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Since everyone is going green, let’s talk about natural, sustainable beauty and everything eco-friendly. Remember, small, even seemingly paltry, changes to your beauty routine can have a HUGE impact on the environment and our planet. A recent Nielsen study reported that 22 percent of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (like food and toiletries) sold in 2018 had some sustainable attributes, slated to climb to 25 percent by 2021. And it's you, dear Millennials, who are driving this change, the vast majority saying they are willing to pay more for sustainable, eco-friendly products. High time, we say, considering there are 25 trillion pieces of plastic debris floating in the ocean. All those tubes, jars and packets that we discard so mindlessly every day.  Let’s start by saying shopping consciously, with sustainability in mind, doesn't mean making major sacrifices to your beauty routine. Here, we’ll show you how to give your beauty routine a sustainable makeover. R...

Show your man some love this season with these gender-neutral formulas. Considering the products listed come with super sleek packaging and minimal fuss, our instinct says that these power products are soon going to end up on his bathroom shelf. Presenting a new wave of beauty ideas fresh off the shelf, here are eight beauty goodies you can share with him. 1. Care For Some Polished Skin, My Love? Regular exfoliation is essential for healthy-looking skin. It’s time you shared your high-end luxury facial scrub with you man. Who knows, he’ll end up buying one just for himself. The Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub is formulated with rich Kumkumadi oil and Saffron to gently exfoliate and brighten skin. We’re pretty sure he wouldn’t mind looking a little flawless. 2. Cheezy Mask Sessions With Bae! Most men aren’t quite ready for the wonderful world of beauty, but little do they know how much better their skin would look aft...

Thought you were playing it safe with “healthier” food options? All you’ve been doing is deceiving yourself into thinking ‘it’s all beneficial binging’. Mealtime just got serious – no gimmicks - the healthy halo is finally busted. Read on to know if the food you think healthy, are really healthy: Granola Bars ‘Work hard, snack harder’ is the perfect tagline for this high-energy nutrition bar chockfull of dried nuts and rolled oats. Your handbag’s (or work desk’s) BFF, how often has this humble cereal nibble saved the day? Mid-day snack attacks, post-workout hunger pangs…But on the flip side, have you ever read the label? Processed sugars in every form: chocolate, honey, maple syrup, rice sugar, glucose, corn syrup, and bleached white sugar. To put things in perspective – just one ‘’ dressed-up candy bar’’ contains anywhere between 4-5 teaspoons of sugar, whereas a two-finger Kit Kat bar contains half! Healthier Alternative: You’re better off ...

Outside the beauty space, coal is associated with anything but cleanliness, but the latest buzz in the skincare world has declared charcoal a heaven-sent for oily complexions.  Check out these charcoal-based face masks, washes, and more for a deep cleanse that looks dirty but cleans up nice. Nykaa Soap Story Activated Charcoal & Green Tea Handcrafted Soap This soap bar contains activated Carbon that thoroughly cleanses skin and draws out dirt, oil, and impurities. Gentle enough to be used daily on both your face and body. While it’s other dirt buster, green tea helps leave the skin fresh, radiant and rejuvenated. Ready for your much-needed detox? Vedic Line Charcoal Acne Control Cream An Ayurvedic cream that dries acne and pimples! Enriched with Tea Tree Oil and Salicylic Acid to keep blemishes at bay and keep skin soft and supple. Ideal for oily, acne-prone and combination skin types. Matra Activated Charcoal Face P...