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
One might look at Dipannita Sharma’s youthful skin and assume that she spends endless hours on perfecting her beauty routine. But the supermodel and actor’s got quite a busy schedule. So, what’s her secret to a flawless skin? Here’s her all day skincare routine, from morning, noon and night Pond’s Age Miracle Oil in Cream… Continue reading Supermodel Dipannita Sharma’s secret to fighting skin ageing: Pond’s Age Miracle Oil
If you can relate to any of the following, you qualify as a fully paid up member of the “always on” generation: you rarely switch off; your next “free” weekend with no social bookings is a few months away; you grab a quick lunch and eat it at your desk/on your way to somewhere else;… Continue reading Why fermented skincare could be the key to flat stomach and seriously good skin
No one likes having dark circles under their eyes. They age the face and make you look like an insomniac even if you routinely clock a solid eight hours of shut-eye. Everything from allergies and eczema to fatigue, aging, and genetics can leave you with so-called “raccoon eyes,” according to the Mayo Clinic. While the right concealer can help lessen… Continue reading 13,000 Amazon reviews swear this eye cream erases their dark circles
Light therapy has been monumental in treating a broad range of health concerns since the early 1900s. Scientist Niels Ryberg Finsen treated nasty tuberculosis-related skin lesions with ultraviolet radiation (and won a Nobel Prize for it); NASA sent tiny electronic light sources into outer space to enhance the cellular activity in plants; and closer to home, devices that mimic sunlight are also… Continue reading LED light therapy, the celebrity approved skincare treatment for every kind of beauty woe
There are certain make-up tips — such as mapped-out contouring or 17-step smokey eyes — that are fabulous in theory, but aren’t realistic for everyone’s day-to-day routine. So, in order to perfect our everyday make-up application techniques, we hit up celebrity favourite Rae Morris for her favourite polished and put-together tips. Nail these six make-up tips… Continue reading 6 make-up tips every woman should follow for a flawless beauty routine
Anyone who’s had a rough week knows the look: puffy eyes, dark circles, the sudden appearance of fine lines. “We call it stress ageing,” says Manhattan-based dermatologist and psychiatrist Amy Wechsler, MD. “Daily stressors such as a demanding job, a lack of sleep, and an unhealthy lifestyle can manifest as pallid patches, pimples, and wrinkles,… Continue reading What is stress ageing and how you can actually fix it
When we talk about our skincare concerns, acne flare-ups, period pimples and wrinkles often steal the spotlight. In fact, we sometimes become so engrossed in beating blemishes and fine lines that we overlook hyperpigmentation and dark spots which can be equally frustrating when it comes to achieving that flawless Insta-ready complexion. Unlike most types of skin… Continue reading How to treat pigmentation on dark skin
If you’d visit Dr Nigma Talib with complaints of a big zit, she’d probably ask you to lay off the dairy before prescribing a skincare routine. The London- and Los Angeles-based naturopathic physician and aesthetician is a leading advocate of a holistic wellness routine. It’s a mix of innovative facial treatments and healthy dietary recommendations… Continue reading 4 expert beauty tips from Dr Nigma Talib that will change your skin
It doesn’t take UK-based beauty blogger Kaushal a lot to rack up over a million views on her YouTube channel (KaushalBeauty) for festive and celebrity-inspired make-up tutorials. Her easy breakdowns have found a loyal following in make-up novices, and she’s undoubtedly the most glamorous of the lot. We chatted with her about everything that goes… Continue reading Superblogger Kaushal M’s guide to flawless skin
For those looking to improve the look of scars, boost collagen, or encourage hair growth, microneedling might offer a minimally invasive solution. The practice of microneedling dates back to 1995, but it has gained significant traction in recent years thanks to new technology—and YouTube, where the mesmerizing—albeit bloody—process calls up tens of thousands of videos.… Continue reading What is Microneedling and should you do it?
Dermo-pharmacist Colette Haydon has probably already created products in your bathroom. Having formulated for the likes of Jo Malone, REN and Aromatherapy Associates, the skincare innovator has now poured this experience into her own beauty baby; Lixir. From her London laboratory we asked Haydon to shed some light on the common skincare myths she hopes… Continue reading 6 common skincare myths busted
Subjecting your skin to heavy make-up, long-haul flights and irregular sleeping schedules sounds like a recipe for disaster. So what kind of dark magic do supermodels employ to continue to look stunning despite having to deal with all these stressful factors and more? Turns out, the one beauty investment this genetically blessed tribe doesn’t mind… Continue reading The 1 beauty investment you need to make for supermodel skin
It’s not merely her angelic aesthetic that makes Rosie Huntington-Whiteley a beauty idol, the English model and actress has a mind, as well as a face, for beauty. Photoshoots are daily life for the star where she’s absorbed endless insight from industry experts, so it’s no wonder we all want to buy into her high-profile… Continue reading Your 7-step guide to having supermodel skin
With this busy life that we have all given into, it has become a real challenge to keep a tab on our health and fitness. Constantly juggling between work stress and our personal life, it’s a miracle if we are able to find time for ourselves. Ever just forget to eat lunch or drink water? Or try… Continue reading 5 apps to keep your health in check
Somewhere in between stocking up on bubble masks (fluffy face, anyone?), getting all technical with at-home LED devices and mixing beauty dust (yep, totally a thing) into our morning smoothies, we seem to have forgotten about the most important step in any skincare routine: cleansing aka washing your face. Nope, we’re not talking a quick… Continue reading The skincare tip all the experts recommend: Double cleansing
Fact No.1: Miranda Kerr is 34. How is that possible? Fact No.2: According to the model and entrepreneur, her secret to looking a solid ten years younger is leeches. Yup, speaking at friend Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest Goop-hosted health and wellness conference, the Victoria’s Secret model revealed the secrets to maintaining her ever-youthful supermodel skin. Now, we’d… Continue reading Supermodel Miranda Kerr swears leech facials are the key to her flawless skin
