But here is the solid truth the marketing guys won’t tell you: When you take out a preservative that works (Parabens), you have to replace it with something else to stop bacteria from growing. And often, that "Something Else" is newer, less tested, and potentially more irritating than the thing they removed.

Just because a cream smells like a temple in Mysore doesn’t mean it wasn’t born in a high-tech chemical factory. Today, we are going to debunk the Ayurvedic face cream myths and look at the "hidden" side of the label that most Indians don't bother to read.

We need to talk about what is actually inside that "tube of hope" sitting on your bathroom shelf. Spoilers: It’s not magic. It’s chemistry. And sometimes, it’s poison.