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The truth about 'cat eye' nails: When your polish might interfere with your MRI

April 17, 2026 5:21 pm

With MRI machines known for their powerful magnetic fields, people have begun wondering whether the trace amounts of iron in this viral nail trend could make them unsafe.

‘The only needles I do’: Mira Kapoor shares her secret to depuffing and body detox; dermatologist weighs in

January 15, 2026 2:00 pm

It is important to consult a trained and qualified practitioner, maintain realistic expectations

‘She used to wake up before my father…’: Soha Ali Khan reveals mother’s pre-dawn makeup ritual; why emotional safety matters more than looks in relationships

December 29, 2025 4:28 pm

Reflecting on the need to maintain a perfect appearance in front of partners, Soha revealed, “I am very comfortable in front of Kunal with no makeup.”

Using cosmetics on babies, children could disrupt hormones, trigger allergies

July 26, 2025 1:25 pm

Babies and young children aren't just miniature adults. Their skin is still developing and is more vulnerable to irritation, chemical absorption

Beauty gets back offline as cosmetic companies rethink digital strategy

May 07, 2023 4:39 pm

As the threat of Covid subsides, beauty and cosmetic companies are making a beeline for offline again. It’s the touch-and-feel aspect that is driving offline growth, point analysts.

Mamaearth's parent firm puts IPO on hold amid weak market conditions: Report

March 27, 2023 12:28 pm

Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer Ltd filed its documents for an IPO in December, planning to raise about $200 million to $300 million, through the issuing of new equity.

Indian skincare startup Mamaearth eyes $3 bln valuation in 2023 IPO: Report

June 22, 2022 4:28 pm

In talks to raise at least $300 million for a projected IPO next year, Indian skincare startup Mamaearth is aiming for a valuation of about $3 billion - 10-12 times forward revenue. In January of this year, the company's final valuation was $1.2 billion.

Why you must never share cosmetics or makeup products

February 25, 2022 9:55 pm

Sharing cosmetics and make-up is usually seen as a good gesture between friends, sisters, cousins, etc. but one might not realise that it can cause harm to both people

Cosmetic firm Lush to quit social media to highlight mental well-being of customers

November 23, 2021 1:17 pm

"In the same way that evidence against climate change was ignored and belittled for decades, concerns about the serious effects of social media are going largely ignored now."

From farm to face, Gaza women create cosmetics from local herbs

July 30, 2021 9:31 am

From a factory in Gaza City, the internationally funded project's four staffers, all women, use steam distillation to draw out the ingredients from plants including rosemary, basil, mint, thyme and chamomile

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