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RealSkinCare.in is not a substitute for a dermatologist. The content on this website, including articles, ingredient guides, reviews, the Ingredient Periodic Table and the Routine Builder, is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

Not medical advice

Nothing on this Site is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or skin condition. Reading our content does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Our writers are researchers and editors, not your treating physician.

See a professional when

• You have painful, cystic or scarring acne.
• A mole changes shape, size or colour, bleeds, or itches.
• You develop a rash, swelling, burning or blistering after using a product.
• Pigmentation appears suddenly or spreads.
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication (including isotretinoin or other oral acne treatments).
• A condition does not improve after 8 to 12 weeks of consistent care.

Prescription actives

Some ingredients we discuss, such as tretinoin, adapalene at certain strengths, hydroquinone and topical antibiotics, are prescription medicines in India. Use them only under a doctor's supervision. Avoid using steroid creams for fairness or acne without a prescription: they can cause lasting skin damage.

Individual results vary

Skin is individual. A product that works well for one person may irritate another. Always patch test new products on a small area (behind the ear or on the inner forearm) for 24 to 48 hours, and introduce one new product at a time.

Accuracy

We base our guides on published research and update them when evidence changes, but science moves and formulations change. We cannot guarantee that every detail is current or complete.

Emergencies

If you have a severe allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.

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