India, Oct. 28 -- Turning 30 often comes with a new set of ads telling you that you need a separate eye cream and a drawer full of anti-ageing serums. But how much of it does your skin actually need? Also read | Dermatologists reveal celebrities' 'glass skin' secrets: From boosters and lasers to peels

For this week's HT Health Talk, - a reader-centric health initiative by HT Lifestyle - we asked Dr Ramanjit Singh, associate director of dermatology at Medanta, Gurugram, to separate fact from hype. From whether eye creams are just repackaged moisturisers to how to introduce retinol and vitamin C without compromising your skin barrier.

Skin care is not one-size-fits-all, and your birth year should not dictate your beauty cabinet. According...