridhima Sapre

  • Can you reduce Ayurveda to a multiple choice quiz?

    Can a 3000-year-old science be simplified to diagnose issues based on a generic algorithm? The ancient science that is so intrinsically a part of our life in India. You might not have gone to an Ayurvedic doctor, but there are aspects of your life that are tinged with its principles.

    words by Rituparna Som

  • Are you ready for a baby?

    Once you’ve crossed the pressures of graduation, finding a decent job, the reality of the biological clock comes swinging at you, much like–well—a wrecking ball. But thinking about starting a family doesn’t need to be as daunting, especially if you go in well informed about your choices.

    words by Rujuta Vaidya & Meher Jadwani

  • Men and Women were never created equal

    While some of the stereotypes surrounding men and women may have some basis in biology and hormone levels–-people are complex and unique, and there is much more to a person than just their gender.

    words by Rujuta Vaidya & Ridhima Sapre

  • Make sure you don't consume these herbs everyday. Are you making this mistake?

    Read about 3 herbs that you shouldn’t be consuming daily. There are so many changing wellness trends, we want to jump on the bandwagon for everything we see on social media. But the real question is, are all herbs to be consumed everyday?

    words by Team Dearist

  • Essential oils and your under-eye area are not a match made in heaven - here’s why

    The under-eye area is famous for being a sensitive player, and a quick chat with renowned dermatologist Dr Jaishree Sharad confirms that the high concentration of essential oils means that they aren’t a good team player with delicate areas of the face.

    words by Hasina Khatib

  • We missed Drag Queens at The Met Gala 2023

    Fashion’s most opulent night perhaps missed some key figures—the drag queens

    words by Rituparna Som

  • Meet seabuckthorn oil, the only plant-based oil with 200+ active ingredients


    The world of skincare oils is a rotating carousel of ‘it’ names and must-haves that everyone wants you to have—argan, coconut, jojoba and argan again. If you are looking to get off the ferris wheel and get all your active ingredients delivered in one, it helps to take note of sea buckthorn oil that works wonders for all skin types. Here’s a closer look at what it can do for you!

    words by Hasina Khatib

  • 5 ingredients you should never use in DIY skincare

    The one factor that makes the world of skincare truly democratic is that you don’t need to have a vanity shelf stocked with all the must-have lotions and potions for good skin—there are a host of trusted candidates already in your pantry that can guarantee you that hundred-watt glow.

    words by Hasina Khatib

  • A simple guide to skincare actives/acids

    A chat between Meher Jadwani, Founder of Dearist and Dr. Pooja Talera, Founder of Kosa Wellbeing, where they share a simple guide that will help you pick the best acid for your skin type.

    words by Team Dearist

  • A bowl of yogurt: should it be consumed every day?

    Yogurt is a staple in most diets, but is it ideal to consume everyday?

    words by Team Dearist

  • Almonds vs soaked almonds

    As a child, I used to rush through my mornings but my parents made sure I never compromised on soaked almonds, I never questioned why? I just ate it, but as I grew up, I wanted to know more about it - read more if you are curious too!

    words by Team Dearist

  • Cough, Cold, Fever - are you eating right when you are ill?

    Common mistakes people make when they have fever, cough, & cold. There is no real "cure" to cold and flu, but here are some suggestions from our doctors (foods and general guidelines) that will help ease the process.

    words by Team Dearist

  • If January did not feel like a “new year, new me” for you, March 20th is truly the astronomical world’s new year

    Why we are desperately waiting for the Spring Equinox and you should too!

    words by Japleen Kaur