Skin Care Tips

Cleanse gently, twice a day

Use a mild, soap-free face wash morning and night. Over-washing or harsh scrubbing can irritate skin and worsen acne.

Never skip sunscreen

Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning, even indoors or on cloudy days. It's the single best anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation habit.

Moisturise for your skin type

Gel-based for oily skin, cream-based for dry skin. Hydrated skin is healthier and more resilient.

Don't pick or pop

Squeezing pimples pushes infection deeper and is the leading cause of permanent acne scars.

Hydrate & eat well

Drink enough water and include fruits, vegetables and protein. Cut back on excess sugar and very oily food.

Patch-test new products

Introduce one product at a time and test on a small area first. If irritation continues, see a dermatologist instead of switching endlessly.

Eat well

Foods to add to your diet for healthy skin

A simple daily eating guide from Dr. Nirmala Purohit — nourishing your skin from within. Drink water through the day and eat fresh, home-cooked food.

Every day

10–12 glasses of water
1 glass of milk
1 tsp ghee, or 1 slice of cheese
2 fresh fruits — cut and eat with the skin, not as juice
Raw salad (radish, beetroot, carrot, cucumber, tomato) with salt, pepper and a dash of lime — no mayonnaise, dressing or sauce
Dals — black and yellow, alternating day to day

A few times a week

4 walnuts or 4 almonds — on alternate days
Steamed sprouts — 3 times a week
Green leafy vegetables — 3 times a week
Green beans (gavar, chawli, wal, papdi, French beans, broad beans) — 3 times a week

Once or twice a week

Dry beans — rajma, black beans, yellow beans, kidney beans (twice a week)
Paneer, chola (chickpeas), soya and tofu — once a week each

For teens

Skin care in adolescents

Common concerns at this age are acne, dandruff and hair fall. A few simple habits go a long way.

Do's

Wash your face frequently.
Eat a healthy diet rich in Vitamin A — carrots, papaya and leafy vegetables — and cut down on chocolate, junk food and oily food.
If your scalp is oily, wash your hair regularly with a mild shampoo.

Don'ts

Don't self-medicate.
Avoid products that irritate skin, like harsh scrubs and exfoliants.
Don't squeeze acne — it raises the risk of scarring.
Don't use creams prescribed for family or friends — especially fairness creams, which may contain steroids that damage skin.
If acne is worsening or getting you down, see a dermatologist; treatment helps prevent breakouts, scars and pigmentation.

Gentle intimate hygiene for teens

Wash with a mild soap and avoid harsh irritants — the skin here is delicate and needs gentle care.
Avoid tight undergarments, which can encourage fungal infections; don't use home remedies or steroid ointments, which can damage skin or cause stretch marks.
Changes in normal discharge or itching can signal an infection — consult a dermatologist.

For the 30s & 40s

Skin care in middle age

From the late 30s and early 40s, common concerns are skin ageing, facial pigmentation and hair loss.

Caring for your skin

Topical Vitamin A products help boost collagen and even out skin discoloration.
Drink 8–12 glasses of water a day to keep skin hydrated and delay signs of ageing.
Pamper your skin with a moisturiser daily after a bath.
Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 3 hours, starting 30 minutes before stepping out, to prevent photo-damage and ageing.

When to see a dermatologist

As collagen reduces with age, skin loses tone — a dermatologist can advise which topical Vitamin A suits you for fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation.
'Adult-onset acne' in middle age can be a sign of underlying hormonal issues such as PCOD.
Sudden hair shedding after medication, illness, stress, surgery or pregnancy usually resolves over time.
Patchy hair loss (alopecia areata) is often treatable once diagnosed — seeing a dermatologist early is the first step.

These are general tips, not a diagnosis. For a routine made for your skin, book a consultation.