Journal
The Verisa journal
Evidence-based guides written and reviewed by dermatologists.
Ingredients
Niacinamide vs Vitamin C: do you need both?
Two of the most recommended actives in skincare, and whether layering them is actually necessary — or just marketing.
Dr. Ananya Rao · 14 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
Sun care
Why reapplying sunscreen matters more than the SPF number
SPF 50 applied once a day gives you far less protection than SPF 30 reapplied properly. Here's the maths.
Dr. Arjun Kapoor · 2 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Hair care
Hair fall: how much is normal, and when to see a dermatologist
Losing 50–100 strands a day is completely normal. Here's how to tell normal shedding apart from something worth investigating.
Dr. Vikram Mehta · 18 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Ingredients
Starting retinol: a slower routine actually works better
The biggest reason people give up on retinol is going too strong, too fast. A conservative start gets you to the same results with far less irritation.
Dr. Arjun Kapoor · 9 May 2026 · 6 min read
Acne
Body acne on chest and back: what actually helps
Facial acne products rarely work well on the body. Here's why, and what dermatologists actually recommend for chest and back breakouts.
Dr. Fatima Sheikh · 22 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
Pigmentation
Why pigmentation takes longer to fade on Indian skin tones
Deeper skin tones produce pigment differently, which changes both how marks form and how long treatment realistically takes.
Dr. Ananya Rao · 11 Mar 2026 · 6 min read