Can I use face scrub in winter? And 4 other winter FAQ's answered
5 min
dry skin

Can I use face scrub in winter? And 4 other winter FAQ's answered

For your skin, winter has to be one of the toughest seasons to get through. Lower moisture levels, continued UV exposure, higher pollution levels, and a host of other factors tend to make it toug...
Serum - Moisturizer - Face Oil: which one should you use?
5 min
CTMP

Serum - Moisturizer - Face Oil: which one should you use?

Serum - Moisturizer - Face Oil: Which one should you use? If you’re updated on the basics of the ideal skincare routine, you will know that it prescribes the use of facial serum, face oil and mois...
Your Very Own Guide for Choosing the Perfect Face Mask
4 min
antioxidants

Your Very Own Guide for Choosing the Perfect Face Mask

Going face masking but not sure how to choose between sheet masks, clay masks and everything in between? No worries, here's your very own, ever-so-handy face mask guide! Read on...
What is pH balance of skin? And how do I maintain it?
4 min
face wash

What is pH balance of skin? And how do I maintain it?

What is ‘pH balance’ with respect to my skin? How does pH help my skin? Can a disturbance in this balance contribute to premature ageing? Can external factors (e.g., pollution, water quality) dist...
Can open pores on face be closed?
6 min
blackheads

Can open pores on face be closed?

Our beauty expert gives you her scientific take on pores. Stuff like: what are open pores, can they be shrunk or closed, does age have anything to do with it, and last but not the least, what you ...
Cleanser vs face wash: Understanding the differences and when to use each
4 min
cleansers

Cleanser vs face wash: Understanding the differences and when to use each

"Is there a difference between a cleanser & a face wash?", "When should I use what?", "Should I use both?" - have these questions cropped up in your mind at some point? You're not alone! We ge...
Everything you wanted to know about night creams
6 min
ageing

Everything you wanted to know about night creams

Hello Beauties! Summer doesn’t seem to be leaving us anytime soon. And even where the Rain Gods have started showering their blessings, no matter how hard you try, you can’t escape sun exposure....
guide to skincare for oily skin
7 min
acne

Skincare Routine for Oily Skin: Say Goodbye to Greasy Skin

Hellooo people! This post is dedicated especially to all of you out there with oily (or tending towards oily) skin. We have had several Plum users writing in to ask what's the "right way" to pract...
Is your skin winter-ready?
3 min
exfoliation

Is your skin winter-ready?

Winter is my favourite season (in India, that is). Nice weather, warm smiles, hot tea, fresh food…a long list of things to look forward to. But one thing that we're all worried about, is how dry o...