Understand your skin
Clear, practical explanations of the five concerns AISkinScan measures — what causes them, what helps, and when to see a dermatologist.
Acne Explained: Causes, Types and How to Manage Breakouts
Why acne happens, how to tell blackheads, whiteheads, papules and cysts apart, and an evidence-based routine for keeping breakouts under control.
7 min read
Dark Spots and Hyperpigmentation: What Causes Them and What Helps
Sun spots, melasma and post-acne marks explained — plus the ingredients and daily habits that fade uneven skin tone safely, especially on Indian and darker skin tones.
6 min read
Dark Circles Under the Eyes: Causes and Realistic Fixes
Pigment, blood vessels, hollows or puffiness? How to work out what is causing your dark circles and which approaches can genuinely make a difference.
5 min read
Wrinkles and Fine Lines: How Skin Ages and What Actually Slows It
The science of skin ageing in plain language — collagen, sun damage and expression lines — and the few habits and ingredients with strong evidence behind them.
6 min read
Dry Skin and a Damaged Skin Barrier: Signs, Causes and Repair
Tightness, flaking and stinging are signs of a weakened skin barrier. Here is what causes it and the gentle routine that helps skin recover.
5 min read
How to Find Your Skin Type: Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal or Sensitive
A simple at-home test to identify your skin type, what each type means, and how to choose a cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen that suit it.
5 min read
Sunscreen Guide: SPF, PA Ratings and How Much to Use
What SPF and PA+++ really mean, chemical versus mineral filters, how much sunscreen to apply, and how to make daily use easy in the Indian climate.
6 min read
Oily Skin: Why It Happens and a Routine That Controls Shine
Why some skin produces more oil, the habits that make it worse, and a simple morning and night routine for oily and acne-prone skin.
5 min read
A Beginner's Skincare Routine: The Right Products in the Right Order
Start simple: the three essential steps, when to add a serum, the correct order to apply products, and how long to wait before judging results.
5 min read
Acne Scars: Types, Prevention and Treatment Options
Ice-pick, boxcar, rolling and raised scars explained, how they differ from dark marks, and the dermatologist treatments that can improve them.
6 min read
Melasma: Causes, Triggers and Long-Term Management
Why melasma appears on the cheeks, forehead and upper lip, why it keeps coming back, and the sun protection and treatments that keep it under control.
6 min read
Niacinamide: Benefits, How to Use It and What to Expect
What niacinamide (vitamin B3) does for oil, pores, redness and dark spots, which concentration to choose, and how to combine it with other ingredients.
4 min read
Retinol for Beginners: How to Start Without Irritation
What retinoids do, the difference between retinol, adapalene and tretinoin, a step-by-step plan to start safely, and who should avoid them.
6 min read
Skincare Through the Seasons: Summer, Monsoon and Winter in India
How heat, humidity and dry winter air change your skin, and the simple routine adjustments that keep it comfortable all year.
5 min read
How AI Skin Analysis Works — and How to Get an Accurate Scan
What happens to your photo during an AI skin analysis, what the scores mean, the limits of the technology, and practical tips for consistent, reliable results.
6 min read
These guides are general educational information, not medical advice. For diagnosis or treatment, please consult a qualified dermatologist.