If you’re someone who is guilty of spending hours scrolling on the ’gram, watching people dole out their skin care routines and beauty secrets, you’re not alone. Bearing that in mind, it seemed like a sin to not share this list of skin experts and professionals who make beauty accessible and fun. Word to the wise, when it comes to skincare, do your own research. Whether it is a tip from your favourite influencer or celebrity, remember that skincare is all about trial and error, and what works for one person, may not work for you. Remember to take advice from people in the know (here: dermatologists and skincare experts) and consult your own dermatologist before making any hasty skin decisions. Here’s who to follow on Instagram, if you’re a skincare obsessive.
@theagelessclinic
Apart from working as the director of her Mumbai-based skin and hair clinic, The Ageless Clinic, Dr Harshna Bijlani is the one to follow for the latest skincare intel. She covers everything from treatments for pigmentation and acne and often shines the spotlight on the latest buzzy skincare ingredients.
@labmuffinbeautyscience
Michelle Wong is a science educator with a PhD in chemistry. Through her blog and Instagram account, she regularly busts skincare myths and drops truth bombs. If you believed that your skin is like an actual sponge and absorbs all your skincare…well, you’re in for a treat.
@drkiransays
Curious about Botox or fillers? Delhi-based Dr Kiran Sethi regularly takes to her account to break down treatments and their effects to her 56 thousand followers. From celebrity transformations to tips for retinol beginners, there aren’t many skincare topics Dr Sethi doesn’t address.
@paayalm
Paayal Mahajan dons many hats–founder of luxe skincare brand Essential Body Couture Skincare, face massage guru, and skin coach–and all of them with ease. If you’re new to face massages or skincare in general, you’ll welcome her no-nonsense approach to both topics. Keep an eye on her page and if you’re lucky, you’ll catch her live on her account hosting one of her famous face workout parties!