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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaVysAHSjNv/?igsh=YWxia2U2OTQ1ZGxp Found this reel which really resonated with me. As i dont belong to the community i thought it would be best for the natives to answer. Sorry for no audio!

You've to scroll to get the skincare list. I'd advice u to download it!! So JA skincare is decent and cheap. It has codes on the packaging. There is scam that the pharmacist will give u non generic expensive meds to always check for codes. I have tried the aloe lotion(good handcream), SA facewash(ok), dandruff shampoo(drying)

It gets the work done, not groundbreaking but is decent Link https://janaushadhi.gov.in

Here is the Jan Aushadhi (generic pharmacy) product list.

Face Washes / Topical Skin

• 1994 — Glycolic Acid 1% w/w, Aloe Vera 5% w/w, Salicylic Acid 2% w/w Facewash
• 2259 — Salicylic Acid 1% w/v Foaming Facewash
• 2261 — Salicylic Acid 2% w/v Foaming Facewash
• 2422 — Glycolic Acid 2% w/v, Salicylic Acid 1% w/v, Niacinamide 0.5% w/v, Licorice Extract 1% w/v, Vitamin E 0.2% w/v, Aloe Vera 1% w/v Face Wash

Acne Treatments

• 2077 — Benzoyl Peroxide Gel
• 2798 — Benzoyl Peroxide Gel
• 2797 — BP Soap
• 110 — Adapalene Gel ⚠️

Antifungal / Scalp

• 626 — Ketoconazole Shampoo 2% w/v ⚠️
• 1487 — Selenium Sulphide Shampoo 2.5% w/v ⚠️
• 2578 — Ketoconazole 2% w/v + Zinc Pyrithione 1% w/v Shampoo ⚠️

Skin / Misc

• 2391 — Azelaic Acid 10% w/w + Benzoic Acid 0.2% w/w ⚠️
• 2795 — Azelaic Acid 20% Gel ⚠️
• 1960 — Aloe Vera 10% w/w + Vitamin E 1% w/w Moisturising Cream — ₹50
• 2558 — Janaushadhi Footcare Cream (Urea 10%, Lactic Acid 10%, Propylene Glycol 10%, Light Liquid Paraffin 10%) — ₹75
• 2260 — Salicylic Acid 3% Powder ⚠️

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⚠️ Disclaimer for prescription-grade items:

> Adapalene Gel, Azelaic Acid 20%, Ketoconazole Shampoo, Selenium Sulphide Shampoo, Salicylic Acid 3% Powder, and Azelaic Acid + Benzoic Acid are prescription-only or clinician-recommended products. Do not self-medicate. Use only under guidance of a licensed dermatologist or physician. Incorrect use can worsen skin conditions, cause irritation, resistance, or systemic effects. This list is for informational reference only — not medical advice.

You've probably had a beauty product go bad at some point. It might have changed color, smell, or texture or grown a bit of mold Most often it means the product is no longer safe or effective. Here are some tips-

• Adhere to the Storage instructions.

-Store products in a cool place, as heat can cause ingredients to break down and emulsions to separate.

Sunscreens are particularly sensitive to high temperatures. Many microbes also multiply faster in hot places. Most products will last longer if refrigerated, but freezing usually causes separation.

-Store products away from light, as it can also decompose many ingredients like sunscreens, fragrances, skincare actives, and natural extracts. Opaque packaging is often used to protect sensitive products.

-Keep containers closed when not in use, as oxygen can oxidize many ingredients, and any air or water going into the product can introduce microbes.

-Avoid using products in humid bathrooms(again microbes thrive in humid environment)

• Keep products in their original packaging, as products can react with packaging materials, so compatibility is tested before manufacture. For example, many sunscreens can react with plastics, acids can corrode metal springs, and silicone hair products can react with silicone packaging.

-Packaging is often carefully chosen to protect the specific formula. Transferring a product to different packaging can also expose it to a lot of oxygen and microbes in the air.

It is accessible, easy to understand and doesn't push myths and useless products (no ads).

The author is chemistry phd ,very involved in the online sphere(has great youtube and insta content). It covers everything-haircare, skincare, makeup,natural beauty products, beauty industry, misinformation EVERYTHING!!!

She also explains product science clearly. I recommend EVERYONE interested in skincare/haircare/beauty read this book cover to cover

Every question that is asked in this sub can easily be found in it easily. Also it has great pictorials.

Honestly it is great book for beauty enthusiasts and is more structured then her youtube.

The hardbook is beautiful and has really good quality paper(saw in library) and is 800 rs in amazon. So if u can support her that would be better.

#sorry y'all stopping dms!!

Btw not affiliated with the author and i ☠️ the ebook