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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melasma

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

1 Aug 2026· Sneha, Cosmetologist (PhD, Skin Science)

hydroquinone

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

27 Jul 2026· Sneha, Cosmetologist (PhD, Skin Science)

melasma

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

22 Jul 2026· Sneha, Cosmetologist (PhD, Skin Science)

dry skin

Most pregnancy itching is stretching skin and dryness, and a good moisturising routine settles it. But itching on the palms and soles,...

3 Jul 2026· Nidhi Kale

melasma

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

28 Jun 2026· Ridhee Deshmukh

melasma

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

26 Jun 2026· Ridhee Deshmukh

mother skincare

A straightforward, label-reading guide to which skincare ingredients are best avoided in pregnancy and which are safe to keep. Written for the...

15 Jun 2026· Ridhee Deshmukh