It started with a breakout. Priya, a skincare enthusiast in her late 20s, had tried dozens of sunscreens, but they either left her skin greasy, irritated, or worse, clogged her pores. She had combination skin, prone to breakouts in summer and dryness in winter. When a friend suggested trying dermatologist-recommended sunscreens, she landed between two…
I still remember a moment last summer when a patient walked into my dermatology clinic with patchy sunburn on one side of his face and none on the other. Turns out, he had tried two different sunscreens – one on each side. That day, the experiment spoke louder than a prescription ever could. As a…
Sunscreens are more than just skincare—they’re your first line of defense against the blazing sun, invisible UV rays, and long-term skin damage. Imagine this: a mother, determined to protect her young daughter’s delicate skin, scans store shelves desperately looking for an affordable yet effective sunscreen. She doesn’t want her child to suffer sunburn or long-term…
It was the peak of summer, and I had just returned from a short beach vacation with what I thought was a solid sunscreen game. Yet, to my horror, I saw the redness on my cheeks, the patchy tan lines, and the subtle signs of sun damage setting in. As someone obsessed with skincare and…
In the sweltering heat of a South Indian summer, Priya stood under the sun waiting for her cab after college. The humidity made her skin feel sticky, and by the time she reached home, her cheeks were already tinged red. A week earlier, her dermatologist had warned her: “Sunscreen is not optional—it’s your skin’s daily…
Imagine walking under the harsh midday sun, heading to a cricket match or a casual afternoon drive, only to return home with sunburns, dark patches, or dehydrated skin. Sounds familiar? If you’re someone who enjoys outdoor activities or just can’t avoid the sun in your daily routine, this story might hit close to home. In…
It was a scorching Sunday morning, and I was halfway through a grueling hike up the Sahyadri Hills. The sun bore down fiercely, and while others were complaining of burning skin and sweating sunscreen into their eyes, I was unfazed. That day, I discovered the true strength of the Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 50…
I still remember that day last summer when I looked in the mirror and saw my sunburned face after hours outside. Despite my best intentions, I hadn’t been using a dermatologist-recommended sunscreen. That experience made me determined to find something reliable. My search brought me to EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 sunscreen, a dermatologist…
I’ve always been wary of spending too much time in the sun. Growing up in India, I saw firsthand how harsh UV rays can be. From minor sunburns on vacations to noticing early signs of pigmentation in my twenties, I realized how crucial sunscreen is. But even knowing that, finding the right sunscreen was a…
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 50+ is more than just another sunscreen on your shelf—it’s a must-have for anyone serious about protecting their skin from UV damage. I still remember my turning point: standing under the glaring summer sun, feeling my skin burn despite thinking I was protected. I was using a random low-SPF cream,…
