The Janma Journal

Journal

Gentle, evidence-led notes on baby skin, Ayurvedic ingredients and the science behind our formulas — written by the people who make them.

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Most postpartum skin changes reverse on their own as hormones settle — but a few genuinely need care, and a smaller few...

melasma

Most sunscreen worry in pregnancy comes down to one myth about absorption. Here's what the evidence actually supports, plus how to choose...

hydroquinone

Retinoids and hydroquinone come off the shelf the day you see two lines; low-strength salicylic acid is the one most dermatology bodies...

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Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is one of the few actives most dermatologists are comfortable with in pregnancy. Here's what the evidence actually says,...

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Most everyday body care is safe in pregnancy — the real "avoid" list is short. Here's a season-by-season Indian guide to soothing...

melasma

Those brownish patches across your cheeks and forehead in pregnancy are melasma — the 'mask of pregnancy.' Here's why it happens, whether...