Beauty + Skincare

This article outlines 100 natural and traditional Ayurvedic beauty tips that can be used to enrich self-care practices and infuse beauty into daily and seasonal routines. 100 Natural Ayurvedic Beauty Tips Ayurveda, the science of life, is also an art of living. One of the many benefits of the art …

In this article, we’ll discuss shiro abhyanga (head massage with Ayurvedic oils) as part of a daily regimen and its therapeutic benefits like promoting hair growth. We’ll also see some research studies supporting the use of shiro abhyanga in various clinical conditions. So, how exactly does hair grow? Hair Growth …

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to improve your skin texture and skin health? Ayurveda offers a slew of remedies for improving skin texture and skin health in general. Here, we take a look at Ayurveda’s dietary guidelines and recommended herbs, fruits, and vegetables for improving skin …

In this article, I am going to explore the causes, prevention, and natural remedies for age spots. Age spots are caused due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Age spots are otherwise called solar lentigines or liver spots and they are flat and darker than surrounding skin. They are usually …

If you want long, strong, shiny, and healthy locks, then according to Ayurveda, you must oil your scalp and hair regularly. Ayurveda offers many Ayurvedic hair oils for promoting hair growth. Massaging the scalp and hair with hair oil not only improves hair quality and promotes healthy hair growth, but …

Turmeric has numerous health benefits. Turmeric tea, in particular, has many benefits for acne. You can easily add turmeric in any form to your diet. Turmeric tea is something you can easily make at home. Here we’ll share a recipe for turmeric tea along with the scientific and Ayurvedic aspects …

Ayurvedic hair conditioners are various Ayurvedic herbs and oils used for strengthening, nourishing, and conditioning the hair. The Ayurvedic system of medicine mentions many herbs and oils which are considered good for hair conditioning. Classical Ayurvedic texts mention how certain hair oils help in making hair shinier, stronger, and healthier. …

A patch test or skin allergy test is helpful in determining whether a new skin care product works well with your skin or not. It’s a simple test that helps you check for a skin allergy. You can do a simple and effective patch test at home.  Patch tests can …

Throughout history, beautiful Hair has been prized almost in every culture. Indian women, who treat their hair with herbs/ herbal oils, are famous for their beautiful, long and lustrous hair. Let’s take a look at some essential ingredients for Ayurvedic shampoos.  Ayurveda and ancient Indian texts have always depicted women …

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition. Some parts of the skin become darker compared to the immediate surrounding skin. Let’s discuss pigmentation on the face, melasma, and hyperpigmentation including its causes. While this can be managed topically, Ayurveda also offers remedies for hyperpigmentation. Let’s First Talk About Melanin When melanin …

Puffy eyes occur for many reasons. Inherited facial features, allergies, stress, eye fatigue and individual skin characteristics such as texture can all contribute to puffy eyes. A long-lasting solution depends on the underlying cause. Ordinary swelling around the eyes means you have an excessive accumulation of fluids or edema in …

Everyone wants beautiful and healthy hair. So what if I told you that good texture, healthy hair growth, big volume and luster were all achievable. Would you believe me? This article is not about hair care products. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on hair growth and how …

Breasts are a symbol of femininity and beauty. But saggy breasts can damage a woman’s self-esteem and self-confidence. So here are some Ayurvedic herbal solutions to firm sagging breasts and keep them toned. Unfortunately, sagging breasts come naturally with the aging process. Over time, breasts lose their suppleness and elasticity. …

Marma points of the face fall under the category of shirogata marma, those marmas which are located in the head and neck region. Marma points are located all over the body. They are the sites where muscles, vein, ligaments bones and joints meet.1 These are the points where all the …

Coconut oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine since the period of Sushruta, the ‘father of modern surgery’. Coconut oil is revered for its healing properties and positive effects on the body and mind. Coconut oil benefits are numerous, and we’ll cover those in this article along with coconut …

Throughout history, beautiful hair has been prized in every culture. In India women treat their hair with herbs and herbal oils (Ayurvedic shampoo). They are famous for their beautiful, long and lustrous hair. In the ancient Indian texts women are depicted with luxurious, long and dense tresses considered an asset …

Ayurveda is one of the best solutions for regular skincare. Instead of opting for chemical-laden facials which provide a temporary glow, Ayurvedic facials help enhance radiance from within. Keep reading to learn how to do an Ayurvedic facial. An Ayurvedic facial is a relaxing, purifying, nourishing, hydrating and rejuvenating experience. …

Ayurveda is the ancient medical system from India, the ‘science of life’. While Ayurveda is a complete medical system offering both preventative health measures and treatment for common diseases, health maintenance with Ayurveda can truly beautify the body as well as the mind. Ayurveda’s preventative lifestyle can make you look …

Your skin is a mirror image of whatever your body goes through at various levels, physical, mental and emotional. In this article, we’ll cover the Ayurvedic herb manjistha for skin health, manjistha benefits, manjistha dosage, and manjistha uses. Manjistha is known as a blood purifier and lymph mover. As such, …

Unlike a conventional facial routine, an Ayurvedic daily facial routine centers on internal health as well as external beauty. Ayurvedic beauty experts say that the mantra to glowing skin and a sense of inner balance is a well designed dinacharya or daily routine. According to Ayurveda, a healthy, beautiful face is …

Udvarthana (Udvarthanam or Udvartana) is a massage therapy involving a body scrub or ubtan, the traditional Indian body paste of natural herbs and grains. In this article, we’ll share some ubtan recipes (Ayurvedic body scrubs) with you, including easy-to-make salt scrubs and sugar scrubs as well as traditional Udvartana powder recipes which you can make …

In Ayurvedic practices, oily substances are given immense importance.  Keep reading to learn which Ayurvedic facial oil is best for you. Specially prepared Ayurvedic oil has various nutritional and therapeutic benefits. These benefits depend on the properties of the oil and the medicinal herbs used, as well as the application …

Acne affects roughly 85% of young adults aged 12–25 years.1 If you know acne, you know it is a menace. As soon as you feel your skin clearing up, the pimples reemerge like nobody’s business. To put an end to this recurring problem, you need a permanent solution. In order …

Your feet carry you throughout your lifetime. So caring for your feet is very important and often neglected, unless of course there is an injury or disease. Ayurvedic foot care goes beyond cosmetic purposes. In Indian custom, tradition and medicine, the feet have been given utmost importance. According to Vagbhata, …