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...
The ABC of CTMP
4 min
cleansers

The ABC of CTMP

You've probably heard the terms "CTM" or "CTMP" being tossed around by skin care advisors. But there are few resources that capture this essential skin care routine in a simple, easy-to-understan...
10 amazing facts about your skin
1 min
skin facts

10 amazing facts about your skin

Getting to know your skin is the first step to taking good care of it. We have all been guilty of taking our skin for granted at times - exposing it to the elements, not listening to early signs,...