Dr. Aanchal MD.

"Axis Y is known for their dark spot correcting serum which has niacinamide and ceramides, panthenol, which feels very soothing on the skin. So if you are somebody struggling with dark spots where you feel whatever you use on the skin irritates the skin, then this brand might be worth looking into. They have serums, creams and moisturizers which work really well specifically for dark spots."

"This has glycerine and hyaluronic acid, and it acts as an antioxidant. All in all, it's a really nice serum which helps in reducing dark spots. Thiamidol is really effective, and I feel this is expensive, but if you are thinking of investing in something to improve your skin tone overall and improve skin quality, I feel this serum is worth the price. You just have to use a very small quantity, just one pump on the affected area. I prefer to use it in the morning time, just one pump only on the melasma patches. If you have more even dullness, you can use a very small quantity all over your face, in multiple small dots, so that you can use this serum for a longer time. Just a pea size amount is good enough to cover your whole face. So yes, this is a good serum that you can use to reduce your dark spots. It is expensive, but as somebody who struggles with melasma, I feel this is a good ingredient, and it helps in keeping melasma suppressed for longer. So it's a good ingredient to include in your routine, and a good product if you are somebody struggling with dark spots and if that bothers you. So yeah, that was the Eucerin Radiant Tone Dual Serum."

"The Copper Peptide Serum by Amino is really good. It's slightly on the expensive side, but you can use this on alternate nights and try to save on the amount that you use so that this serum will last longer for you. This contains copper peptides which are humectants that have been moisturizing the skin, and also peptides send signals to the fibroblast cells to make more collagen. So if you use it for about 6 to 8 weeks you will notice an improvement in fine lines and also in open pores and overall skin quality. You can use it sparingly about three to four times in a week and even that is enough in order to see results."

"Paula's Choice Discoloration Repair Serum can be used depending upon your budget and availability. For achieving an even skin tone, serums that contain skin lightening agents which reduce melanin production are important. Paula's Choice Discoloration Repair Serum contains ingredients like kojic acid, alpha arbutin, azelaic acid, licorice extract, and niacinamide that can help in reducing dark spots."

"The Foxtale Vitamin C Serum contains L-ascorbic acid, which is the most potent form of vitamin C. It also has vitamin E, which helps in stabilizing the formulation and also gives an added antioxidant benefit. It's a biphasic formulation, it spreads easily and does not feel sticky. What I like about this product is it's an effective potent formulation that helps in brightening the skin. What I didn't like about this product is it has fragrance, so I wish it was fragrance free, and also it will not suit sensitive skin type."

"Choose your cleanser wisely. You can be very tempted to choose that harsh cleanser that you feel really cleanses the skin and removes all the oil and dead skin, but that's not what you want to do. Use a gentle cleanser, or something with salicylic acid mixed with something like a ceramide, so that it controls your oil without drying your skin out. The CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a good choice if you are looking to cleanse your skin without drying or irritating it."

"It has salicylic acid which reduces bumpiness of the skin and also oil secretion from the skin, and niacinamide which also reduces sebum production. So it's a good combination of ingredients which helps in reducing the oil buildup on the skin and also dead skin buildup on the skin. It also contains gluconolactone, which is a polyhydroxy acid that gently exfoliates the skin without drying the skin out. If you have rough skin, you can use this. If you want to use a chemical exfoliant, then this is a good choice. If you feel that your skin looks dry and dull and you want an exfoliant, then you can use this cleanser. This cleanser can also be used for body acne, for ingrown hair, and even for keratosis pilaris. When you chemically exfoliate it, it will expose smoother skin and make your skin appear less bumpy and smoother to feel. You can use this on the body as well."

"This serum contains a bifida lysate ferment, which is a patented ingredient patented by the company Estee. This ingredient helps in soothing the skin and maintaining the barrier function of skin, it is a probiotic. Along with this, it also has adenosine, which helps in slowing the process of aging. It feels really moisturizing, nourishing, hydrating on the skin. It also contains some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents which help in lightening dark spots. Overall, it is just very nourishing on the skin, so this serum works really well. The Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum has been a cult favorite of many. It's very very expensive, I have still been using the PR packages that have been sent because it's really expensive, but if you are somebody who is thinking of splurging on a night serum then this one is a really good choice. You don't need to use it every night, you can even just use this only on days where you feel that your skin requires that extra love and that extra moisture and nourishment. I like to use it in very small drops. I first apply my treatment cream for my melasma and then I use the serum and then go ahead and apply a layer of moisturizer, that's how I prefer to use it. You can use this just as the only serum that you use on your face and then go on with a moisturizer, that is also fine."

"I've been using this for a long time. It is a good serum to use if you're just planning to air dry your hair or blow dry. If you're planning to style it, then I feel the serum is not enough to protect the hair from the heat. You can use a few drops in your hair. This does not weigh your hair down too much, so this is a good choice even if you are somebody whose scalp gets oily on the second or third day. The serum that I mentioned before can be a little thick, but this one does work well and does not feel too heavy on the hair."

"CeraVe Moisturizing Cream has a thick, rich texture and formulation that's an occlusive cream ideal for those with very dry to extremely dry skin. It's best suited for atopic dermatitis patients in winter with low humid climate, post-procedure skin, even as a nighttime barrier repair cream in elderly patients with xerosis and for body use. You can apply it on the hands, legs, and elbows as well. It has three essential ceramides NP, AP and EOP, balanced with cholesterol and free fatty acids. It uses MVE technology which is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and is suitable for compromised and sensitive skin."

"The CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion has a texture and formulation which is very lightweight, fast absorbing, it's non-greasy, and is best suited for normal to dry skin in humid climates and for daytime use. You can even use it on schoolgoing children. Patients who dislike using very heavy creams will also enjoy using it. It maintains hydration without clogging pores. It can be layered under sunscreen and even children and schoolgoing kids can use this as kids have immature skin barrier, higher water loss and are more prone to eczema. This works well in elderly as well as they have reduced ceramide synthesis, a thinner epidermis and increased itch. CeraVe lotion improves comfort and reduces risk of skin tears and infections."

"This works really well in soothing the skin, plumping up the skin. It's a good plumping ingredient, like hyaluronic acid but just better, because hyaluronic acid has a short-term impact on the skin, it just pulls water. But this also has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients which help in soothing the skin and nourishing the skin for longer. So I really like using the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. I think it's worth the hype. This is one of the products that I feel deserves all the attention that it gets. But it's not for everyone, none of these products will suit everybody, you have to make an informed choice and go ahead and try it. It also comes in a smaller size, so you can try that first and if it suits you, go ahead and purchase it."

"The only thing about this Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen is the presence of avobenzone, oxybenzone and octinoxate which are not the most photostable. So hence you need to reapply it every 3 hours if in case. I'm hoping that the brand will take feedback and use new age filters with better photostability. But if you're looking for a sunscreen with no white cast that blends easily and is comfortable on the skin, this one is a good choice. If they solve the problem of photostability and use new age filters which are better suited for the Indian climate while maintaining this formulation and texture then this sunscreen has the potential to be one of the best sunscreens out there. It has a water resistant formulation."

"This current LED mask is one of the best devices that I have used. It uses both red light and infrared light to deliver results. The penetration goes up to 4 mm deep in order to tighten the skin and also improve the quality of your skin and skin complexion. This mask uses the correct wavelength which penetrates deep enough to show you results and improvement in fine lines and wrinkles. The mask uses a patented pillow technology which allows exposure to every part of your face for optimal results. This device speeds up the healing process of the skin and helps in reducing pigmentation, inflammation, and redness. It also helps to reduce rosacea and eczema. It is very comfortable to use."