New Delhi, 29 September 2026: Raaga Professional, the professional care brand from FMCG major CavinKare, has recognised leading skincare professionals from across North India through the North Regional Round of ‘The Skin Expert of India 2026’, the award-winning initiative and India’s only Professional Skincare Competition. The platform brings together skincare professionals to demonstrate their practical expertise, technical knowledge and understanding of professional skincare, while providing them with opportunities to learn, compete and gain industry recognition.
The North Regional Round received around 1,800 entries from skincare professionals across the region, reflecting the growing participation and interest among salon and skincare professionals in platforms that recognise technical knowledge and hands-on expertise. Gambhir Singh from Lucknow, Divya from Delhi and Tanya Aneja from Delhi emerged among the top winners from the North Regional Round, alongside other Zonal Winners from across North India.
Going beyond a conventional competition, ‘The Skin Expert of India’ is designed to provide professionals with a structured platform to learn, compete, be recognised and grow. The initiative allows participants to benchmark their skills, demonstrate their knowledge and practical capabilities, and gain visibility within the professional beauty industry.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ashrit Pattanaik, Business Head, Raaga Professional, CavinKare, said, “The professional skincare industry is built on a combination of knowledge, technique and hands-on expertise, and recognising these skills is an important part of strengthening the profession. With ‘The Skin Expert of India’, we aim to create a meaningful platform where skincare professionals can demonstrate their capabilities, learn from the experience and receive recognition for the expertise they bring to their craft. The participation from North India, with around 1,800 entries, is encouraging and reflects the enthusiasm and talent within the region’s professional beauty community.”
The North Regional Round was evaluated under the guidance of Ms.Richa Agarwal, Chief Expert of ‘The Skin Expert of India’, bringing together professional expertise and practical evaluation as part of the competition. Through the initiative, Raaga Professional continues its focus on strengthening the professional beauty ecosystem, building on over 12 years of hands-on, in-salon education that has impacted lakhs of beauty professionals across India.
With its continued focus on professional education, skill development, and recognition, ‘The Skin Expert of India’ aims to create greater visibility for the expertise and contribution of skincare professionals while providing them with a platform to advance and grow within the industry.