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How to make your own foaming hand soap

November 13, 2017 By: Pratibha5 Comments

foaming hand soap

I have been planning to make my own foaming hand soap for a while now.  It is one of the most simplest recipes that you can work on and it is also completely non-fussy. The advantage of making your own foaming hand soap is that you know its completely natural and you can choose the […]

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Best Natural Exfoliants For Skin

November 1, 2017 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Ways to keep Bugs Away from your Home

Everyone loves skin that is clear, smooth and glowing. Yes, we love radiant skin and one of the best ways to get it to ensure you exfoliate the dead skin regularly. Did you know that there are best natural exfoliants for your skin that are completely chemical-free? These natural exfoliants for your skin can also […]

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Top Benefits of Scalp Exfoliation and DIY Scalp Scrubs

September 11, 2017 By: Fabida A3 Comments

For any woman, her hair occupies pride of place in her heart, and she is forever on the lookout for better ways to get shinier, healthier tresses. But in this search for perfect hair, we often forget its origin – the scalp! It’s only when we are faced with the embarrassing prospect of scratching our […]

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10 uses of coconut oil that you should know

August 7, 2017 By: Pratibha4 Comments

There is more to coconut oil than just cooking food in it. Coconut oil’s uses extend far beyond the kitchen; it is a complete all rounder when it comes to home remedies! Ayurveda recommends using coconut oil for alleviate a lot issues – ranging from skin and hair care to healthy living. I was recently sent […]

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How to make your own body polish

August 3, 2017 By: Pratibha4 Comments

Exfoliation is a very good way to get rid of the dead skin and rejuvenate yourself. Using a body polish is a good way to get rid of the dead skin and nourish dull and sallow skin. If you have been following my blog, you know how much I love scrubs! In this quick post I […]

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10 ways to Increase Breast Milk Production

August 1, 2017 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Increase Breast Milk Production

New moms and nursing mothers often worry if the supply of the breast milk is adequate for their little one(s). While  most mothers produce enough breast milk for their child, some mothers may not be able to do so.  There are several ways to increase breast milk production and in some cases, home remedies are […]

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How to Use Egg White to Treat Acne

July 13, 2017 By: Pratibha7 Comments

Egg White to Treat Acne

Did you know that you can use egg white to treat acne prone skin? I was reading up on some home remedies to cure acne when I came across these series of posts that talked about using the egg white to treat acne. Not the entire egg, but just the egg white to treat the […]

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How to Make Your Own Natural Vapor Rub

June 26, 2017 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Its the monsoon season again and the cold and cough is surfacing again! It is the season for the illness to be hovering in the air! While you hope that the flu won’t strike at your home, but just in case it does, keep this natural vapor rub handy so that you can literally breathe […]

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Best homemade natural scrubs to remove tan

May 2, 2017 By: Pratibha2 Comments

homemade natural scrubs to remove tan

The scorching summer heat is here to stay for a few months.  And I have been out swimming for a while that has left me with a tan that I can’t get rid off. Sunscreens do he homemade natural scrubs to remove tanlp, but the lack of chemical free sunscreens don’t leave you with much choice. […]

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How To Do A Foot Spa At Home

March 5, 2017 By: Pratibhacomment

I love a foot spa. And if you have always thought how to do a foot spa at home, then this post will come to your rescue! Let me ask you, when was the last time that you chose to pamper your feet? With our hectic schedules, it is not always possible for us to […]

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7 home made lip scrubs you must try!

February 19, 2017 By: Pratibha2 Comments

DIY Lip Balms

Lip scrubs are a great way to refresh your lips by getting rid of dead skin cells. You need not opt for the expensive lip scrubs, instead you can make an array of home made lip scrubs with ingredients that are easily available. But be careful, lips need very gentle exfoliation as compared to facial skin. […]

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De-stress with Aromatherapy – {Green Living}

February 4, 2017 By: Fabida A2 Comments

 “Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains.” -Diane Ackerman There is something about how our brain responds to smells. It can trigger memories, it can make us sneeze, it can put us off or it […]

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Rice and sesame body scrub

January 27, 2017 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Rice and sesame body scrub

It’s been a while since I shared a DIY recipe, so here I am with one of my very favorite rice and sesame body scrub that I have been using for years now. Once you start using this scrub, you’ll say goodbye to the various variants that are available in the market. Made with easily […]

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6 DIY Lip Balms for Soft Lips this Winter

January 7, 2017 By: Fabida A2 Comments

DIY Lip Balms

“The thrill of your kiss is heavenly blessed Your tender caress I could never express Soft lips I love you so soft lips don’t ever go” This song by Hank Thompson is what most of us will be singing to our lips too – “Soft lips, don’t go”!! After all, winters are notorious for dry, chapped […]

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5 DIY Face Masks for Glowing Skin this Festive Season

November 1, 2016 By: Fabida A6 Comments

Face Masks for Glowing Skin

The festive season is here and everyone’s in a good mood! But if you’ve been working extra-hard without enough rest, the fatigue is bound to show up on your skin. But don’t worry; you’re just in time to turn things around with some DIY face masks for glowing skin! So raid your kitchen to whip […]

