Since essential oils cannot be applied topically, you need a carrier oil to dilute the essential oil. Now is the question, what is the best carrier oil to dilute essential oils. A lot of factors depending on how you are using the essential oil. Are you using it for wellness; like a body massage or […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Best natural anti-dandruff shampoos in India
Have you ever been in a public place like an office meeting, and you wanted to scratch your head but had to hold it in? Pure torture!! Isn’t it? Yes, that’s what people with dandruff go through nearly every day. If you’re one of them, you know the pain. Dandruff can be caused due to […]
Best oils for hair-fall control in India
One of the most heartbreaking sights is seeing all that loose hair on the pillow or clogging the bathroom drain. Anyone who has experienced hair loss knows this pain and how they lose sleep because of it. Ironically, the lost sleep only worsens the hair loss! The good news is that in India we have […]
How Intentional Living can Change your Life
Have you ever woken up in the morning, thinking of all the unfinished tasks of the previous day? Do you constantly worry about being able to pay your rent or save up for retirement? Is most of your life spent on school runs, grocery runs, errand runs – running, running and running? In this mode, […]
Skin Care Guide for Beginners
Are you a newbie in the skin care world? Do words like exfoliate, AHAs, SPF and serums sound like Greek and Latin to you? Do you find an excuse to wander off when your friends start talking skin care? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Bookmark this post to know more about choosing […]
7 Reasons why Moringa is a Super Food
It’s amazing how some foods gain sudden popularity, isn’t it? Especially when you consider the fact that they’re already being used in several cultures for centuries now! Moringa is one such food that has become a health food superstar, and with good reason too! Did you know the reasons why moringa is a super food? […]
7 Must Have Breastfeeding Products for new mums
As a new mum there are some must have breastfeeding products that you should invest in. These will make your breastfeeding journey a lot easier than you can imagine. There are plenty of must have breastfeeding products, supplies, and accessories that are available in the market and trust me, these will help a new mum […]
10 Breastfeeding Tips for Working Mothers
Breastfeeding is hard for every Mom, it’s just that the level of difficulty varies from woman to woman. But when you add a 9 to 5 job (or an 11 to 7 job) to the mix, it makes things that much more complicated! Even if you do join back, keep aside the mommy guilt and […]
7 Easy-to-Make Herbal Teas Recipes for monsoon
If you’re an Indian, you are quite likely to have that favourite snack exclusively reserved for monsoons. And if you’re like most Indians, it’s likely to be something fried accompanied by a cup of steaming hot chai! Try to replace the chai with some easy-to-make herbal teas recipes for monsoon. The damp, cold weather of […]
Top 15 Beauty Tips For Women Over 30
Don’t you think that 30’s is the new 20’s? It is one of your best phases in life. The 30’s is just more fun with mature. It is also the time when you really need to start taking care of your skin a tad more. Those of you who have been regular with your skin […]
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 reasons to use a face mist and why they are necessary
If you stopped by my study or had a peek in my purse, one of the things you’ll find on my desk and my purse is a face mist. No, I am not obsessed with them, but I have to say that I love them! Once you try them, you are hooked onto it. I’ll […]
Review of Tiffin Treats – A Cookbook for Tackling Tiffins
What do I pack for the tiffins for the kids today? If this question plays on your mind, you are at the right place and are ready to read the right book! Aptly called Tiffin Treats, this book is what every mom needs! My review of Tiffin Treats – A Cookbook for Tackling Tiffins is […]
From Healing Acne to Soothing Inflammations: 5 Home Remedies Using Cinnamon
We’ve all seen images of creamy hot chocolate cups, with a swirly cinnamon stick dipped into it. The dipping of cinnamon isn’t a mindless ritual, it’s warming, delicious and loaded with health benefits! The rolls of cinnamon are extracted from the bark of the cinnamon tree. The stems are cut, the outer bark is scraped […]
Daughter Earth Products Review – My experience after using it for 9 months
It’s been almost 9 months since I introduced the products of Daughter Earth in my skin care regime. And actually, the post on Daughter Earth Products review should have been posted at least 5 months ago, I got side tracked because life happened. Anyway, not to digress, here is my take on Daughter Earth Products […]
6 health benefits of cloves + DIY home remedies
Few spices can claim to be as versatile as the clove, having several uses in cuisine, medicine, beauty and the home. With a beautifully symmetric appearance and intense aroma, this is one spice that everyone in the world is familiar with. The characteristic smell and flavour is due to the chemical named eugenol. The flavour […]
12 Spices that Help You Lose Weight
Most of us can’t imagine food without spices, especially if you’re Indian! However, those little miniscule-looking things don’t just add loads of color and flavor to food – they also pack in quite a nutritious punch. While spices are known to have healing benefits, what isn’t so well known is that they can also help […]
15 Best Natural Under Eye Creams in India in 2021
They say that the eyes are the window into our soul. While one can’t argue with that, your eyes are also a reflection of your overall health – both physical and mental. And it’s also the first place those dreaded things show up – signs of ageing! But the good news is that there are […]
10 Best Natural Face Serums Available in India in 2021
*** This post was updated on 25th May, 2021*** It’s amazing how skin care trends change, isn’t it? After all the fuss about BB, CC and DD creams, the current skin care product that’s hitting the spotlight is face serums. Everyone from dermatologists to celebrities are talking about it and if you’ve wondered about […]
Zoe one day detox review
Now that I am done with the binging of Diwali sweets, it’s time for a detox! I have been using the Zoe one day detox kits for a while now and I managed to lose 4 kilos and not gain it back the first time I did a detox for 3 weeks. Things happened, I got […]
The 10 Best Foods to Eat after a Run
There’s no doubt that a good hard run can make you feel great. Whether it’s for weight loss, to build endurance or to keep lifestyle diseases at bay, running is an excellent exercise that you can do without the need for any special equipment or location. However, a good run that does all this for […]
15 Best Organic Hair Oils in India
Having a thorough head massage is greatly relaxing, and also has numerous benefits for your hair and scalp. The increased circulation of the massage itself helps to get the blood flowing and stimulates follicles. To get the most of your head massage, it is important to use an oil that’s made of high quality ingredients […]
5 Best Essential Oils for Winter
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. You can look at natural ways of keeping […]
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 […]
How to do a Head Massage the Right Way
“Massage is not just a luxury. It’s a way to a healthier, happier life.” For a good many years, I was under the impression that a massage was one of those things that was meant for celebrities and royals, something extravagant and totally unnecessary for regular folk like me. However, my first massage experience completely […]
Benefits of Self Massage in Ayurveda – Abhyanga
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 […]
10 Signs You Need to Detox Your Body Immediately
Life is full of ups and downs and we all have good days, bad days and days which we wish we could just fast-forward! That’s normal enough, but if you’ve noticed that you’re experiencing several unpleasant days frequently, maybe it’s something more. Headaches that just won’t go away, constant stress, poor sleep and unhealthy skin […]
5 Common Toxins in Chemical Cleaning Products
Are your Cleaning Products messing up your Health? Who doesn’t love a clean home? Sparkling floors, clutter-free tables, scrubbed kitchen counters and fresh-smelling bathrooms – all the signs of a well maintained house that any home owner would be proud of! It gives the impression that this is a well-loved space, with every area meticulously […]