Aloe vera is a very short-stemmed plant with thick succulent leaves. It usually grows in tropical climates and can be grown indoors as a potted plant. Aloe vera gel is a substance found inside the succulent leaves. Aloe vera latex is present just under the plant’s skin. Some aloe vera based products contain both the […]
Navratri is a major festival of India, which involves celebrations and observation of fast for 9 nights that culminate in Vijayadashami, popularly known as Dussehra. This festival usually falls in the months of September and October. Though it is celebrated for different cultural reasons and is celebrated differently in different parts of India, the assimilation […]
Navratri festival is just around the corner, and the festivities have already begun. The most awaited event during the Navratri is the Dandiya/Garba night. Many are already practising their Garba moves for the latest Bollywood songs. Easy as the Garba steps might look, dancing to the tunes late into the night is not a child’s […]
The festive season is around the corner. Ladies from all age groups look forward to these 10 days full of fun and frolic, dancing to some of the best dandiya tunes. However, many might overlook the impact of the tiring days of dance practices which are ought to take a toll on the skin. To […]
No matter how high they might have scaled in their lives, human beings will still be attached to the ground, the earth. There is no one who doesn’t love the smell of earth when it rains, nor would be there anyone who is not enthralled by the beauty of sunrises and sunsets. Human beings have […]
The process in which skin colour is darkened is called skin tanning. When this occurs because of exposure to sunlight, it is known as ‘sun tanning.’ In the days of yore, ladies used to cover themselves up completely and maintain a pale skin, which was considered a symbol of class. As times changed, having a […]
Monsoon has been a favourite of many a poets and writers. It brings out the romantic emotions. The surroundings become greener, the temperatures dip and generally, there is life and love blossoming everywhere. The weather is so much more welcoming and finally kind enough to step out. The hair which had been scrunched up into […]
Monsoon season brings its own set of challenges especially when it comes to skin care. Not only is it wet most of the time, the body also needs to adapt to heat along with high humidity. As the oiliness of skin increases along with the ambient moisture and pollution, the skin takes quite a beating. […]
Essentials oils have different effects on human beings. Oils such as Lavender Oil, Chamomile Oil etc calm our senses, while some oils such as Peppermint can invigorate our senses. Most of the essential oils have effects on humans within minutes of inhalation. Such is the impact on humans, then imagine their impact on our pets […]
Ganesh Chaturthi is a loved festival of the Hindus. It is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show in various parts of India, and more so in the South. Mythology has it, that the elephant god comes riding on his ‘Mooshik’ (a rat) and removes all the obstacles in one’s life. Lord Ganesh is […]