Beauty

In a land of monsoons, Himalayan chills, coastal salt air, and urban smog, achieving skin that reads “hydrated from within” is its own kind of haute couture. The secret? Rich moisturizers that don’t just sit on the surface but sink in, seal moisture, and maintain a dewy, supple glow that lasts well past the first layer of makeup. While “rich” sometimes conjures images of heavy creams that suffocate the skin, the new generation of moisturizers has evolved. The trick is in balancing humectants (which attract water into the skin) with emollients and occlusives (which lock that hydration in). Think hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, squalane—the kind of ingredients top dermatologists and beauty editors swear by. In India, the quest is even more nuanced, because your skin is negotiatin...