The festival of colours is here. I am not a fan of Holi and I love to watch the fun at a safe distance from the 8th floor where I stay.The last time I played Holi was 12 years ago. Do I miss it? No, I do not. I remember getting a skin rash that […]
Make Your Own Soothing Headache Relief Balm {DIY}
Alright, do you remember this post I made earlier in the week? I mentioned in the post that I wanted to try out making a soothing balm for my headaches. The tigers and zandu’s were getting ineffective and I wanted to make something for myself, something that was pure and natural. I was sure that there would […]
Home remedies for headaches {Staying healthy}
Ever since I was a teen, I have been grappling with migraines. Some so intense that it would leave me out of action for at least 3-4 days.While the antibiotics provided the momentary relief, when the effect of the drugs were reducing, the searing pain would be back with a vengeance. The episode of migraines […]
Dry Skin Brushing Benefits {Skin Care}
I came across the concept of dry brushing about a month ago. I will start with this technique as soon as I find the right brush and I wanted to share this technique with you because I totally loved it. I am pretty sure that it will work too because all the reading that I […]
An ebook of DIY tips and tricks {DIY, Skin Care}
I have been blogging for over two years now. From thinking about what to write and moving on to what I wanted to write, the journey has been full of learning and also interesting . Little did I know that there was something more interesting coming my way. Late last year I was introduced the wonderful […]
Whipped Body Butter Recipe {Home-made, DIY, Skin Care}
For a really long time I have been contemplating making moisturisers and body butters at home. I have been exploring recipes on the internet, looking for simple non fussy ones that don’t require too much hard-work. Of course, I do intend to progress to the complicated recipes a bit later, but the easy peasy ones […]
Healthy Trail Mix Recipe – DIY {Staying Healthy}
I’ve been reading about trail mix for a really long time now and out of curiosity I picked up a packet of a non spicy trail mix because I was keen to see what are the ingredients that are a part of the trail mix. It was all a mix of nutritious nuts and dried fruits […]
Homemade Body Scrubs – easy recipes {DIY, Skin Care}
The past few days saw me experimenting with making new homemade body scrubs. I had exhausted my stock of foot scrubs and body scrubs and was too lazy to buy anything and well also I had the shopping ban that I have imposed which is making me hold back shopping. No shopping just for the […]
10 Green Resolutions for the New Year {Green Living}
2014 is right around the corner! It is the time to make resolutions – keep them or break them. I’ve spent enough years breaking resolutions that I made, but this year has been a year full of gratitude and I realise the importance of things and I know that these go green resolutions I make […]
7 ways to increase water intake {Staying Healthy}
I have always forgotten to drink water. Yes, you read that right. Forgotten. There have been days when I have had less than a glass of water all through the day. Nothing happened to me. I was perfectly fine till the health issues started cropping up. It started with feeling lethargic and fatigued easily. It moved on […]
Healing benefits of cinnamon and honey {Staying Healthy}
Honey and cinnamon are two ingredients that are commonly found in every Indian household. While cinnamon is used predominantly in cooking, honey is used in a variety of things. The fragrant spice Cinnamon is known to contain calcium, fiber, iron and manganese. The bark of the spice is known to have healing essential oils. Healing […]
Natural skin care tips for gorgeous skin {DIY, Skin Care}
What does it take to have healthy, glowing and gorgeous skin? The right make up? The right skin care regime? Or just a natural approach to skin care? I’ve never been blessed with gorgeous skin. My search for some good tips often ended up getting conflicting results and I was always confused about the right […]
Foot care tips for the winter {DIY, Skin Care}
My feet often bear the brunt of the changing seasons. The dry skin leads to the cracked heels that don’t look very nice! Just moisturising the feet is not a solution, you need to take proper care of your feet to not just keep it soft and clean, but also keep the cracked heels at […]
Skin care regime for Diwali {DIY, Skin Care}
It is the time of festivities. I have been super busy with the marathon cleaning that is happening at home. I don’t know I collect so much nice to use stuff, that is just nice and never used! And trust me the cleaning is super exhausting and when that is combined with two hyperactive boys, […]
Natural skin care and more with Coconut oil {Skin Care}
All these years, I have always used coconut oil to massage my hair. A bit of methi seeds thrown in the oil and half a camphor was an excellent remedy to keep the migraines and dandruff at bay. And yes, I did know that it was also used in cooking. And if someone told me […]
