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Let’s be honest, how often do you think about giving your feet some TLC? Yes, you heard me right, feet not face.  I’ll take a guess and say, almost never, at least not until your poor soles start aching. Think about it this way, you trudge along day after day, forcing your feet to carry all your weight.  And if that wasn’t bad enough, let’s not forget the shoe bites, pinching heels, and more. So the next time you’re back home after a long, tiring day, take a few minutes to do things a little differently. Soak your feet in some warm water. You may also want to add a few drops of essential oil to soothe aching muscles and fight odor. Before bedtime slather on a foot cream to moisturize dry, chapped heels. Gently massage your feet for a minute or two to allow the formula to get absorbed. Here’s the list of potent yet fragrant foot creams to restore, replenish and rejuvenate exhausted feet. Kama Ayurveda Foot Cream Refresh tired feet instantly with this...

Face masks have gained immense popularity in the past year, especially with the growing obsession with self-care. However, let’s address the real question at hand. As much as we obsess over this mandatory detox, amidst endless social commitments how dedicated are we when it really comes down to the execution bit. Well, thanks to Glamglow and it's genius travel-friendly masks, the Glow Essentials: Mask + Moisture Set, you can now smear on a mask anytime, anywhere. So, whether it’s slipping into your snugs and crawling under the covers after a long day at work, sinking into your tub for a bubble bath, or even at work between deadlines, you’ve got this reliable mud masks treatments to bank on to push your reset button. 1. Monday - Supermud If you had to pick one day of the week to clear your mind (and accumulated dead skin cells) it’s got to be Monday. Tailor-made to cleanse and clarify your skin sheet all the way down to your pores, the Supermud mask ...

Unwanted hair is a pain. Especially with a sexy LBD in the closet, no time to visit the salon and hairy legs staring back at you. Fret not, a razor, and a few other everyday items can transform your outer ‘damsel in distress’ into a chic diva.  Just follow these few simple steps for hair removal, and sport the smoothest gams in the room. Step 1 Exfoliate Take some normal body scrub—even face scrub will do—on a loofah and gently exfoliate your legs to remove dead skin and open up your pores. This will scrub open ingrowths, so you get the smoothest shave possible. We like using The Body Shop Peppermint Reviving Pumice Foot Scrub or Natio Orange Blossom Sea Salt Scrub . Be sure to use warm water to open up pores and soften skin for better exfoliation. Step 2 Prep Your Skin After you’re done exfoliating, slather body oil or baby oil (even hair conditioner will do in a crunch) on your legs. It’s always a good idea to keep some baby oil lik...

Who doesn’t want Priyanka Chopra’s abundant luscious tresses? Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with a bouncy mane. But before you break down in despair, read on for tips, tricks, and magical formulas to help you battle fine, lifeless, and flat hair. In fact, not only will your fine hair look thicker, some of our finds will actually MAKE your hair thicker. THICK HAIR TIPS TO TRY ASAP 1. Get A Layered Cut Start by getting your hair styled in layers. As celebrity hairstylist Teresa Chen says, “Cutting hair in one length leads to flatness, whereas cutting in layers that are tapered or at an angle give a lightness to hair to make it look fuller. 2. Shampoo Daily You’ve probably heard that shampooing daily is a no-no but fine hair needs to be washed often to keep it from getting weighed down by oil and dirt. Use a thickening shampoo like Forest Essentials Hair Cleanser - Bhringraj & Shikakai or Kiehl's Ultimate Thickening Shampoo....

$532 billion. That’s the global estimate of the organic beauty industry for 2020. It’s a no-brainer that the Asian Pacific sector’s going to dominate, which invariably puts India Indian women entrepreneurs on the pedestal. Closely follow the business behind the beauty industry in India, and you’ll know what we’re talking about. It’s not conglomerates or beauty brands that are calling the shots in organic beauty but earnest, go-getting women that's changing the narrative. Collectively, they’re all trying to disavow pretentious, misleading marketing jargon that harmed you more than helped you. Individually, they’re letting you in on their personal debacles of finding-the-right-product-for-your-skin-type.   These female entrepreneurs chose to stop succumbing and started their own journey. Each journey equally lucrative, compelling, and inspiring. And each woman a hero in her own right. Guess it’s not just beauty with brains anymore. It’s beauty with brains and busi...

Oily, acne-prone skin? We totally get it! While it might be totally tempting to eliminate those thick, heavy creams from your routine because your skin feels like an oil factory, cutting back on moisturizer will probably do more harm than good. Your skin can still become dry and you still need to hydrate on the reg. Well...stripping your skin of oil will ONLY cause it to produce a whole lot more sebum and bring those bad guys out a.k.a breakouts—that’s why you’ve got to diligently devote yourself to hydrating your skin, both, in the a.m. and p.m. We’ve rounded up favorite moisturizers that find the perfect balance between nourishment and hydration. Dermalogica Active Moist If you’re looking for a moisturizer that won’t dry or irritate your sensitive, acne-prone skin, then you gotta try this. While this moisturizer goes on sheer and easy, it combines good-for-you ingredients like acne-fighting Lavender, soothing Mallow, and antioxidant-rich Cucumber Fruit with...