acharya on August 2nd, 2008

With increasing numbers of Spas relying on nature for beauty treatments, this article describes the unique procedure of ‘Coconut Caress’ – scrub-sauna-massage, offered in a Spa in Chennai, India, which helps one emerge radiant, removing all impurities of the skin, while also enjoying a wonderful luxurious massage. Procedure: The treatment begins with a scrub prepared [...]

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acharya on July 16th, 2008

Most insect bites and stings, though not dangerous, are very annoying, as they itch badly, leaving ugly scars, that takes a couple of days to fade away. Here are some natural home remedies that could come in handy during such situations: Wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water. Rub the affected area with [...]

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Frequent exposure to the sun increases production of melanin (the skin’s pigment that gives color to the skin). Melanin helps protect the skin from sun’s radiation. As melanin is dark in color, the skin becomes dark in color, or tanned on sun-exposure. Apart from tanning, the skin is also exposed to harmful ultraviolet radiation that [...]

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acharya on May 24th, 2008

Be it pollution, stress, or examination tension, there are enough reasons due to which you could end up with ‘dark circles’ or ‘puffy eyes. Fortunately, there are simple remedies to treat your eyes too, so that you don’t need to run to saloon or visit a cosmetologist immediately. You can sit at the comfort of [...]

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acharya on April 16th, 2008

Essential oils carry a lot of significance in the world of Aromatherapy. Whenever one thinks of Aromatherapy, the essential oils are the first aspects that come to mind. The volatility of essential oils makes them suitable for aromatherapy, as these oils vaporize easily. Aromatherapy essential oils are extracted from various parts of plants, and have [...]

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Hi-tech skin therapies and hair care therapies were earlier considered to be too alternative to go for. But with change in attitudes, at present, there are a plethora of new age beauty regimes that are not too expensive, and which can also be done in India. Here’s a brief about the latest alternative beauty techniques [...]

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acharya on April 2nd, 2008

Herpes is the short for herpes simplex, a common viral infection, that often leads to blemishes or sores on the skin, particularly on the face or in the genital area. The most common is the Herpes Simplex infection, the symptoms of which are known as ‘fever blisters’, or ‘cold sores’ that appear on mouth or [...]

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acharya on March 10th, 2008

Almond is one of the best skin foods from nature. Almond is a vital ingredient for skin care in Ayurveda. Most ayurvedic skin care lotions and creams have almond as an ingredient. Here are a few Ayurvedic almond lotions and creams for improving skin texture and for enjoying a healthy skin. Almond nourishing cream: A [...]

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