WHAT IS BEETROOT? Beetroots, commonly known as beets are a popular and versatile type of vegetable packed with essential vitamins, minerals and are extensively used for medicinal and beauty properties. Beets can be consumed in a variety of ways. They can be boiled, pickled, fried, juiced, steamed, pureed, grilled, or baked but mostly commonly people prefer…
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AMAZING BENEFITS OF NEEM LEAVES – A HERB THAT HEALS
WHAT IS NEEM LEAF? Neem Tree, also known as ‘Azadirachta indica’ is a tree native to India and is supposed to denote ‘good health’ in Ayurveda. Neem leaves are a centuries-old beauty remedy and a truly magical ingredient for skin and hair care. Not only its leaves, but the tree’s seeds, roots and bark also contain important compounds that…
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF KOJIC ACID IN SKINCARE?
WHAT IS KOJIC ACID? Let’s not get frightened of the word ‘acid’ as some are naturally derived. That’s right, today we are talking about a skin brightening superstar – Kojic Acid. This hero ingredient which is often used to fight dark spots, blemishes and pigmentation is a fungal metabolite, and from several types of fungi. It…
BENEFITS OF HONEY FOR SKIN, HAIR AND LIPS
Honey as all of us know, is naturally made by bees collecting flower nectar and storing it in honeycombs to create the sweet, thick liquid we love. That liquid is full of rich ingredients including vitamin B, calcium, zinc, potassium and iron that help with all skin types. Honey is particularly rich in anti-oxidants, it…
MEET ALPHA ARBUTIN – THE BEST SECRET INGREDIENT FOR SKIN BRIGHTENING
WHAT IS ALPHA ARBUTIN? Alpha Arbutin is a naturally occurring compound and a derivative of hydroquinone (a popular skin-lightening ingredient) extracted from the dried leaves of plants like blueberry, cranberry and bearberry. It works as an effective skin-lightening agent, fading pigmentation and spots caused by breakouts, age factor or sun damage. And, along with its…
RETINOL IS THE BEST INGREDIENT IN SKINCARE FOR HYPER-PIGMENTATION AND ANTI-AGING
WHAT IS RETINOL? Vitamin A is widely-considered as one of the most effective skin-care ingredients and it comes in many forms, though its most famous derivative is the ‘over-the-counter’ Retinol. And it is worth noting that Vitamin A was the first vitamin approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a topical ingredient that…
SURPRISING BENEFITS OF ROSE OIL FOR AROMATHERAPY, SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS
Rose Oil has been used in beauty and health treatments for thousands of years. Known as the “Queen of Oils,” Rose oil is highly sought after for its aroma and powerful topical and emotional benefits. Rose oil supports the appearance of youthful, healthy-looking skin, which is why it is so popular in skincare industry !…
HEMP SEED OIL IS AN AMAZING OIL FOR YOUR SKIN (MOISTURIZES, TREATS ECZEMA/PSORIASIS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY)
WHAT IS HEMP SEED OIL? Hemp seed oil is gaining popularity in the beauty industry and for good reason. It is known to be the core ingredient in many beauty products because of the significant benefits it has on skin and hair. This oil is believed to offer numerous benefits to enhance, soothe and moisturize…
DIY BLACKHEAD REMOVER | How To Remove Blackheads At Home (EASY FACE MASK + CLEAR SKIN)
WHAT ARE BLACKHEADS ? Blackheads, medically-known as open comedones, are hair follicles or pores clogged with mixture of dead skin cells and sebum. Sebum is an oily substance naturally secreted by your skin. Blackheads occur when sebum produced by your pores is exposed to oxygen and sebum darkens during the oxidation process and creates a…
How to Reduce Stretch Marks | DIY Home Remedies
WHAT EXACTLY ARE STRETCH MARKS ? Probably, the first thing you will think of when you hear the words ‘stretch marks’ is pregnancy. Yes, pregnancy is the most common cause of stretch marks, also called ‘striae’ in medical term —usually on the belly and breasts. But do you know that stretch marks are common and can appear on anyone,…