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Kriti Sanon unveils next-gen Retinal Reset Serum with HYPHEN
Mumbai: HYPHEN, a high-performance skincare brand born out of the collaboration between industry leader PEP Technologies and celebrity entrepreneur Kriti Sanon, is making waves in the personal care industry with its diverse product portfolio. Renowned for simplifying skincare routines by hyphenating the power of nature and the potency of science, HYPHEN has now introduced the Retinal Reset Serum. Marking the brand’s first launch of the year, the Serum, available in 0.05 per cent and 0.1 per cent encapsulated retinal variants, stands as an unprecedented breakthrough in the Indian skincare industry.
What sets HYPHEN’s Retinal Reset Serum apart in a world where retinol has made its mark?
HYPHEN’s Retinal Reset Serum contains encapsulated Retinal, which acts up to 30 per cent faster than regular retinol! The Serum is crafted meticulously with a unique blend of potent natural ingredients like Bakuchoil and Plant Stem Cells, along with active ingredients like Dipeptides, two per cent Squalane, 10 per cent Cica extracts, seven power cent antioxidant blend, and advanced scientific formulations to reset your skin’s clock and boost collagen production, promoting firm and radiant skin! The Serum is available in two variants, catering to both beginners and those accustomed to Retinoids:
● 0.05 per cent Retinal Cream Serum Beginner – For someone just starting their retinoid journey, this is a gentle yet lightweight, non-sticky serum that reduces fine lines, preventing any early signs of ageing while boosting collagen up to 80 per cent for firm skin, It also hydrates & soothes your skin with a high percentage of soothing natural ingredients
● 0.1 per cent Retinal Cream Serum Pro – For people who have already been using retinoids, this serum is more potent and effective! It acts rapidly on minimising fine lines, preventing any early signs of ageing while boosting collagen up to 80 per cent for firm skin. It also hydrates & soothes your skin with a high percentage of soothing natural ingredients
Having understood the pulse of the current generation, HYPHEN recognised the need to incorporate retinoids into skincare routines as early as the 20s. And acknowledging the evolving skincare needs of today’s discerning consumers, HYPHEN co-founder & chief customer officer Kriti Sanon responded to the growing demand for Retinal over Retinol with the Retinal Reset Serum. She expressed, “Using retinoids in my night routine has been a game changer for me in the past 3 years! We at HYPHEN are excited to have created the Retinal Reset Serum with 0.05 per cent & 0.1 per cent Encapsulated Retinal. Unlike traditional Retinol, Retinal acts 30 per cent faster, promising unparalleled benefits like an 80 per cent boost in collagen while firming your skin, reducing fine lines, and so much more. If you haven’t started your Retinoid journey yet, it’s never too late to hyphen it to your routine!”
HYPHEN’s products are now available in 18000 pin codes. Consumers can purchase the Retinal Reset Serum in two variants – 0.05 per cent and 0.1 per cent, on the brand’s official website and leading e-commerce platforms, including Nykaa, Amazon, and Flipkart.
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IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
