Dermatologists Dr Gurveen WaraichGarekar and Dr Siddharth Garekar LaunchCOMPOUND: A Systems-Based Revolutionfor Indian Skin

Renowned dermatologists Dr Gurveen Waraich Garekar and Dr Siddharth Garekar (popularly known as the Garekars) today announced the official launch of COMPOUND, a skincare brand founded on clinical expertise rather than just endorsement. Moving beyond the “dermatologist-backed” trend, COMPOUND is dermatologist-founded, born directly from the Garekars’ clinical practice to solve the most persistent skin concerns of pigmentation, dullness, and barrier sensitivity through a cohesive, systems-based approach.
In a market saturated with single-ingredient trends, COMPOUND marks a shift toward “Concern-Driven Skincare.” Every formula is engineered to work as part of a collective system, acknowledging that complex issues like melanin formation cannot be treated with isolated actives.
The “Clinical Gap” Why COMPOUND Matters “In our practice, we saw a recurring pattern: patients struggling with pigmentation and
sensitised barriers caused by inconsistent routines and the overuse of incompatible actives,” say Dr Gurveen and Dr Siddharth Garekar. “We realised that Indian skin doesn’t need more trends;it needs a steady accumulation of benefits from products designed to work together.
COMPOUND is our response as a brand stripped of anything that compromises performance and rooted in long-term skin stability.”
The Launch Portfolio: The Science of Synergy COMPOUND debuts with a concentrated lineup of high-performance formulations designed to address pigmentation and dullness at it’s cellular stage:
01 | Pigment Defender Sunscreen
● The Innovation: Specially formulated for Indian skin with 06 new-generation, photostable UV filters with razor sharp focus on UVA protection & not just UVB
● The Purpose: Goes beyond sunburn protection to deliver advanced UVA defense (PA++++), targeting the main cause of persistent skin darkening and deep pigmentation.
● The Texture: Lightweight, fragrance-free, and formulated without oxybenzone or older-generation filters.
02 | Polyactiv10 Serum
● The Innovation: A biomimetic skin repair serum with 10 potent antioxidant actives powered by advanced lipid delivery system.
● The Powerhouse: Features Glow Actives (Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Licorice, Resveratrol), Barrier Builders (Ceramides NP/EOP, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica), and Hydration Boosters (Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta Glucan, Squalane).
● The Result: An AM/PM multitasker that revives glow, replenishes moisture, and
energises tired skin by replicating skin’s natural architecture.
03 | Pigment Corrector Kit (Emulsifier + Booster)
● The Innovation: A first of its kind, two-step pigment correction system- a daily emulsifier paired with twice-weekly resurfacing booster- engineered to block melanin synthesis at every step.
● The Strategy: One ingredient solves one step. Pigmentation has several. The kit uses a “Compound” effect addressing pigment synthesis, transfer and turnover in a single protocol.
● The Result: A calibrated protocol that fades post-acne marks, sun spots, and uneven skin tone- for visibly clearer, more even skin that holds.
● COMPOUND prioritises efficacy from formulation to finish. All products are housed in airless packaging to prevent oxidation and maintain the potency of the actives. By focusing on “Systems-Based Skincare,” the brand ensures that each product enhances
the next, creating a routine that is greater than the sum of its parts.
“Great skincare is not a race to the next trend,” the Garekars conclude. “It is the steady compounding of consistency and compatibility. With COMPOUND, we are bringing the clinicalrigour of our dermatology practice directly to the consumer’s vanity.”