For Pritika Swarup – Model, Entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Prakti Beauty – the lack of India-inspired brands in the global market makes no sense. She believes there is a genuine curiosity and interest in the West about Indian skincare. So, to try and fill this gap, she launched Prakti Beauty. The Ameri-Vedic Beauty… Continue reading Model And Entrepreneur Pritika Swarup Talks About Her Unique Ameri-Vedic Beauty Brand, Prakti Beauty
I recently came across the Ayurvedic practice of pechoti on journalist and beauty influencer Vasudha Rai’s Instagram page. Intrigued by its promise of healing chapped lips, period cramps and stomach aches, I decided to give it a shot, and I am happy to report that it delivers. Rai’s book Glow, published by Penguin in 2018,… Continue reading The New Rules Of Pandemic Beauty Trace Back To The Ancient Age
When I hit my lowest point around six years ago, I wasn’t able to rise from that deep, hollow, sinking feeling. I was in the midst of a very uncertain and lonely time in my marriage of five years, which I later realised marked the beginning of the end of that relationship. I did what… Continue reading 5 simple rituals I found solace in while dealing with an emotional breakdown
Ayurveda is one of India’s wellness and beauty gifts to the world. But as we lose touch with our traditions, we often see confusion about Ayurveda’s principles and benefits. Is it solely about natural ingredients, does it take a long time to show results, does it suit our modern-day requirements? To put an end to… Continue reading An Ayurvedic doctor busts myths about Ayurveda and its benefits
Along with the party season comes the season of gifting. As the world moves towards natural skincare and a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle, Kama Ayurveda has brought us an Ayurvedic Wonderland. Who says traditional is boring? With special Christmas packaging and holy grail combinations, we have your skincare (and gifting) needs for the season… Continue reading ‘Tis the season for au natural skincare
The season of soirées and weddings is almost here, and so is the pressure of coming up with unique presents. In Ancient India, people gifted each other cattle and grains to show their love and affection and, though that may not be a very relevant option today, here’s a chance to give your near and dear… Continue reading Your skincare loving friend deserves at least one of these gifts this festive season
Hands are the most exposed, delicate and, often, the least cared for parts of our body. While much attention is given to facial signs of ageing, it is actually the hands that begin to show the first signs of fine lines, uneven pigmentation and thinning of skin. Just the way you’d follow a routine for… Continue reading This Ayurvedic hand treatment can prevent signs of ageing
“Viewing your health through an Ayurvedic lens, you will quickly learn that skincare is not just down to the products that you use, it’s about diet, sleep, exercise and your overall way of life,” say Escapada Retreat Co-Founders Maeve O’Sullivan and Emilia Herting, who believe in taking the dosha test to figure out what works… Continue reading Our dosha test will help you find the right food and beauty regimen
According to ancient Indian teachings, following these daily Ayurvedic wellness rituals that are aligned with the cycles of nature sets a rhythm to your life that can improve your overall wellbeing and health. This equates to sleeping and waking up in tandem with the sun, and following a routine of morning and night practices (known as dinacharya in… Continue reading 6 Ayurvedic wellness rituals to practice everyday and the science behind them
According to doshas in Ayurveda, all human beings are made up of the same elements that the universe is made up of: air, space, fire, water and earth. When these elements combine, they create three governing principles — vata, pitta and kapha — which must be balanced in order for us to remain healthy. However, each one… Continue reading Best foods to eat, according to your doshas in Ayurveda
I’ve always loved the Aman resorts for their exceptional hospitality and luxury, so a trip to Amanbagh in Alwar, Rajasthan, in the middle of a particularly intense work week, was a total hallelujah. It’s the first hotel from the chain to introduce tailor-made wellness programmes, and its location, in the lap of the towering Aravali… Continue reading Amanbagh, Rajasthan should be your next detox destination
