India, Nov. 22 -- L ooking pretty may be subjective, but feeling pretty really isn't. You either feel like God's most glorious creation, or you find yourself nit-picking every little thing you wish you could change. Even if you aren't someone who hyper-fixates on your appearance, liking what you see in the mirror quietly shapes a huge part of your self-perception. Dr Mansi Shirolikar, a dermatologist from Madhya Pradesh, shares the simple, foolproof hacks that make her feel "10x prettier", in her own words. Take notes, girls, and always check with your doctor before starting any medication. Taken every night before bed, magnesium helps relax the nervous system, improve sleep and reduce stress. She suggests taking it 30-60 minutes before bedtime "because good skin starts with 8 hours, not 8 serums". For those who struggle with raised scars, silicone gel can help flatten, soften and eventually fade them. Dr Shirolikar even calls this hack "eraser energy". The miracle worker of the acid world, especially if you deal with chicken skin, strawberry legs or keratosis pilaris. Glycolic exfoliates while urea softens. "Smooth arms and legs committee working overtime," she adds. A little bit of an investment, but worth every rupee. Using a complete bond-repair range during your weekly hair wash doesn't just feel luxe - it rebuilds broken hair bonds from years of heat styling and colouring. The result: stronger, smoother, shinier hair. "Like rehab, but for hair," she quips. Now that 'peptide' and 'ceramide' are practically household terms, you might as well put that knowledge to use. Instead of over-moisturising the dry, flaky spots under your eyes, she recommends a peptide serum from a reliable brand. Your under-eyes will thank you. Daily, no contest. From calmer skin to shinier hair, popping an Omega-3 capsule leaves you with "better everything," she says. And if the fishy burps bother you, just store the bottle in the fridge, problem solved. Depending on how severe your acne and post-acne marks are, using azelaic acid once or twice daily can dramatically heal the skin....