featured The History of Skincare
3000 BC Some of the first natural skincare products created by the Egyptians used olive oil, ostrich eggs, dough, milk and essential oils from plants and herbs such as frankincense. Scrubs made with aloe-vera and sand is made for exfoliating the face and body followed with plant oils for moisturising. Anti-aging serums with concentrated fenugreek oil were used to reduce wrinkles, fine lines and...
Enlivening Dead Sea Minerals
So named for the lack of any aquatic life, The Dead Sea is characterized by its hyper-salinity which is just one of the things that make it so enigmatic. Bordered by Palestine and Jordan, it’s almost 10 times saltier than the ocean but also contains eight times more minerals than most sea water, minerals that are essential for beauty and health. Having...
Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Skin – Know the difference
Most of us plan our beauty regimens without understanding this very fundamental difference between these two common skin deficiencies: dehydration and dryness. Knowing which prevailing condition your skin is ailing from is imperative for choosing the right skincare products and doing right by your skin. Think of your skincare products the way you would of your wardrobe: you should change your products...
Post-Monsoon Hair Care Love
The monsoon is on its last leg while we say our farewells to the mangoes. Your hair for one is probably pretty thankful to see the back of rainy, sticky and damp weather day in and out. The monsoon season may be romantic but frizz, long-lasting damage and hair fall that’s gone into overdrive is certainly not. We’re going to help you...
Saffron - Nature's skincare miracle!
Saffron has great antioxidant, immunity boosting and nourishing properties and is effective when used in skin care for all skin types. According to Ayurveda, it possesses Crocin, a component that improves the colour and glow of the skin and makes it smooth and supple. It also helps combat dark circles and hyperpigmentation. Packed with various vitamins such as A, C, and the...
Beautiful Skin and Hair on-the-go
Jet setting around the globe, hoping from flight to car and then onto speeding train and catching in all the most breathtaking sights: all these are exhilarating experiences while also being unusually taxing on the health of your skin and hair. Changes in diet and climate can throw off the exacted science of keeping yourself looking fab so you’ll need to plan...