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Home remedies for an itchy scalp

February 6, 2023 By: Pratibhacomment

Home remedies for an itchy scalp

Just imagine this. You are in the middle of a meeting and have that urge to scratch your head. You give that little scratch so that it looks normal, and as the minutes tick by, it worsens! Is it not irritating and embarrassing? The good news is that there are plenty of home remedies for […]

Healthy herbal teas to drink everyday

September 21, 2022 By: Pratibhacomment

When it rains, there’s this inexplicable craving for hot tea and some crunchy snacks – it’s hard to find the logic behind it, but that’s how Indians are! Tea, for us, is much more than just a beverage – it’s an emotion that offers comfort or energy as required and is a great way to […]

How to make lotion bars at home

December 16, 2021 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Lotion bars, as the name suggests are actually lotions in solidified moisturising bars. I discovered lotion bars years ago during my travel, but when I couldn’t find a replacement back home is when I started experimenting and making a couple of lotion bars at home. Skin experts suggest using a moisturising lotion in the AM […]

How To Make Your Own Body Butters

September 1, 2021 By: Pratibhacomment

A body butter is essentially a skin moisturizer that is apt for colder season. It is made with a base of various butters that include shea, cocoa and mango. It is blended with skin nourishing oils like coconut, almond or sesame to give it a thicker texture.

Natural Home Treatments for Cellulite

August 15, 2021 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Cellulite is a skin condition that gives the appearance of small bumps and ripples under the skin.  The bumps are caused by the underlying fat cells growing too large and stretching the natural fiber compartments that hold the skin to the underlying layers of tissues. There are various natural home treatments for cellulite that can […]

How to make Homemade Beauty Products For Your Skin

August 15, 2021 By: Pratibha6 Comments

Homemade Beauty Products For Your Skin

If you have been following my blog long enough, you’ll know that there is an entire section devoted to DIY products! I am sharing a compilation of some of my best DIY homemade beauty products for your skin. Scrubs, massage bars, face masks and more.

Your Guide to Facial Exercises to Reduce Double Chin

July 13, 2021 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Facial exercises to reduce double chin

That double chin bothering you? Worry not? Try these simple facial exercises to get rid of the double chin. A double chin typically appears when there is a layer of fat under your chin. It is also known as submental fat. There are a lot of videos available on YouTube and along with facial tools, […]

Benefits Of Lavender Essential Oil & Exactly How To Use It

July 8, 2021 By: Pratibhacomment

Benefits Of Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender oil, also known by its scientific name Lavandula angustifolia, is a type of essential oil derived from the lavender flower. While lavender is grown globally, it is native to the to the Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, and Russia. Lavender essential oil is one of the most potent and preferred essential oils because of its […]

Natural remedies for frizzy hair

February 9, 2021 By: Pratibhacomment

Natural remedies for frizzy hair

They say that hair is a woman’s (or a man’s) crowning glory. For some of us, this becomes a little too literal, as little hairs stick out and create a crown of its own on our head – the frizz crown! No matter how you style it, it’s all ruined in a matter of minutes […]

13 Tips for a Post-Diwali Detox at Home

October 23, 2020 By: Pratibha20 Comments

With Diwali just around the corner, it’s natural to feel excited. Since a large part of the celebrations are bound to be muted, we’re going to make the most of whatever we can do under the circumstances. I imagine it’s going to be lots of shopping online, Zoom calls, decking up the home and of […]

8 tips to promote a good sleep

October 18, 2020 By: Pratibha10 Comments

Tips to promote a good nights sleep

One thing that the COVID-19 has got with it is a lot of anxiety. At least for me. Most of us suffer do from a bad night’s sleep on many occasions of our life. The issue is you wake up feeling irritable the next day! Sleepless nights can also lead to stress related issues like […]

8 Easy Ways to Pamper Your Skin and Hair this Festive Season

October 15, 2020 By: Pratibha8 Comments

easy ways to pamper your skin and hair this festive season.

The festive season is just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for it! However, things are different this year, and you can’t do everything you used to do. Bustling markets, lots of shopping trips, visiting friends and family – all this has to be curtailed, and we have to find other ways […]

5 DIY Beauty Treatments to Try This Weekend at Home for Better Skin, Hair, and Nails

July 25, 2020 By: Pratibha27 Comments

Beauty Treatments to Try This Weekend at Home

With most of us steering away from salons amid social distancing; there is a heightened need for self-care. And ironically yesterday was the International Self-Care day! It is never too late to indulge in quick beauty treatments to try this weekend at home. Self-care treatments is the call of the hour and now is a […]

Make home made face masks with essential oils

April 15, 2020 By: Pratibha2 Comments

As an eco-blogger one of the most common questions I am asked is how to make home made face masks? Trust me, it takes zero effort and most of the products are already available at home, so you don’t really have to make too much efforts to make those masks except ensure that the ingredients […]

Keep your skin glowing during the Lockdown

April 14, 2020 By: Pratibhacomment

Life has come to a standstill. These weeks spent indoors can actually be a blessing for one’s skin. Zero exposure to pollution and sunlight, no stepping out and facing the environmental pollutants. I have seen a visible improvement to my skin and hair texture. But then the flip side is those dark and puffy eyes […]

