Month 6: The Audit Before the Action
Start with a dermatologist visit, not a product haul. Indian skin, particularly skin that runs warm-to-deep on the Fitzpatrick scale, responds to actives differently than the European skin most global skincare brands are formulated for. Hyperpigmentation, melasma triggered by sun exposure, and post-acne marks are the three most common concerns Indian brides bring to the wedding prep table. Knowing which of these you are actually dealing with changes everything about which ingredients you use next.