I had a difficult pregnancy. Warm showers helped me - as they helped my colicky baby when he was born. I would often put in essential oils into the bath water for him. But over time, the pampering scales turned obviously more in favour of my son than me. So when I got this gorgeous 'nest' of products from The Moms Co (www.themomsco.com), I was delighted to find a Natural Body Wash in it. So this is the second product that
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Product Review – The Moms Co. Natural Foot Cream
The Moms Co. (www.themomsco.com) is one of the new entrants in the category of brands that believe in organic, toxin-free products. But there is a difference. Actually, make that two. First, it is helmed by a mother of two, Malika Sadani (who is an engineer and MBA by education, Malika worked as a banker before quitting her job to become a full-time mom). This means that the problems that the products wish to address are real - a mom has
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An oasis of calm within the environs of the metropolis is hard to imagine. But The Roseate is here to bust all your myths. With large open lush green areas all around, this hotel is the perfect place to relax even if you are within the confines of a city. The Aheli Spa offers a perfect accompaniment to your rejuvenation. With an impressive spa menu, Aheli is your one-stop destination of rejuvenation. The Aheli Spa The Aheli Spa has five rooms including three single ones, one
Stunning feet mehndi designs for Karva chauth
The art of adorning palms and feet with mehndi originated in the Indian subcontinent almost six centuries ago. Mehndi can be applied on any part of your body using a toothpick, cone or stencil. This form of 'temporary tattooing' is not just hassle-free and completely natural, it has some benefits for the body. So much so that not just in the tropical countries, but also in relatively cooler countries, henna, jangua and other forms of dyeing skin are increasingly becoming
Frangipani wrap therapy at Rejuve, the Spa
Every once in a while, the monotonous drudgery of routine life is broken by a spa therapy that literally comes in like a whiff of fresh air in the life of lucky travel writers/bloggers. I was privy to one such day that I spent in the sanctuary of Rejuve, the signature spa from The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group at The Lalit in Chandigarh. Rejuve offers a complete holistic experience encompassing aroma, ayurvedic, herbal and natural therapy, patented colour healing and yoga
Baar Baar Dekho MakeUp: an interview with Natasha Nischol
Internationally-acclaimed makeup artists, Natasha Nischol and Virginia Holmes, have worked with leading designers to create the looks that sell their clothes for various Fashion Weeks. They are now in the news for creating the illusion of time jumps for the film, Baar Baar Dekho. With films like Slumdog Millionaire and Dil Dhadakne Do to her credit, here is Natasha Nischol in a free-wheeling exclusive chat with THN on the trials and tribulations of working with prosthetics. How was your experience working
Feeling divine at The Spa, Vasundhara Sarovar
It is said that the best treasures are those that are the most hidden. This couldn't be more true for Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere, located at Vayalar - about two hours from Cochin Airport. The most amazing spa experience awaits you at the resort's spa - The Spa. Contemporary as well as age-old techniques of wellness await you at this luxurious 5000 sq ft spa, which is operated by Soft Touch, the internationally-acclaimed spa professionals. The therapy session begins with a detailed consultation
5 homemade beauty coolers for summers
The sun is blazing in its full glory and you are as irritable as your skin is inflamed, eyes dry and itchy and hair a mess. Here are some natural ways to cool yourself down in the summers and enhance your beauty. Stock these natural ingredients in your kitchen or bathroom and you will be cool as a cucumber. Speaking of which, do remember to include at least two fresh fruits and raw vegetables in your diet every day to
Organic Harvest: Beauty and Substance
In today’s fast moving world, everyone wants to put their best face forward and make their first impression last for long. But, often, in this race we fall prey to the chemical-based cosmetics and skincare products which do more harm than good to our skin. What you need to realise is that beauty should be skin deep and hence, you should opt for organic skincare products. Organic products might take a little longer time to show their results but they
Mind speaks: How to maintain a healthy mood and mind
The human mind has the tendency to react and remember negative incidences more than the positive ones, for example, we tend to remember the insults from our relatives more than their kind act and encouraging words. Storing negative information for a while without valuing the positive experiences may not do any immediate harm in anyone’s life but this tendency, in the long run, can develop into a habit. That habit with time can result into an endless number of physical and