Skin

Include these five herbs in your diet for radiating and youthful skin

The use of Ayurvedic cosmetics was intended to promote longevity and excellent health in addition to improving one's outward beauty. There are many Ayurvedic skin care formulae available today, but in order to get the best results, it's important to know the quality and ingredients of your products.

Aug 08, 2022, 17:49 PM IST

Want to stay young forever? Researchers develop method that reverses ageing in human skin cells by 30 years

The new method, called 'maturation phase transient reprogramming', exposes cells to Yamanaka factors for just 13 days. At this point, age-related changes are removed and the cells have temporarily lost their identity.

Apr 11, 2022, 15:41 PM IST

Want great skin? Adopt these 5 simple habits

Vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet. Vitamin C is high in antioxidants, which help to protect the skin from a variety of negative effects. 

Apr 06, 2022, 14:42 PM IST

These skin problems can indicate a serious underlying health issues

Our skin tells us everything we need to know about our physical and mental health, but not everyone knows how to read these signs that could be pointing to more serious underlying health issues.

Apr 08, 2021, 12:19 PM IST

Here's how to modify your skincare routine with a change in season

Along with temperature shifts, humidity levels also fluctuate. The type of pollens or allergic elements in the environment also change, so do microorganisms.

Mar 25, 2021, 15:34 PM IST

Easy health tips: Here's how to keep your skin hydrated in searing summers!

Summer season is around the corner and we all know how scorching it is going to get soon. Exposure to the sun can leave your skin dry, irritated, sweaty and dehydrated. Your skin can look dull and dry. But do not worry, we have an easy skin care regime which will make sure that your skin is not neglected this summer.

Mar 18, 2021, 13:34 PM IST

This tiny injectable sensor may help curb alcohol abuse

Scientists have come up with a novel tiny, ultra-low power chip that can be injected just under the surface of the skin to continuously monitor patients of substance abuse.

Apr 12, 2018, 17:19 PM IST

Scientists develop new sticky patch to monitor blood sugar in diabetes patients

A team of researchers have developed a novel sticky patch which can non-invasively monitor glucose levels in diabetics through the skin. The patch will end the frequent use of painful finger-prick blood tests in diabetes patients.

Apr 10, 2018, 14:47 PM IST

Novel method to generate stem cells developed

Chinese scientists have developed a novel method by mixing two chemicals that help generate stem cells which can self-renew or multiply while maintaining the potential to develop into other types of cells and be used to treat a wide range of ailments.

Apr 09, 2018, 10:13 AM IST

Summer tips: Eat these foods for a healthy skin

It's that time of the year when your skin needs extra care. One needs to be more cautious during the summer season as the scorching heat and UV rays of the sun can damage your skin. 

Apr 06, 2018, 16:32 PM IST

Remove sun tan instantly with these home remedies

With the sun comes the tanned skin so this season opt for natural packs to get rid of the tan from your face, arms, hands, neck, back and feet the natural way.

Apr 06, 2018, 14:22 PM IST

Give new life to hair, skin for your wedding day

Start taking care of your skin at least 45 days before your wedding. Get your basics right, analyse your skin type and understand if it's dry, oily, dehydrated or sensitive.

Dec 09, 2017, 10:55 AM IST

Here's a skin care guide to battle winter

Disha Meher, a national expert on skin and nails at Lakmé Salon and Pond's skin expert Rashmi Shetty share tips you need to nourish, revive and refresh your skin this winter.
 

Nov 22, 2017, 21:01 PM IST

HC notice to Centre on sale of skin creams containing steroids

The petition deals with the misuse of topical corticosteroids, a class of drugs used for treating a variety of skin diseases.
 

Nov 22, 2017, 21:00 PM IST

Scientists reverse ageing in old human cells in breakthrough study

The research, published in the journal BMC Cell Biology, has the potential to lead to therapies which could help people age better, without experiencing some of the degenerative effects of getting old.

Nov 09, 2017, 11:01 AM IST

Inflammation may train skin to heal faster: Study

Inflammatory skin diseases are considered to be the most common problem in dermatology.These diseases come in many forms, from occasional rashes to chronic conditions such as dermatitis.

Oct 19, 2017, 17:03 PM IST

Scientists design 'camouflaging skin' inspired by octopus

The team's pneumatically-activated material takes a cue from the 3D bumps, or papillae, that cephalopods such as such as octopus and cuttlefish can express in one-fifth of a second for dynamic camouflage, and then retract to swim away.

Oct 15, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Artificial Intelligence system may help detect melanoma skin cancer

A team of researchers are developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based system that might help detect melanoma skin cancer early.

Aug 23, 2017, 23:47 PM IST

This is why eating untimely affects your skin!

The findings indicates that people who eat late at night are more vulnerable to sunburn and longer-term effects such as skin ageing and skin cancer.

Aug 16, 2017, 19:29 PM IST

This new gene therapy via skin can help treat diabetes, obesity

Researchers from the University of Chicago, using CRISPR, have edited the skin stem cells from newborn mice which prompted the cells to secrete glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1).

Aug 04, 2017, 19:04 PM IST