India, July 16 -- For years, Vitamin C has been considered the gold standard antioxidant in dermatology, thanks to its ability to brighten the skin, support collagen production and protect against environmental damage. However, advances in skin science are shifting the focus from relying on a single ingredient to combining multiple antioxidants and barrier-repair ingredients for more comprehensive skin protection. (Also read: Who should take GLP-1 for weight loss? Cardiologist Dr Alok Chopra explains benefits, side effects and precautions )

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sandeep Arora, Senior Consultant - Dermatology, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi, explained why modern skincare is moving towards combination-based formulations tha...