Clean beauty is the latest buzz around skincare and makeup. And clean beauty is not only about the healthy food we eat but also about applying healthy on our skin.
But a dermatologist says there are certain warning signs you should watch for when home remedies might not work properly, and your skin would demand only professional treatment.
Her career reflects consistent growth, moving from content contributor to senior writer. She now plays a key role in shaping editorial strategy, social media content, and ensuring high-quality, reader-focused content that aligns with evolving audience needs. Shweta’s core expertise spans makeup, skincare, hair care, and holistic health and fitness. She specialises in in-depth beauty product reviews, ingredient analysis, skincare routines, and evidence-based wellness advice. Known for her analytical and data-driven approach, she relies on verified sources, dermatological insights, and expert consultations to ensure credibility. Her field experience includes interviewing Bollywood celebrities, beauty and makeup professionals, tracking consumer trends, and simplifying the top picks. Beyond her writing desk, Shweta enjoys exploring new destinations, experimenting in the kitchen with delightful recipes, and staying in tune with the latest beauty and wellness trends. Relying on them too heavily or using harsh homemade mixtures often irritates the skin and ends up doing more harm than good. Recognising when home treatments stop working is the best way to protect your face from lasting damage and get real results. The harsh rays of the sun may lead to the development of dark spots on the skin; however, when this pigmentation appears all of a sudden and spreads across a larger area, basic home packs may not be enough. In such situations, one needs to make an appointment with a skin specialist. Professionals can evaluate the level of pigmentation and suggest an appropriate treatment like Harmony XL Pro that uses targeted light and laser energy to help break down deeper melanin deposits while protecting the surrounding skin.
Shweta Pandey is a Senior Content Writer at Hindustan Times, with over 12 years of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, specialising in makeup, skincare, and hair care. She began her professional writing journey in 2011, entering the evolving world of digital lifestyle journalism as beauty and wellness content rapidly transformed in India.
Dermatologist Dr Geeta Mehra, Skin & You Clinic, tells HT Shop Now, “Taking care of your skin at home using various natural remedies is beneficial for general maintenance, but there comes a point when kitchen hacks, trending serums, and DIY hacks stop being effective”. She says that although these methods might temporarily freshen up the surface, they cannot fix deeper skin issues. Over the years, she has worked with reputed digital media houses like India Today, the Times of India and Skymet Weather, steadily building credibility through well-researched features, product reviews, and trend analyses.