4 Exfoliating Body Scrubs you can make in a Jiffy!

April 11, 2020 By: Pratibhacomment

Looking for easy to make body scrubs while you are locked down in quarantine? I’ve loved the body scrubs from Juicy Chemistry and Burst of Happyness, but with the recent lockdown and nothing getting delivered, I have resorted to making my own body scrubs. Here are some exfoliating body scrubs you can make in a […]

5 Simple Homemade Hand Scrubs That You Should Try Right Now

April 17, 2019 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Step into your kitchen or look inside your fridge; chances are that you will find enough ingredients that you can use to make some awesome scrubs that are not only inexpensive, but good for your skin because you know what you are using. I love keeping my hands super soft and smooth. I use these […]

10 Simple Beauty Tips For Hands

March 11, 2019 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Beauty Tips For Hands

Since our hands are used to carry out most of the chores, they need the pampering and relaxing to look nice and smooth! What if I told you there are totally do-able tips for hands that you will love! 10 Simple Beauty Tips For Hands Follow these simple DIY beauty tips for hands to keep […]

10 DIY Christmas Trees you can Make without a Tree!

December 6, 2018 By: Fabida A2 Comments

DIY Christmas Trees

  “The Christmas tree is a symbol of love, not money.” As soon as you reach mid-November, the stores and streets are all bright and lit – with Christmas trees! Dark green branches peep out from shiny baubles and cute figurines, resulting in a sight for sore eyes. 10 DIY Christmas Trees you can Make […]

8 Natural Remedies for Sinusitis Relief

November 25, 2018 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Natural Remedies for Sinusitis

As the weather changes, the sniffles and sneezes you hear around you tend to increase. And this is a fact; as the weather changes, the body takes some time to adjust, during which period we experience a temporary lowering of our immunity. While the common cold and flu are seen the most around this season, […]

Benefits of oil cleansing

August 28, 2018 By: Pratibha4 Comments

benefits of oil cleansing

Cleansing, toning and moisturizing is an important part of our daily skincare regimen. A clean skin is always a bliss; an even skin tone, no blemishes, nourished complexion and more. Cleansing the skin helps to get rid of the make-up, dirt, grime and the pollutants you may have been exposed to all through the day. […]

Benefits of Self Massage in Ayurveda – Abhyanga

August 13, 2018 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Benefits of Self Massage in Ayurveda

If there is one thing that relaxes me, it has to be a massage. Give me a head and a body massage and I am a happy person. Self-care, me time are some of the buzzwords doing the rounds. When we think of self-care, images of elaborate spa rituals come to mind, where one person […]

Tips for healthy skin this monsoon

July 20, 2018 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Tips for healthy skin this monsoon

While monsoon does bring relief from the scorching heat, it also can be a problem for skin and hair. The increased levels of humidity can wreak havoc if you do not follow a good skin care regime for monsoon. If you have been worried about skin care this monsoon, then you should be bookmarking this post. […]

10 Summer Hair Care Tips

May 10, 2018 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Tips for hair fall control

It’s summer – the time for lemonade, vacations and no school! Its also the time for frizz, oily scalp, sun damage and split ends. You take care of your hair meticulously throughout the year only to see it fall flat during summer. These summer problems can be tricky to solve as well. But with a […]

5 benefits of using saffron for skin care

April 26, 2018 By: Pratibha1 Comment

There are a lot of benefits of using saffron for skin care. And I guess that was one of the reasons why saffron has been a beauty ingredient used by the royals for many centuries. Saffron is known for its excellent purifying properties and because it is anti-bacterial in nature, it is used in skin […]

Summer Skin Care Tips : 7 ways to radiant skin

April 19, 2018 By: Pratibha8 Comments

Skin Care Tips for Summer

The summer is settling in fiercely and I don’t know about you, but its certainly playing havoc with my skin and hair! These easy to follow summer skin care tips will leave you with glowing and radiant skin this season. With warmer temperatures settling it, it also indicates that you change your skin care routine. Indian […]

How to make homemade sanitary pads

March 5, 2018 By: Pratibha3 Comments

I have written about choosing greener options for a period. There are a lot of options out there, while I use only the menstrual cup, there are women out there who use and swear by the homemade sanitary pads. If the question on your mind is “how to make homemade sanitary pads”, then you should […]

10 All Natural DIY Gifts for Valentine’s Day

February 5, 2018 By: Fabida A8 Comments

Natural DIY Gifts for Valentine's Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With Valentine’s Day not too far away, it’s only natural that you’ve started thinking about gifts. You’re probably tired of the cliched chocolates and teddy bears – we know we are! So this year, let’s think different – and save the planet in the process! Here are 10 all natural DIY gifts for Valentine’s […]

Essential oils recipes for skin and hair

January 12, 2018 By: Pratibha4 Comments

Essential oils recipes for skin and hair

Winter can be a difficult season; with the chills and cold air, it is bound to affect your skin, hair and health as well.  With the few basics that help to maintain good health, you need to have a regime that can take care of you completely. Did you know that there are some awesome […]

8 tips for effective winter skin care

January 4, 2018 By: Pratibha3 Comments

benefits of almond oil for skin, hair and health

Winter can be drying. My skin woes aggravate in winters;  from dry lips, to an itchy scalp and dry skin, I have it all. You need a winter skin care regime that will nourish your skin making it soft and supple. Cold weather and low humidity levels result in the dry winter air, steals the moisture […]

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