Don’t Play With Your Skin & Health: Why Govt’s New Guidelines for Health Influencers Matter The Government of India has taken a bold and much-needed step to protect citizens from misleading health advice on social media. With the health, beauty & wellness industry booming — and nutraceuticals alone projected to touch $18 billion by 2025 — the influence of online personalities has never been stronger. But here’s the problem: not all influencers are qualified to give skin and health advice. Many are simply young creators chasing likes, followers, and brand deals — not experts in dermatology, cosmetology, or aesthetic medicine. Their words, however casual, can deeply impact people’s choices about skincare products, treatments, or supplements. And when it comes to your skin and health, following wrong or half-baked advice can be dangerous and damaging. 🔎 What the Govt is Doing • Mandatory Disclosure of Qualifications: Influencers promoting anything related to health, skin, hair, or wellness will now have to clearly display their medical qualifications. • Transparency in Endorsements: Just as they already must reveal if they’re being paid for promotions, they will now have to show whether they are actually qualified to recommend what they’re promoting. • Consumer Protection First: The focus is not to stop influencer marketing but to stop misinformation and unsafe practices from spreading unchecked. As Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary of Consumer Affairs, said: “If you are saying this food is good or bad, that this medicine is good, you must be qualified and disclose that you are qualified to say that. Otherwise, it can be majorly misleading.” 🚫 Why This Matters for Your Skin Social media has made skincare advice dangerously casual. • A reel says “this cream clears acne overnight.” You buy it. • An influencer says “this serum erases pigmentation.” You try it. • Someone without medical training says “this laser works for all skin.” You risk it. But behind the screen, they’re not dermatologists, not skin specialists. They’re often promoters in disguise. Your skin and hair are delicate. Wrong products, unproven treatments, or unsafe procedures can cause permanent damage. 🙏 What You Should Do 1. Check Credentials: Only trust advice from qualified dermatologists. 2. Avoid Trial-and-Error Skincare: Every skin type is unique — what worked for someone online may harm you. 3. Say No to Quacks: Don’t let social media decide your treatment plan. 4. Invest in Expertise: Your skin deserves science, not shortcuts. 🌟 Where to Seek Expert Care At Kalloes Skin Clinic, Kolshet Road, Thane, you are in safe hands with Dr. Bhagyashri Daulatabadkar — a Board-Certified Dermatologist (MD Skin & VD) with fellowship training in cosmetology, lasers, skin, hair, and aesthetic medicine. Whether it’s acne, pigmentation, scars, hair fall, or advanced aesthetic treatments, Dr. Bhagyashri combines medical expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver safe, effective, and personalized results. 💡 Final Word The government’s guidelines are a reminder: your skin and health are not experiments. Don’t fall for reels and random recommendations. Choose qualified experts. 👉 For trusted dermatology and aesthetic care, visit Kalloes Skin Clinic, Thane — where your skin gets the expert it truly deserves.