By Sheetal Kabra Life offers us a new day and a new challenge each day. One such challenge is having an acne or blemish free skin! Isn’t it? How many of us stand in front of the mirror first thing in the morning, just to check if our facial skin is clear from any acne […]
By Soujanya Padikkal Birds display exotic colors. Sea animals enjoy a colorful life. Mammals exhibit a range of colors from black to grey to brown to white and all possible shades in between. And so do humans. But across this range of diverse colors also exists pigmentary disorders that messes up the uniformity of skin […]
By Soujanya Padikkal As I comb my hair, to my dismay I notice the white flakes that have fallen on my clothes. Dandruff! Dandruff! Dandruff! I can’t seem to get a break with it. But what is it, why does it occur and despite being so omnipresent, why isn’t there still a magic product to […]
Known to us as hibiscus, it is native to tropical, sub-tropical regions around the world. It is a shrub found all over India. The leaves and flowers are said to have medicinal properties. In Ayurveda, it finds its application in both internal and external medication. External application It is extremely good for the skin. It […]
Aloe vera, or ghrita kumara in Sanskrit, is a member of the lily family and is very cactus-like in its characteristics. It is one to two feet tall, and its leaves are succulent — broad at the base and pointed at the tips, with spines along the edges. These fat leaves contain the clear healing gel that […]
By Sheetal Kabra Customer: “Sheetal, do you have a face cream or a gel for oily skin?” Me – “Sorry no.” Customer- “No?? Please make one. I am desperately looking for an all-natural cream or moisturizer for my oily skin.” Me – “ You said you have an oily skin, so why do you need […]
By Sheetal Kabra Having taken the path myself, I have realized that adopting a natural and chemical free home care regime need not be an expensive affair. There are plenty of options suiting different budgets that are available in the market. However, if you are confused, or still haven’t found the right product suiting your […]
Popularly known as ‘false daisy’ in English, Bhringaraj is a traditional wonder herb that is highly recommended for long, silky and strong hair. It is a creeper with white colored flowers and is a native to India, China, Nepal, Thailand and Brazil. External application It balances Vata and Kapha dosha. It is used extensively to […]
Amalaki, commonly known as Indian Gooseberry or Amla, is a powerhouse of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, tannins, flavonoids, anti-oxidants and other chemical compounds. It exhibits all the five “rasas” or tastes , due to which Ayurveda regards it of utmost importance for maintaining optimal health. It is both a food and medicine. Amalaki’s botanical name is […]
By Soujanya Padikkal News of a family wedding and my mother pesters me to buy her a hair color to cover her graying hair. Humans have dyed their hair for thousands of years, experimenting with formulas to achieve a new hair colour. Auburn/Red/Green/Violet/Purple or streaks of different colors, you might have seen them all. The […]