India, May 15 -- The skincare market is buzzing with big, scientific-sounding words like niacinamide, SPF, retinol, and the list is endless. It's easy to get lured in when these bottles and packages promise tempting benefits right on the front in beautiful, aesthetic fonts. But how much of the actual hero ingredient is really in the bottle? The real story lies in the fine print, on the ingredient list. To make informed decisions, you need to read the skincare label to know the product's real composition and concentration.

Rashmi Aderao, Dermatology Consultant at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, shared a guide with us to help decode skincare labels and make smarter, skin-safe choices while shopping.

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