Did you know that the very first type of skincare products ever used in the world was a mask? Yes, gathering nearby natural ingredients to create face and body masks was one of the first things we did in the name of beauty. Wanting to look at our best is something that started very early
August, 19 2018As a traveler, what do you come back with? Lot of riveting stories, memories and some tan. This is a special one for those who love to travel and share their stories of and not regret the tan and pigmentation. Going by Ayurveda, a 5000 year old natural system of wellness, skin tan is a
June, 17 2018“Glowing skin is a result of proper skincare. It means you can wear less makeup and let skin shine through.” – says global makeup artist Michel Coulombe. Today, most skin experts are recommending alternative chemical-free skincare routine which addresses the issues of the skin from inside as well as outside. This is a holistic approach which
April, 10 2018An essential part of skin care is to make sure your skin pores are clean and healthy and unclogged from the oils, pollutants, kilos of makeup and dead skin cells that settle on it and stretch it out enough that they start becoming noticeable. Clogged skin pores over time leads to blackheads, whiteheads or acne.
March, 24 2018Psoriasis is an auto immune skin condition where the skin cells grow faster than it ordinarily should, which is about 27 days. This results into scaling and peeling of the outer layers of the skin, causing excessive dryness and whiteness in the skin. The itching could cause redness and wounds in the skin. Psoriasis is often
February, 27 2018When it comes to taking intensive care of your skin, hair and overall health, a rare combination of nature that few of us have explored is the bountiful gifts of the Indian pink lotus and Bulgarian white rose. When combined together as an essence, they can be excellent relaxants, anti-depressants, fight fatigue and anxiety, improve
February, 26 2018Ingredients found in cosmetic products could use chemicals that are natural or they could be synthetic. And how hazardous they are, depends on what kind of the chemical compounds that go into making them. Harmful chemicals more commonly used in our beauty and personal care products could cause a range of health hazards from cancer to hormonal dysfunctions also
January, 02 2018Winter is here and so is dryness of the skin. In order to beat the dryness, a lot of us carry moisturizers replete with harmful chemicals including parabens, synthetic colors, phthalates among many others. While these creams may beat the dryness, they fail to nurture and nourish your skin from within. Eventually your skin loses
December, 12 2017Menstrual pain can be debilitating. Often, in order to avoid the pain and not have it obstruct important work, we resort to anti-spasmodic pills, which may not be the best thing for our health in the long run. But what possibly is the alternative? The answer or the relief lies in the ancient science of
June, 29 2017Shankara is a natural line that sources all of the best natural ingredients in a responsible manner. Our product has been created without the use of any potentially toxic ingredients.
Cold processing ensures that ingredients will not be destroyed by excessive heat and will be able to maintain the highest level of activity. All Shankara products are cold processed.
Our approach is original and holistic, pairing western anti-aging breakthroughs with the eastern science of Ayurveda, the ancient “Science of Life.” It is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems.
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