Amazing Detox Drinks {Healthy Living}
I lead a horribly sedentary life with my only exercise regime being the morning walk I indulge in. I had experimented with loads of detox drinks in the summer, but the winter is something different. You need something warm to drink and the cooler versions don’t really work. Listed are two warm drinks that you […]
10 must haves for winter {Product Reviews}
R, another reader of my blog requested me to make a post on the things one needs to stock up for winter for skin care as well as hair care. (R, this one is for you! ). The winter has never been my best friend. I have enough skin and hair woes ranging from chapped lips, […]
The monsoon must-haves {Staying Healthy}
With the monsoon settling in, I need to move away from the summer set of products to something that is very monsoon friendly. Right from the hair oil, shampoos, face and foot care to the diet I need to follow, everything changes! I try and switch over to products that moisturise my skin very slightly. […]
Easy hand scrubs to make at home
Especially after most of the scrubs available in the market gave me more or less the same results, I decided to start making my own hand scrubs. A little bit of search gave me the following info: Most ingredients are available at home Scrubs are easy to make. Promise! Experimenting with ingredients allows me to […]
The Sugar and Coffee Scrub
I know I have not posted any DIY recipes for a while now. This awesome body scrub recipe helps clear away all the dead skin with regular use. The weekends is when I love to indulge in some me time because the better half is at home and he takes care of the twin boys […]
Using Peppermint Essential oil {Staying Healthy}
I got a bottle of Aroma Magic Peppermint EO bottle in the first Enchantess Bag, probably the one thing I am still using and haven’t chucked away. I used this in the diffuser once, but the fragrance did not last for a very long time. So I just let it lie on my bookshelf till […]
Detox this summer
Come summers and everyone has to increase the intake of water to keep the body hydrated. It is also during this season that I indulge in a lot of detox drinks that help me flush out the toxins from the body and yes also keeps me away from my poison, Red Bull! Why I like […]
Foot Scrubs for the summer {Skin Care}
Following up with the post of Body Scrubs for the Summer, here are some absolutely easy to make foot scrubs. I tend to use a foot scrub at least thrice a week to get those dead cells off my feet. Regular exfoliating helps to keep my feet clean, hydrated and moisturised. Why a foot scrub? Simple! Exfoliating the […]
Body Scrubs for the Summer
Summer is here! The scorching sun is killing and it is time to stash away those cream soaps and body butters and opt for something lighter! I prefer citrus and minty fragrances in the summer because I find it very refreshing and invigorating. I searched around and have come with some absolutely easy to make […]
Cinnamon, Cocoa and Sugar Body Scrub {DIY, Skin Care}
Last month I had received the Nyassa Belgian Chocolate Scrub as one of the samples in the Vellvette Box. It was disappointing and I know that I am not going to spend that kind of money on something that was not really awesome. So I dug up my old diaries and found this recipe that […]
A head massage
If there is something that relaxes me after a tired day, it has to be a head massage. It helps me especially on the days I have my migraine. A head massage is known to relieve tension, relax the tired muscles and improve blood circulation. The other added benefit is that it makes your hair […]
Hair packs for your locks {DIY, Hair Care}
The closest I have got close to using a hair mask is something that I picked up which really suited my hair It also led me to a search on the web looking out for hair masks that can be whipped up right at home with the ingredients available in your kitchen. Interested? Here are a […]
Home remedies for freckles {DIY, Skin Care}
One of the major causes for freckles is usually due to an over exposure to the harsh rays of the sun.Freckles occur most commonly on the face. sun-exposed skin, especially on the face. I’ve had pigmentation for as far as I can remember! And these get extremely prominent when I am out in the sun, unwell or […]
Treatment at home for your feet
You don’t need to visit a salon to get the perfectly pedicured feet. All that you need are right products and some time to put that best food forward. Follow a regime for beautiful feet and here is how you can do that. Wash your feet everyday Try using the BoroHeal by Iha. This is […]
Monsoon Scrubs and Masks
We all love to eat fruits, but did you know that most fruits can also be used as scrubs. All that you need to do is set aside a portion of the fruit and mix it with a granular substance to make it exfoliate your skin well. I’ve made a list of a couple of […]