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 […]
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 […]
Home made facial cleansers {DIY, Skin Care}
Cleansing is an important routine that one needs to follow to keep your skin healthy and glowing. I am yet to find a cleanser that suits my skin, so what I typically do is create my own cleansers depending on what is available in my kitchen. Here are some absolutely easy to make cleansers that […]
DIY masks and scrubs {DIY, Skin Care}
I was browsing the net last month in search of some good masks and scrubs that I could make at home and I found loads of them! Here are some that I tried out, some worked for me and some did not. These are simple and easy to make scrubs that really do not involve […]
Getting rid of the dark circles naturally {DIY, Skin Care}
Post delivery, I have these dark circles under the eyes that are threatening to be a permanent fixture. The causes for dark circles can range from lack of sleep, fatigue, lack of nourishment to stress, age or allergies. Whatever the reasons may be, dark circles do not really look great! I am not a user […]
Scrubs for the summer
Come summers and the body gets dehydrated. Over the past few years, I have used some scrubs especially in the summers. Over the past few years, I have researched on the web and jotted down some really some really excellent scrubs that one can use in the shower. Since I have a combination skin and […]
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 […]
Masks at Home {DIY, Skin Care}
When you are a mother to twins, you can actually wave a goodbye to any time for yourself, maybe that explains why I manage to get a facial once a year at a nice salon. Till I get to visit the salon, I need to depend on the quick fixes at home. While the Omved […]
DIY masks for blemishes {DIY, Skin Care}
I’ve always had pigmentation and blemishes, but post-pregnancy, these just increased. Quite often, I’d be seen with skin that wasn’t really worth describing. Of course erratic sleep hours, taking care of my twins and a diet that was not really great took its toll on me and it showed on my face. I browsed the web, saw […]
DIY masks and scrub {DIY, Skin Care}
Rather than concentrating on one fruit, I decided to write about a mix of masks and a scrub that can be made at home. Let’s look at ingredients that are readily available at home and you don’t need to step out and buy anything. Let’s look at sugar. A spoonful or two in a cup […]
Skin care with apples
An apple a day may keep the doctor away and make your skin glow! Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Compared to many other fruits and vegetables, apples contain relatively low amounts of vitamin C, but are a rich source of other antioxidant compounds. The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps […]
DIY packs and masks with Papaya
Papaya fruit is a rich source of nutrients such as provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, B vitamins, dietary minerals and dietary fiber. Papaya skin, pulp and seeds also contain a variety of phytochemicals, including polyphenols. The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, with or without skin or seeds. ( from Wiki) While it is healthy fruit to eat, you can […]