If you’re in your mid-20s, live off energy drinks and soda, can’t spot the greens in your lunch and have dark circles that require industry-strength concealing (here’s how to do it), you’re not alone. However, you need to look after your skin before the fine lines and sagging start to show earlier than they should. These… Continue reading 10 easy ways to look after your skin
You only have to spend five minutes on Instagram to see that a (slightly gruesome) new skincare trend has taken centre stage… Incredibly fun and seriously satisfying, peel-off face masks have gained traction amongst beauty obsessives for the way that they lift away grime, nourish skin with nutrients and leave complexions feeling softer than ever. And… Continue reading 10 seriously satisfying peel-off face masks
The world grows smaller, and slightly more ridiculous, every day with the advancement in technology and the readily available information about literally anything under the sky. So it wasn’t really a surprise when the world caught on to the intense skincare regimen practiced by women of all ages in Korea. K-beauty (as it’s called by… Continue reading 8 popular Korean beauty and skincare myths: Debunked
Dressed in head-to-toe white, Disha Patani couldn’t have lived up more to the vision of the angelic person who smiled down at me from her Instagram profile. Soft-spoken and demure, you’d be forgiven for thinking that she’s just another starlet enamoured by stardom. It’s only once Disha starts talking about how she combines her inner… Continue reading The 2 beauty must-haves that Disha Patani swears by
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
We know all about the foods and exercises that can help reduce bloating when it strikes, we’re just not as sure about what triggers the uncomfortable condition in the first place. Here, ten things that could be bringing on your bloat, according to Nutritional Medicine Practitioner, Fiona Tuck. 10 reasons why you’re bloating constantly [Gallery… Continue reading 10 reasons why you’re always bloated
We all know we feel better if we’ve had a good night’s sleep. We’re less irritable, we feel perky—we may even stick to one coffee instead of two. Now Gwyneth Paltrow has declared ‘clean sleeping’ the health trend of 2017. In a piece published on the Daily Mail, excerpted from the new book Goop Clean Beauty,… Continue reading This celebrity has cracked the biggest health trend of 2017
We’d have thought that Katrina Kaif and Jacqueline Fernandez’s flawless skin was a gift from a particularly benevolent godmother, but in the words of the wise, wise Britney Spears, maintaining that glow means that ‘you gotta work, b*tch.’ Instagram newbie Katrina clued us into just how much work goes into keeping that peaches-and-cream glow in… Continue reading Katrina and Jacqueline both swear by this beauty hack for glowing skin
If you think yourself informed about natural remedies, you’ll know already that apple cider vinegar is a cupboard essential. A spoonful a day keeps the acid reflux away. There are however a whole host of other amazing uses for the bottle of cloudy fluid that’s potentially gathering dust in your pantry. Apple cider vinegar, it would… Continue reading 7 unexpected beauty uses for apple cider vinegar
Friendly reminder: Your skin does not stop at your neck. Which means,that diligent regimen you’re doing on the regular up top should absolutely extend to the rest of your body. The first place to start? Your legs,says New York City dermatologist Howard Sobel, MD.You see your face in the mirror all the time, but you rarely look at your legs and are… Continue reading Yes, there is a 4-step skincare routine for your legs
With beauty trends evolving faster than it takes to post about it on Instagram, your bathroom shelf is prime real-estate that hundreds of brands are constantly vying for. It’s easy to get lost in the noise, so allow us to make the job easier for you. From blogger-favourite Becca’s versatile foundations to Decleor’s skin-saving serum-oil,… Continue reading 6 beauty brands that just entered India and where to buy them
It’s a well-known fact that celebrities (and their dermatologists) work really hard to get the clear and glowing skin that we aspire to have. And while you may not have the zeroes to singlehandedly power the skincare industry, you can take control of your skin by changing one common habit — the way you wash your… Continue reading This common skincare habit is making your acne worse
In your 40s, the appearance of ageing is more pronounced as skin experiences a breakdown of cells and loses the ability to build collagen. Besides the inevitable wrinkles, large pores and loss of evenness in texture, Indian skin types especially are prone to pigmentation because of constant sun exposure. While you should continue following a… Continue reading The best anti-ageing skincare for your 40s
The early 30s are the time when the usual signs of ageing start to form. Spots, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, very fine lines and a loss of firmness are signs to look out for. You can try retinoid, a powerful antioxidant that interrupts free-radical damage, arrests formation of lines and increases the skin’s collagen and… Continue reading Here’s how to get flawless skin in your 30s
The body’s ageing process begins right at minute one, when we’re born. As time goes by and you add daily stress and negligence to the mix, the skin begins to lose its ability to heal and repair. Around the age of 25, natural production of collagen slows down. Collagen is a structural protein, which makes… Continue reading How to take care of your skin in your 20s
Picking the right anti-ageing skincare routine is tricky, especially when it comes to making sense of all that scientific jargon on jars of face creams. Instead of struggling with peptides and hyaluronic acid, look out for the no-brainer — ceramides. Whether you need an instant glow or a fix for itchy, red skin ceramides are… Continue reading The one important thing you should look for in anti ageing creams
Diana Penty has an instantly likeable quality. The 29-year-old actor and model laughs easily, isn’t afraid to make fun of herself and admits flaws readily. And as she describes her beauty routine through various modelling assignments and a packed filming schedule, what is clear is that, to her, less really is more. Here’s how the… Continue reading How to get glowing skin like Diana Penty
The sky isn’t the only thing that’s been looking dull lately. The unprecedented air pollution also takes its toll on your skin (apart from the obvious punishment it’s dishing out to your lungs). Explains why you’ve been piling on the concealer with more gusto than usual. Resuscitating your skin should start with the basics: Cover… Continue reading 6 skincare products that will reverse the effects of pollution on your face
