Dr. Attiya Tareen
MBBS, Dermatology Specialist
Rawalpindi, Pakistan | 30+ Years Clinical Experience | Founder, Skin Matters
About Dr. Attiya Tareen
Dr. Attiya Tareen is a qualified dermatologist based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with over 30 years of clinical experience treating Pakistani patients for acne, melasma, hyperpigmentation, acne scars, anti-ageing, and a wide range of skin concerns specific to South Asian skin types.
Dr. Tareen founded Skin Matters out of a deep frustration with the lack of dermatologist-formulated skincare products available in Pakistan. The vast majority of skincare products sold in Pakistan are either imported from Western markets (formulated for lighter skin types and cooler climates) or local products with no clinical backing. Skin Matters was created to fill this gap: clinically effective, dermatologist-formulated products designed specifically for Pakistani and South Asian skin.
Clinical Background & Expertise
- MBBS qualified with specialisation in Dermatology
- 30+ years of clinical practice in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Extensive experience treating: acne, melasma, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, eczema, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and anti-ageing skin concerns
- Deep expertise in South Asian and Pakistani skin biology — understanding how darker skin tones respond differently to treatments, ingredients, and environmental factors
- Clinic located at: House 710 Street 2, Chaklala Scheme 3, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Why Pakistani Skin Needs Different Skincare
One of the most important messages Dr. Tareen wants to share with Pakistani consumers is this: most imported skincare is not formulated for your skin.
South Asian and Pakistani skin has specific characteristics that differ significantly from the European and North American skin types that most global brands formulate for:
- Higher melanin content — means more reactive hyperpigmentation after acne or inflammation. What leaves a small mark on lighter skin can leave a dark patch for months on Pakistani skin.
- Hotter, more humid climate — means heavier imported formulations clog pores and worsen acne in Pakistan's summer.
- Intense UV exposure — Pakistan's UV index is among the highest in the world, making sun protection critical year-round.
- Specific skin concerns — melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and acne scarring are disproportionately common in Pakistani patients.
Every Skin Matters product is formulated with these specific realities in mind — not adapted from a global product, but built from the ground up for Pakistani skin.
The Skin Matters Philosophy
"Healthy skin is not a luxury. Every Pakistani deserves access to effective, safe, dermatologist-formulated skincare that is made for their skin type, their climate, and their concerns. That is why we built Skin Matters."
Skin Matters Products
Every product in the Skin Matters range is personally formulated by Dr. Attiya Tareen using clinically proven ingredients at effective concentrations:
- Vitamin C Serum — for dark spots, brightening, and antioxidant protection
- Retinol Resurfacing Serum — for anti-ageing, acne scars, and skin renewal
- Scar Repairing Serum — for post-acne marks and blemishes
- Depigmenting Serum — for hyperpigmentation and uneven tone
- TRX Brightening Cream — for melasma with Tranexamic Acid
- Acne-Free Skin Face Wash — Salicylic Acid cleanser for acne
- Pigment-Free Whitening Face Wash — L-Glutathione brightening cleanser
- Sungoop SPF 50 Sunblock — tinted sunscreen for Pakistani skin
Book a Consultation
Dr. Tareen sees patients at her Rawalpindi clinic. For skincare advice and product recommendations, the Skin Matters team is also available via WhatsApp and phone.
- Clinic Address: House 710 Street 2, Chaklala Scheme 3, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Phone / WhatsApp: +92 331 5228889
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