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Get smooth and flawless skin with Besan

April 18, 2013
Besan or gram flour is a common ingredient found in Indian kitchens and holds many remedies to your beauty problems. For years, mothers and grannies have used it to treat minor skin problems and even though many cosmetic products …

Effective ways to get rid of acne scars

April 10, 2013
The good news is that the irritating pimple on your cheek has gone away. The bad news is that it has left a pesky scar that just won’t disappear.  What to do? Dr Kiran Lohia lists out the various options that you can choose …

Benefits of haldi for flawless skin

March 22, 2013
Turmeric or haldi is one of India’s most widely used spices. Not only is it used to add colour and taste to our food but is also a natural remedy for various skin ailments. It is also a part of Hindu rituals. One of the most …

Fire facial – would you light your face on fire to look beautiful?

March 14, 2013
How far would you go to look young? We’ve heard about bird poo facials and the recent vampire facial made famous by Kim Kardashian. But this one surely takes the cake when it comes to bizarre beauty treatments. Fire facial or …

Multani mitti: Herbal home remedy for flawless skin

March 14, 2013
Fuller’s earth, commonly known as multani mitti has been in use as a skincare product since centuries. Before cosmetic products became a rage, women in India used home remedies to treat beauty problems like acne, blackheads, …

How to get rid of dark under-eye circles with a concealer

March 14, 2013
Even with a perfect beauty routine, you can still wake up with under-eye bags or dark circles – resulting from lack of sleep, fluid retention, hay fever or just the deep-set eyes you inherited from mom and dad. Dermatologists …

Top Indian skin problems and how to treat them

January 18, 2013
It is a common misconception that Indian skin is the same as Western skin. This false impression often results in inaccurate management and treatment. In fact, due to lack of awareness and research, most therapies are designed …

Aromatherapy: Does it really work ?

October 3, 2012
Aromatherapy is today a renowned method of alternate medicine. How effective is it in actuality? Who use this method? and who benefits from it. Here is a bit of information on how widespread Aromatherapy really is.  Widely …