Health obsessed, product junkie, cosmetic hoarder, beauty expert: As the former-Beauty Director of leading women’s magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Women's Health in India, I’ve been all these things at once. And even after writing on health and beauty for over 15 years, my appetite for delicious skincare and sumptuous makeup hasn’t dimmed...

 
 
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Love my new jacket from @karantorani ❤️
#tbt to that time in Chiang Mai when I met this magnificent beast. Guys when you travel to Thailand and you want to see elephants choose a place where you’re only allowed to give them baths. Animal cruelty is rife in all touristy spots where you’re allowed to ride/ play with the animals. And DO NOT visit the tiger parks where you can enter their cages. The tigers are heavily drugged and it’s really heartbreaking to see what these big cats are reduced to. Do not encourage these tourist traps by paying them money for tickets. Obviously this goes for any place in the world (including India).
Here’s looking at you 2019 📸 @indo_irka ❤️ #theglowbook #authorphoto #vbeauty #lookluxeliveclean
Who wants to go for a yoga retreat in Bhutan? My guruji @seemasondhiyoga is organising an eight-day trip this May with lots of yoga, a bit of sightseeing, and buckets of fun and laughter. DM her to block your spot or find out more details. #Repost @seemasondhiyoga with @get_repost ・・・ Join us for a Yoga Retreat to Bhutan. Contact us for more details.
The four pillars of beauty (vitality, clarity, radiance and peace) as described by India’s biggest names in beauty and wellness ❤️. Get your own copy of my book GLOW by hitting the link in my bio.
#Goodbye2018 - you were amazing 💝
I am a big believer in the power of a tea tox. It is possible to detoxify your body and reduce inflammation just with various herbal teas. I have 3-4 large mugs of herbal tea in the day, firstly because all of them (except green tea) are hydrating and can be counted as part of your water intake. But more than that, they help make digestion better and skin clearer. I drink two mugs of tulsi tea, one large mug of green tea, and whatever other new herbal tea I’ve decided to try (these days it’s the @aveda Calming Tea with peppermint and liquorice. Every morning I begin my day with a litre of warm water and then some alkanising, anti-inflammatory herbal tea. My favourite blend is @purearth Himalayan Nettle with 3-4 threads of saffron a small stick of cinnamon. You can get nettle tea from other brands like @pukkaherbs. Himalayan nettle is known to detoxify the liver and clarify the complexion. Saffron reduces inflammation, improves gut health and also works as a mood booster. Cinnamon also reduces inflammation and blood sugar, plus its higher in antioxidants than most other spices. In 2019 I’ll add a couple of mugs of ginger tea (without milk) to the mix. What are your favourite tea infusions? I’d love to know.
If I had my way I would never take medicine anymore. I have managed to avoid antibiotics especially for cough, cough and the flu. These two plant healers are my saviours. ... Every time I feel like I’m coming down with something I take two Himalaya Septillin tablets till the infection resolves itself. If the cold is particularly bad I take two tablets thrice a day. Within half an hour the sniffles stop and within a day or two I’m back to being healthy. Septillin is also great for when you want to prevent a cold. Two pills as soon as you feel unwell is good enough to stop the infection in it’s tracks. And do you know what’s the active ingredient in Septillin? It’s giloi - a common creeper that grows wild in our country. I speak about this herb extensively in my book Glow. In fact if you drink giloi stems boiled in water as a tea for many months you will notice that your immunity becomes much stronger. .... The second little helper is this bitter, vile-tasting tea that is SO good for you. Organic India Tulsi Cleanse contains contains katuki and kalmegh, both of which are immensely bitter and therefore detoxifying for the liver. I’ve spoken about katuki in my book and really, when it comes to liver health there’s no herb better than this one. Not only does it treat long standing liver conditions but also helps in clearing toxins (say the day after an alcohol binge). What’s more, I find it to be extremely effective in controlling infections and soothing an irritated throat. I drink this twice a day when I have a sore throat. ... Has anyone else used these? What do you guys think?
Lovely pre Christmas practice and brunch yesterday at my gurujis studio. Thanks to everyone who came and listened to me speak about my favourite herbs.❤️❤️❤️
Join us at The Yoga Studio for Christmas celebrations this Sunday The Yoga Studio in Hauz Khas, Delhi. We will begin with a two hour yoga practice (asana, pranayama, dhyana) followed by breakfast cooked by our lovely teachers. Then a talk on nutrition and Skincare by me. Carry your makeup bags and follow along as I show you how to create glowing skin. And the best part is that it’s all for a good cause. Current students can donate ₹500 while newcomers to will be charged ₹1000. All proceeds go to the doggies @redpawsdelhi. We only have 10 spots, so message me to block your place. ❤️
There are days when I feel so incredibly blessed to be writing on beauty. Today the founder of @ohriaayurveda came to visit and I saw our very own Indian massaging tool. This Kansa face massager is an ancient device that helps stimulate all the marma points in the face and scalp. The golden head is made of copper (to detoxify), zinc(to clarify and boost immunity) and tin (to reduce anxiety and insomnia. You can use use it with oil to massage either your face or scalp. I’m told that these metals pull toxins from your skin giving you lush hair and a clear complexion. I am yet to start using it but I’m absolutely delighted to find an ancient, homegrown massager, so I had to share this with you. More updates next week. And yes, this post is NOT sponsored. Thank you @sonalisokhal for the introduction.