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5 DIY Face Packs for Common Skin Problems

September 28, 2016 By: Fabida A1 Comment

DIY Face Packs

When it comes to beauty treatments, the face is often at the top of everyone’s list. After all, it’s what everyone look at first! And for this very reason, facial skin problems are also what worry most people, and the fact that we all have different skin types and live in different weather conditions complicates things. […]

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Face masks for monsoon

August 16, 2016 By: Pratibha3 Comments

homemade natural scrubs to remove tan

The weather is taking its toll on your skin making it lose its shine and radiance. Every skin type faces a lot of issues this season. Breakouts, acne, pigmentation and more, you are sure to notice your skin acting up. It is important to use face masks for monsoon to let it breathe and bring […]

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6 Immunity Boosting Recipes for the Monsoons

August 10, 2016 By: Fabida A1 Comment

Top 15 Beauty Tips For Women Over 30

The minute the weather begins to change, many of us come down with some illness or the other, usually a cold, flu or stomach infection. It’s not the new season that is to blame; it’s the change in the air pressure and temperature that’s responsible for lowering our collective immunity. The monsoons in particular, bring […]

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Monsoon Yoga: Boost your immunity with these asanas

August 1, 2016 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Monsoon is more than just rains. It’s also a season that is rampant with illness that lowers your immunity levels. Apart from using natural techniques to keep you home clean and bug free, it is also important to get the required exercise to stay fit.  Experts recommend simple monsoon yoga asanas to keep your immunity […]

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5 essential oils for the monsoon

July 25, 2016 By: Fabida Acomment

With the rains come in a plethora of infections that range from a decrease in the immunity to a burst of viral infections and more. Ayurveda has long used essential oils in its treatments. There are a lot of essential oils that actually work wonders for you hair, skin and health specifically in the monsoons. […]

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Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits

July 15, 2016 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is my new obsession. Really! It’s a pity that I discovered it after the brouhaha died down, but nevertheless I discovered it! ACV can be used in many ways and I am listing a few ways you can  incorporate ACV into your daily routine. Apple Cider Vinegar benefits are effective for […]

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Natural beauty routines to try at home

May 10, 2016 By: Pratibha2 Comments

I wasn’t always inclined to an eco-friendly or a greener life. Trust me, something as simple as carrying my own bag is a thing I struggle with and I am absolutely guilty of lugging back the groceries in a plastic packet. When you are single and have the convenience of shopping off the shelf, the […]

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Soothing Aloe Gel for summers

April 7, 2016 By: Pratibha4 Comments

Who wouldn’t want a soothing Aloe Gel for summers? With the summer heat I face the inevitable skin irritation and I am always on the lookout for something cooling that will be a blessing for the skin. I was discussing this with a friend ans she mentioned this super cooling and soothing Aloe Gel for […]

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Sore Muscle Scrub {DIY}

March 29, 2016 By: Pratibhacomment

Sore Muscle Scrub

This is something that I have been wanting to make for a really long time. A sore muscle scrub. Yes! You read that right. A sore muscle scrub to magically reduce those aches and pains that have been bugging you for a while now. The past few months have been actually painful for me. Started […]

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Weekly Menu Planner – Free Printable

January 10, 2016 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Weekly Menu Planner

Every evening, as soon as my cook arrives and asks me what she needs to cook for dinner, I immediately call up the better half and ask him what he wants to eat for dinner, or if the boys are at home, I ask them what would they like to eat for dinner. I completely […]

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Health benefits of ghee

December 21, 2015 By: Pratibha3 Comments

Is that a week already is what I am telling myself! Yep, a week already in Kerala, God’s own country where I am getting a complete detox done. As I gear up for the Panchkarma, an ancient Ayurvedic practice of cleansing the body from all impurities and toxins, I am also learning new things about my […]

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Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi

September 18, 2015 By: Pratibha2 Comments

Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi

And the season of festivities have started with the welcoming of the Lord Ganesha. We had a wonderful time last night as the society I stay in, welcomed the Ganesha and the kids totally enjoyed dancing to the dhols and the energy levels were simply infectious. However, when I had stepped out to attend a few […]

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How to Exfoliate your Body Naturally

July 15, 2015 By: Fabida Acomment

How to Exfoliate your Body Naturally

When you hear of someone shedding skin, what comes to mind is a slimy, slithery reptile, emerging from old, dried up skin. But did you know that as humans, we also shed? No, you’re not going to turn into your dog! Although the ensuing dryness and roughness can make you feel like a snake, it’s […]

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5 Benefits of a body detox {Health}

July 11, 2015 By: Pratibhacomment

Benefits of a body detox

Doing a detox is like hitting a reset button for your body. You have no idea of how its going to change your life for the better when you actually do a detox for yourself. The benefits of a body detox can range from cleansing not just your body, but cleansing at a deeper level […]

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5 fat burning activities for you!

July 7, 2015 By: Pratibha1 Comment

Fat burning activities

I have always battled the bulge. A lack of physical exercises made it difficult to shed the weight despite the fact that I was not a voracious eater. I started combining various activities to give a variety and made it a part of my lifestyle. Why I like to include a variety is so that I […]

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