Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Dermatologist Validates Popular Skincare Remedies
A dermatologist named Dr. Garekar talked about three home remedies that actually work for skin.
She said glycerine pulls water into the skin and rose water should be pure, not just scented water.
Curd has lactic acid that gently cleanses and keeps skin moist.
Besan (gram flour) with honey cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates.
She also said banana masks only make hair feel soft for a short time and don’t really help it grow.
Chia seeds are good for hair when you eat them, not when you put them on your hair.
The goal is to use science to pick the best home tricks.
Glycerine and rose water hydrate skin; rose water must be pure distillate.
Curd contains lactic acid for gentle exfoliation and natural hydration.
Besan and honey cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize, backed by science.
Banana masks soften hair temporarily but lack evidence for growth.
Chia seeds support hair health through diet, not topical application.
- Who
- Dr. Garekar, Dr. Pankhuri Dudani, Amrita Hospital
- What
- Explained scientific basis for common home skincare and hair remedies
- When
- Recent Instagram video and accompanying article
- Where
- Instagram, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Why
- To separate fact from fiction and provide evidence‑based guidance
- Remedy 1
- Glycerine and Rose Water
- Remedy 2
- Curd
- Remedy 3
- Besan and Honey
- Hair Mask Evidence
- No strong evidence for banana growth
- Dietary Support
- Chia seeds aid hair health