If there’s one thing most of us won’t step outside without, it’s deodorant. Few things are as off-putting as bad breath and body odour, and the most carefully selected outfit will collapse with either of these. When you live in a tropical climate like we have in India, sweating is something you can’t avoid, even […]
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Using Daughter Earth products in my daily skin care regime + A Giveaway
The winter often causes the threat of dry, flaky, itchy skin. It’s a known secret, yet most of us end up using products that are not suiting our skin. Either it turns out to be too oily causing breakouts and acne or you need to hydrate your skin continuously to keep it soft and supple. […]
Natural products that help to reduce pores
Most often, genetics determine who will have large pores. Some of the causes for large pores can be oily skin, since excess oil sits around the skin’s pores, making them appear enlarged. Oily and unclean skin can also cause oils to settle around the pores, making them appear larger as the skin around them thickens. The nest part is that there is a range of natural products that helps […]
5 skin care rules for men in winter
Today is International Men’s Day! And I thought why shouldn’t I write a post for the men who follow my blog posts. So here it is ; a post of skin rules for men this winter. Men today are equally conscious about their looks today; be it skin care, hair care and grooming, they leave […]
Get Your Skin Festive Ready with These Easy Tips
Get your skin festive ready! With back-to-back festivals, who even has the time to go to a salon and do facials or cleanups. Moreover, with the increasing number of skincare enthusiasts and innumerable information available via blogs and videos, most people prefer to prep up their skin, on their own. This is a guest post […]
9 best gifts for Father’s Day
Are you ready to celebrate Father’s Day? Are you at a loss on what to gift to your dad this Father’s Day? Worry not, we have listed the best gifts for Father’s Day that you can pamper your dad with! 9 best gifts for Father’s Day We decided to make things easier for you by […]
10 Best Natural Body Scrubs in India
You’re the kind of person who compromises on nothing when it comes to skin care. You use a skin-friendly shower gel and stay away from harsh soaps. You use a body butter/lotion/cream suited to your skin after every shower. You wear sunscreen on all exposed body parts and avoid the harsh sun. Despite all this, […]
15 Eco Friendly Diwali Gift Ideas Under Rs.1000/- for 2020
Diwali is nearly here and it’s quite likely that with all the festive prep underway, you’ve forgotten about the gifts! Yes, Diwali gifts are a big deal, and it’s one of the ways we show our love and appreciation for our friends and family members. But does that mean that you have to break […]
10 Amazing Benefits of Curry Leaves
Curries are a mainstay of Indian cuisine, and anyone who’s even heard of Indian cuisine knows what curry is. If you’re a true lover of Indian food, you’ll know the difference that curry leaves makes – it’s the difference between a flat curry and one smacking with flavor!! Did you know that there are actually […]
8 Reasons a Head Massage is Good for You
There’s something incredibly relaxing about a massage, isn’t there? You can almost feel all the tension and knots melting away, whether it’s a shoulder massage or a foot massage. And this is particularly true of a nice, strong head massage. And when it’s an Indian head massage, it’ll take you to another level altogether! So […]
4 Ayurvedic Herbal Water recipes you must try at home
Ayurvedic Herbal Water recipes or infused waters is one of the recommended ways to cure ailments, boost immunity levels and keep yourself hydrated. Ayurveda allows one to use readily available ingredients at home to feel better. With summer settling in fast, you may just want to look up these Ayurvedic Herbal Waters recipes or infused water recipes […]
5 Health Benefits of Drinking Water in a Copper Vessel
My first recollection of a large copper filter was at my grandmother’s home along with neatly lined copper glasses on the shelf. Back then, what was a norm was somewhere lost as life sped by. Fancy cutlery and less expensive products made way into the houses. Sometime last year, I chanced upon an antique looking […]
Fuschia by Vkare Product Review + Giveaway
I recently picked up some products from Fuschia to try. Most of these are perfect for summer. I have been using their products for a while now and I did get a few requests for a Fuschia by Vkare product review posts. So here I am with a super quick review and a giveaway! Do […]
12 Recommended Products of MamaEarth
Sometime last year, I followed the journey of a brand as it launched. MamaEarth, started with a small range of skin and hair care products targetted at moms and babies. I took notice of the brand mainly because they promoted actively a range for new moms which was missing in the market. In this blog […]
9 Recipes for Infused Water
Now that we’re done and dusted with the festive season, its time to detox! After the binging and extra servings, you need to go a little easy on yourself and your body too. One of the best ways to detox and flush out toxins is by drinking water. And when you infuse it, you are […]
Top Benefits of Scalp Exfoliation and DIY Scalp Scrubs
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 […]
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 […]
7 tips to be happy
We’ve all been on that journey to seek happiness. Meditation, running, decluttering, exercising are some of the quests we’ve undertaken to seek happiness. To each his own. Everyone has their own tips to be happy. If you are conscious enough you will notice that happiness can come in different forms and in different ways, however […]
Weekly Menu Planner – Free Printable
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 […]
Health benefits of ghee
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 […]
10 Foods to Boost your Immunity in Winter {Health}
We’re well into the winter and all the coats and jackets are out! The nip in the air feels good and accompanied by the festive season, there is a celebratory buzz all around! However, along with all the fun, winter also means an onslaught of the sniffles. There are many reasons for winters making us […]
5 tips to stay healthy in winter {Staying Healthy}
And I am back after a month of inaction! The horrible cough and cold kept me tired enough to not pay attention to work and now that I am better, here comes a post! With winter comes bouts of lethargy, most of the time the kind of food you eat matters a lot because that […]
How to make Kashaya {Food, Health}
I feel the chill setting in with the rains that don’t stop at all. I crave for something warm to drink all the time. My search led me to a drink I had heard about often, but never really tasted it. I got about making this drink today and I have to say that not […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Mandinta Ubtan (Exfoliating Scrub) by Iraya
Ubtans are always a better option for using as a face wash. I came across Iraya products fairly recently and I decided to give it a try. And I have not been disappointed! This ubtan is really good and I have replaced my regular facewash and scrub with this because it did suit my skin […]
Healing spices and herbs in your kitchen {Staying Healthy}
Being an insomniac which was in its peak during my pregnancy, my doctor who was keen that I get some sleep introduced me to the spice, nutmeg. I had to grate nutmeg, stir about 3-4 pinches of it in a glass of warm milk and drink it just before I wanted to sleep. Strangely, this […]