Do you have a regime for hand and foot care? I’m talking about the part that we completely miss, unless we walk into a salon for hand and foot care. The only thing that I do often is soak my feet in a pail of hot water to relax those tired feet. Keeping in mind that […]
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Natural beauty routines to try at home
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 […]
Sore Muscle Scrub {DIY}
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 […]
My Envy Box Feb 2016 – Forest Essentials Special
Every month I do a quick google search to see what the beauty bags have in store and none of the products excite me. I happened to notice that My Envy Box Feb 2016 had a collaboration with Forest Essentials and I was waiting to see what the box had in store. When the reviews started trickling […]
Skin Yoga Neem Body Purifier
This was a part of the MEB (My Envy Box) in Feb 2015. I never got around using it for a while and when I did I was really impressed with this fab product.I am not sure about when Skin Yoga was launched and I haven’t seen many reviews doing the rounds either. The ones […]
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 […]
10 Tips to Banish Dry Lips this Summer
You’ve packed your bags for your vacation this summer and can’t wait to go! You’ve even packed sunscreen and sunglasses so you think you’re all set. But there’s one thing you’ve forgotten which can ruin all your vacation pictures – your lips! People generally consider the effect of summer on their skin and hair, but […]
10 Skin Care Tips for Summer
As with every season, summer brings its own set of challenges for your skin and it becomes necessary to tweak your skin care regime accordingly. The sun’s UVA and UVB rays are damaging to skin at all times, but intensify during summer. This results in summer-specific skin challenges like sunburn, dryness, excessive oiliness, acne due […]
DIY face masks for acne
My teenage years to the mid twenties was eventful. It was the time when my friends and I discovered the world of makeup. When stepping out of the house, there would be hidden makeup items in our bags that we would use when outside the bounds of home. Of course we ensured that each and […]
Beauty Wish Box December 2014 by TNC
So on a whim, I decided that I had to pamper myself this month because it also happened to be my birthday month! And I chose the Beauty Wish Box December 2014 by The Natures Co as one of the gifts that I wanted to give myself. I realized that the last one I had ordered […]
5 DIY Ideas for Christmas – {Festivities}
“Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection” – Pindar A gift is something that warms the hearts of both the giver and the recipient. Every gift is precious, since it’s the thought that counts, but you can’t ignore the extra charm of […]
Diwali ideas – 12 must read posts
Diwali is one of the most important festivals of India. Needless to say that the efforts that go into making the festival a grand one start from at least a month early. Right from de-cluttering your home to shopping for the festivities, it is a season of happiness and lots of joy! There are so […]
How to exfoliate your body for soft skin {Skin Care}
Exfoliation is a very good way to get rid of the dead skin and rejuvenate yourself. For those who follow my blog are pretty aware about how much I love scrubs! But did you know that you need different types of scrubs for different parts of your body? You cannot use a foot scrub to […]
Omved Foot Care Kit {Product Review}
The past month and a half has been pretty hectic for me. Moving homes, packing, unpacking, travelling and everything was taking its toll on me. From being ill to having body aches and pains, it was killing. My feet were the most affected and I longed for a good massage and some pampering. I knew […]
Burst Of Happyness {Brand Focus + Shopping Experience}
I had interacted with Shreya, the lovely lady behind the brand Burst Of Happyness sometime last year and we never got to take the association further. A lot of things were happening, our schedules were hectic and we finally connected again early this year! And I am glad that we connected because it allows me to introduce […]
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 […]
Brand Focus – Rustic Art
I am back with the second post in the Brand Focus series, where I attempt to introduce to my readers not just the products, but the story of a brand. My journey of over two years has introduced me to many brands and products that are now a part of my lifestyle. One such brand was Rustic […]
Mashobra Honey Vanilla Bath and Shower Oil-Forest Essentials {Product Review}
I have been itching to use a body oil for a long time and I picked the Forest Essential Body Oil – Mashobra Honey and Vanilla as a gift for myself for my birthday. Yes I indulged in a bit of pampering just like that! Getting back to the body oil, they have a lot […]
The Nature’s Co Beauty Wish Box – Winter Special {Product Review}
Before you do a jawdrop and compare the products you got, let me clarify that there are three additional samples that I received along with the orange eye pillow I had ordered along with the The Nature’s Co Beauty Wish Box for November. I was impressed with the last months haul and decided to take the plunge […]
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, […]
The Nature’s Co October Beauty Wish Box {Product Review}
So far, it has been Vellvette that has been ruling the market with its beauty boxes, so when The Nature’s Co announced its own beauty box, I was a bit curious. After all, they could offer only their products and what could be the variety they would offer in one box. How many samples would […]
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 […]
Auravedic Exfoliating Foot Oil {Product Review}
Being on my toes constantly and running after my boys takes its toll on my feet. My feet are constantly aching and no matter what I did the cracked heels just began to make their presence felt. Aching feet can be handled when you dip them in warm water and foot soaks, but cracked heels! […]
The Nature’s Co – Walnut-Mint Foot Scrub Review {Product Reviews}
For those who know me and follow my blog are very well aware that I like to make my own scrubs. I don’t like to stock the scrubs, instead I make something that catches my fancy and make it enough for just about two uses or so. So then why am I reviewing a ready […]
My eco-mantras – Part 1 {Green Living}
Sometimes I am just amazed at all that I buy and I seriously wonder what prompted me to buy things that I did not need. And of course, with two rapidly growing boys, there are more things than you can imagine. I need to de-clutter my home at least once in 3 months. It came […]
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, […]
July Empties
The days were dreary and I am glad that the monsoon is finally ending and I hope the rains don’t show up too often now! I’ve been seeing the Empties post very often at the end of the month and well here is mine! 1. Omved Deep Facial Cleanser – This is one face wash […]