They say, for the lucky ones, solutions appear even before the problem has arisen. Halloween is here. You are all prepped up with your face painted with colors, sticky matt lipstick, deep-drawn mascara, eye shadows. Now you dread the impending mess that awaits you once Halloween is over. Worry not. Here are four quick and
October, 29 2020You will probably agree, there are very few fruits or veggies that taste good AND are just as healthy for the body. One such food is the creamy nutty textured avocado. And here’s something that you probably didn’t know about avocado, which happens to be family favorite and an all-purpose ingredient that can single-handedly flip
June, 10 2020The world is in a lock down, well almost. Work from home as well as work for home is keeping us on our toes and social distancing has made sure we get zero parlor time. We are left to our own devices as far as skin care is concerned. You may think, staying at home
March, 30 2020Fragile, rough skin that is slacking, thinning of the epidermal layer are all signs that your skin is aging. Normal aging process, overexposure to the sun, pollution, habits like smoking and eating food deprived of antioxidants-they all can lead to release of free radicals that damage skin cells and cause premature aging. Here are a
March, 29 2019It’s nearly spring! I know this when International Women’s Day rolls around each year. This year’s theme is “Balance for Better,” building a gender balanced world. As I reflect on this theme, I recall my mother’s efforts to do exactly this for more than three decades. As the Director for the Art of Living’s Women
March, 08 2019Did you know your skin can look dull from lack of sufficient oxygenation? It’s true. Your skin cells need sufficient oxygen like any other cells in your body to stay healthy and function optimally. Let us tell you why you need to make sure your skin is getting the amount of oxygen it needs. Now,
February, 01 2019What is common between the sun, facial soap, detergent and hard water? They clean and nourish? Yes. But. There’s a BUT here- an overexposure to them can have a long lasting impact on your skin. And NOT necessarily in a way you would like. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to balance the
December, 02 2018Did 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 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 2018Traveling, Especially Air Travel Will Naturally Aggravate Vata. Vata, according to Ayurveda (a 5000 year old science of healing based on the understanding of the laws of nature and the five elements) is a combination of the air and space elements. It is responsible for circulation, elimination, and movement and does marvelous things for us;
December, 22 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.
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