Brighten My Day!
Night time skin care routines are tough to follow unless there is a strong incentive. These days, I look forward to my skin care routine before bedtime no matter how sleepy or tired I am. The motivation lies in two incredibly amazing products that are now a part of my night time skin care routine – […] Read more…
I love reading about skin care and beauty rituals of ancient times. It is a well documented fact that rose water has been a part of skin care since time immemorial. Romans are said to be the first ones to categorize and record the healing properties of rose water. According to Ayurveda, rose water is […] Read more…
Today when I woke up and looked at myself in the mirror, I realized that there was an immediate need for me to take some time out and give my skin and hair some TLC. My skin looked tired and troubled. My scalp felt irritated and my hair was dry as straw. It would have […] Read more…
Today there are so many wonderful bath products that make bathing a luxurious and invigorating experience rather than a boring, mundane ritual. There are numerous fragrant and uplifting bath products and then there are ones which do more – moisturize and nourish. I tend to gravitate towards the latter. If the product is 100% natural, […] Read more…
Ubtan is a traditional Indian preparation for cleansing and brightening the skin. Ubtans are made out of a variety of ingredients like herbs, flowers, dried roots and leaves. The ingredients are usually ground by hand and mixed with milk, yogurt or rosewater to make a scrub or face pack. Indian brides use ubtans generously before […] Read more…
I had bought this product for days when I need to rush and do not have enough time to use a moisturizing lotion after a shower. I like having the option of just spraying a hydrating mist and skipping a moisturizer. I was particularly fascinated by the description on the Forest Essentials website which explained […] Read more…
This body lotion from the premium line of ayurvedic skin care products, Forest Essentials, is one of my favorites. True to its name, it has a lovely fragrance of Jasmine and Mogra. It is the kind of fragrance one would love to wear with traditional outfits. especially with Kanjeevaram sarees. In fact this lotion is […] Read more…