Show of hands: Handcare has become the next big thing in skincare in the West. India is catching upA viral 15-step handcare routine by influencer Victoria Ortega has helped fuel a growing global focus on handcare, turning hands into a new...
10 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Honasa bets on your smile, says oral beauty to emerge as India’s next $700 million premium opportunityHonasa Consumer, the parent of Mamaearth, sees oral beauty as India’s next big premium frontier. CEO Varun Alagh said the segment could evo...
12 Nov, 2025, 08.28 PM IST
Apollo doctor warns: 10 big misconceptions about common diseases that could cost livesDr. Sudhir Kumar, a senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, addressed several common health misconceptions in a post on X, urg...
06 Nov, 2025, 09.31 PM IST
Honasa looks beyond beauty and skincare to new growth categoriesHonasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, is looking to expand into new product lines as its once-flagship brand loses steam. The c...
29 Jul, 2025, 06.01 AM IST
Lakme vs Derma Co: Honasa and HUL call truce in sunscreen ad dispute, agree to modify campaignsHindustan Unilever will modify its Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 ad campaign after Honasa Consumer, parent of Mamaearth, alleged disparagement of...
18 Apr, 2025, 12.46 AM IST
Honasa’s Ghazal Alagh takes a swipe at Lakmé on X; later deletes postA public row has erupted between Honasa Consumer and Hindustan Unilever’s Lakme over sunscreen claims. Accusing Lakme of copying and backbi...
15 Apr, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
Cosmetics companies turn up the heat over sunscreen 'truth'Ghazal Alagh, cofounder of Honasa Consumer, criticised large FMCG brands like HUL for complacency due to limited competition. This follows ...
15 Apr, 2025, 08.55 AM IST
How Gen Z is retouching the rules of the skincare market in IndiaThese youngsters are far more conscious of what goes on to their skin, compared to millennials and Gen X. They no longer chase basic whiten...
27 Jun, 2024, 11.20 PM IST
Derma products market seeing strong growthIndustry data shows emollients, protectives, have grown from Rs 1,390 crore MAT value in April 2022 to Rs 1,892 crore in April 2024. Likewi...
15 May, 2024, 12.43 AM IST
Heatwave ignites surge in chronic therapy demandRising temperatures across various regions of India are driving increased demand for medications aimed at managing chronic conditions. This...
10 May, 2024, 12.57 AM IST
Food can affect your looks! How diet changes our skinA deficiency in vitamin C, for example, can cause scurvy, which leads to symptoms including easy bruising, poor wound healing and rough, th...
18 Oct, 2023, 08.17 PM IST
Carlyle looks to buy VLCC HealthcarePE Group in advanced talks for 60-70% controlling stake for $300 mn, formal announcement in coming weeks
08 Nov, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
Carlyle set to acquire VLCC HealthcareThe buyout group is looking to take a 60-70% stake for about ₹2,000-2,500 crore ($250-300 million) through a primary infusion as well secon...
08 Nov, 2022, 12.22 AM IST
Sales of pharmacological sunscreens are surging. Here's whyAccording to the most recent data compiled by research firm IMS, prescription sunblock sales increased by over 55 percent in May over 2020.
06 Jul, 2022, 10.33 AM IST
How a sedentary lifestyle affects your skin and hair? Here is your complete skin & haircare guideNo matter what the scenario is, skincare and haircare are important for your overall health, appearance, and personality.
12 Jun, 2022, 04.57 PM IST
Male lifestyle influencers are shifting the conversation about men and makeup from why to why not — at least on social mediaThe Indian male grooming industry is expected to touch Rs 35,000 crore in the next 3 years.
19 Jul, 2020, 10.43 AM IST
- Health & wellness now influencing consumer choices
The consumer is looking for the health and wellness quotient in every aspect of his/her life.
17 Jul, 2007, 02.08 AM IST