Diwali is a few days away. A gentle cleanse, exfoliate, mask and moisturise routine you can fit around the festival rush, using traditional ingredients.
Diwali is three days away. If you are behind on prep, here is what to do now, what to skip and how to avoid last-minute mistakes.
Your body deserves festival care too. A weekend body routine to polish, relax and moisturise before Diwali.
You can give your hair a spa at home in about two hours. A step-by-step plan with oil, a herbal mask and a gentle wash.
A short list you can tick off in the week before Diwali: skin, hair, body, gifts and rest. Keep it simple and do a little each day.
Lavender is the best-loved calming scent. A few simple ways to use it in a room, in a bath and on a pillow, safely.
A face cream with vitamin C and niacinamide is popular. When to apply, how to patch-test and what to pair it with.
Spot creams work slowly and need sun protection. How to apply one, how long to wait and when to see a dermatologist.
Roses have been part of Indian and Persian skin care for ages. What rose products do, how to use them and what to avoid.
Karwa Chauth is a day of fasting and getting ready in the evening. Skin and hair prep before the day and how to look fresh without much effort.
Dust and smoke settle on the scalp. How often to wash, how to protect hair on the commute and what to do when you get home.
As air quality drops in many cities this season, skin picks up dust and smoke. A two-step cleanse and protect routine.
Natural products without strong preservatives need care. Storage tips, shelf-life signs and why the date on the pack matters.
Reetha, or soapnut, has cleaned Indian hair and clothes for centuries. What it is, how it foams and how to use it for hair.
Vitamin E oil is popular for dry skin and hair ends. How people use it, how to patch-test and who should be careful.
With Dussehra today and Diwali two weeks away, a simple timeline for skin, hair and body care across the festive stretch.
Rough, frizzy, brittle hair has clear causes. What dries hair out and easy habits to bring softness back.
SLS is a common foaming agent. What it does, why some people avoid it and what to expect from an SLS and paraben-free shampoo.
Two kitchen ingredients in a gentle scrub. What to expect from a potato or beetroot face scrub and how to choose.
Papaya, pomegranate and potato powders can become quick face packs at home. Easy mixes for oily, dry and dull skin.
Two popular, versatile oils for hair, face and body. How they differ in feel and how to pick one for your skin and hair.
Oil and serum look similar but do different jobs. When to use a pre-wash oil, when a leave-in serum is better, and how to use both.
Tea tree oil is strong and popular. How to dilute it, where to use it and who should avoid it.
Neem and aloe vera are a classic scalp-care pair. Who may like a neem and aloe shampoo, how to use it and what to expect.
