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.
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. If you are a beauty enthusiast or have been following us, you would definitely not deny the importance of a moisturiser in your entire skincare routine. In fact, experts have been placing great emphasis on applying a good, nourishing moisturiser even if you have oily or acne-prone skin.
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. 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.
All you have to keep in mind is to read labels before you buy. The label matters here. A few of the ingredients do most of the job, and the best ones are different for each skin type”. Dr Chavan also shares a disclaimer that skin type may be different based on the season, age or hormones. It is good to check which moisturiser you use every few months. Try not to use the same one for years.
Because, obviously, a moisturiser that suits your friend’s skin might not actually suit you. Because of how it feels or smells, dr Dhanraj Chavan, Consultant Dermatologist at Clear Skin & HairMD Clinics, Pune, tells HT Shop Now, “Many people pick a moisturiser.
