I have always been big on New Year resolutions, and nothing excites me more than the prospect of creating a vision board. There is something magical in thinking that you can just dream up your ideal life. (The word ‘prospect’ up there is very important as I had never actually created a vision board.) After …
Love the sun? That’s awesome! But does the sun love you back? I’m guessing that if you’re reading this article you’re already convinced about the importance of sunscreen and how it protects you from sun damage. But knowing is one thing, and actually using it like it’s meant to be, is another. I’ve been reluctant …
I have a big confession to make. Big for a skincare blogger anyway. I’ve not cared much for sun protection, particularly sunscreen, for much of the 40 years of my existence. In fact, I only started using sunscreen regularly after I arrived in Australia seven months ago, in May 2021. What prompted this was not …
So, I’m in Brisbane now, with the winter sun beaming down on me, typing out this blogpost on my laptop from my brand new bedroom in our brand new apartment. Our days in quarantine in Sydney seem like a long time ago, though in reality it’s only been a week since we left it. Getting …
Quick read: I love love love this moisturiser by Neutrogena. It’s a boon for those with oily or sensitive skin. It gives you the right kind of hydration, leaving your skin feeling soft and looking plump. It has no side-effects. Honestly, I can’t find any fault with it. Read on for my detailed review But …
We learn the most from challenging times, and this past year has been challenging for all of us on an unprecedented scale. While I hope 2021 does a better, more benign following act to 2020, I’m not really holding my breath to find out if it does. So what did we learn from our collective …
Do you wear makeup under your mask? I do, sometimes. Other times it feels like a lot of work and all for what. But if you’re the kind who would still step out with a full face of makeup, even with a mask on, because you’re headed some place where you can take the covering …
I recently came across an article on Bustle.com when looking up information about rice water and its uses in skincare. The author had tried using rice water as her sole means of cleansing her acne-prone face for a week. As you may know, rice water is a staple in Asian beauty. The writer of the …
No really, the Arjun chal powder is, in fact, a magical Ayurvedic skincare remedy. Arjun chal literally means the bark of the tree of Arjun. It has traditionally been used to treat a number of skin disorders as well as to improve overall health. This post, however, is strictly about the topical application of this …