Tan or pigmentation: how to tell them apart
A tan is even, follows where the sun reached and fades when exposure stops. Pigmentation is patchy, keeps...
Notes on skin, formulation and ritual.
Slow reading on the science, the texture, and the small daily acts that compound into quiet radiance.
Glycolic acid on underarms: what it does and how to use it safely
Glycolic acid can smooth the thickened surface that makes underarms look darker, and it may reduce odour. It...
Tan removal soaps and face washes: what a rinse-off can do
A soap or face wash is on the skin for under a minute, which is too short for...
Home remedies for dark underarms: what each one does
Baking soda, lemon, potato, turmeric, coconut oil and alum are the usual home remedies for dark underarms. Two...
De-tan packs and facials: what they do to skin
"De-tan" is a marketing word for products that exfoliate the surface, absorb oil and sometimes lighten facial hair....
Underarm roll-ons for dark underarms: what is in them and what to expect
"Underarm roll-on" now covers three different products: a deodorant, an antiperspirant, and a leave-on acid serum sold for...
Can you remove a tan in a day? What "instant" de-tan does
A tan cannot leave in a day, because the pigment sits in living cells that take weeks to...
Shaving, waxing, creams or laser: what each does to underarm skin
Every way of removing underarm hair irritates the skin a little, and on brown skin repeated irritation leaves...
Tan removal home remedies, checked one at a time
Curd, besan, tomato, potato, lemon, aloe and multani mitti all get recommended for tan removal. A few are...