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Saffron might just be the magic ingredient your skin needs this year

Ohria Ayurveda Saffron & Geranium Butter, Rs 3,250Korres Golden Krocus (Ageless Saffron Elixir), Sisley’s Velvet Nourishing Cream with Saffron, Nuxe’s Nuxuriance Ultra Day Cream – all these popular products use the bi-floral cells of saffron flower to boost cell regeneration. The award-winning Mauli Radiance…

Skincare

Back to basics: How (and why) you should add Vitamin C to your skincare

Once you commit to a daily application, the rewards are worth the effort. Acne spots become a distant memory, and the complexion gets visibly brighter. But how to use Vitamin C, and why is it a must-have in your beauty arsenal?…

Wellness

Do essential oils help with self-care? We investigate

Essential oils also have many antiviral and antibacterial properties, and above all, they come with many cleansing properties. They are known to resolve respiratory problems and are mostly used to uplift spirits and create a sense of peace. These are energising…

Skincare

Why the west is swooning over Ashwagandha in skincare

As usual, the west is looking at the east for inspiration and ingredients, and chanced upon the mind-body healer: Ashwagandha. The western world is also banking on the herb to be consumed as a supplement and as part of skincare to…

Skincare

Discovering Global Beauty Rituals – Aparrna Gupta, Beauty Blogger and Writer

My tryst with travel started with ‘beauty’. I was looking after the beauty editorial in the luxury vertical of the Times of India and my first international assignment took me to Cannes (France) to cover the Tax-free World Association, popularly…

Skincare

Don’t Hate, Exfoliate: We’ve Simplified The Process Of Picking The Right Exfoliator For Your Skin

Beauty enthusiasts and bloggers have led an exfoliation revolution of sorts on social media, as they move from DIY kitchen remedies to embrace acids that reset the skin. These acids are essentially exfoliators, which leave the skin smoother and clearer.…

Wellness

9 Plant-Based Protein Sources For Vegans And Vegetarians

Did you know what’s the missing link between what’s on your plate and glowing skin and lustrous hair? Protein. The body uses protein to build and repair tissues, and is an important building block of bones, muscles, skin, cartilage and…

Wellness

Lesser Known Wellness Therapies You Must Check Out

The pandemic has got us thinking about our health, weight, skin; you get the drift. This time, we’re taking the ‘outside-in’ approach with ancient wellness systems that can treat ailments that stem from a modern, fast-paced life. Some curative remedies that…

Wellness

Decoding Kefir: Does It Really Reduce Bloating & Improve Health?

If you are exhausted, your skin is breaking out and you’re the buttons of your jeans are popping off, perhaps you would like to commit to kefir and test the results for yourself. Experts believe that gut health is the…

Hair

Dull skin, falling hair? A folic acid deficiency might be the cause

Pregnant women are known to have a perceptible glow to their skin, and their hair is usually shinier and bouncier as well. Most doctors attribute this effect to folic acid, which is a major component in prenatal vitamins. The radiant skin…