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Nuts are good for you. As a crunchy midday snack and on your skin and hair. No wonder beauty experts everywhere are going nuts over natural nut oil products. Here are the five best nut oils you need to include in your regime asap. ARGAN OIL Why it’s special: The world’s gone gaga for this wonder nut, a native to Morocco. It’s hair beneficial properties have been well documented; it's chockful of vitamin E, fatty acids and antioxidants, and traps moisture into the hair shaft to keep frizz and split ends at bay. Another plus, you can use it for all-over moisturization. It’s wonderfully light and instantly blends into the skin. How can you use it:  Rub a few drops between palms and apply on just shampooed, damp hair before blow-drying.  For all-over application, mix with your regular body lotion, but for particularly flaky elbows and knees, rub directly over chaffed areas. Get these today: Nyassa Argan Oil, Kiehl's Superbly Restora...

We huffed and puffed when we were first introduced to the concept of facial oils. Today, we’ll save every dime we can to make it a part of our beauty kit. And that’s paved the way for body oils. Not the slippery, smelly kind we’ve been privy to as kids. But the rich, luxurious body treats they are today. They don’t just hydrate and moisturize but also tend to your every unique demand – from fading cellulite to elevating your mood. You name it and there’s a body oil for it. Don’t believe us? Scroll to know what we mean. 1. Aloe Veda Body Massage Oil Slimming & Cellulite Treatment Oil This noob, the luxury-cum-wellness brand is slowly but steadily earning a spot in our beauty cabinets. Their latest elixir, blended with Black Pepper oil, Ginger oil, and Cumin oil, does to us what our workouts don’t. Its claim to ‘fight cellulite from within and reduce fat adipose cells’ is a tall order that they deliver rather efficiently. Give it a month, and you won’t be l...

Calling all the tea connoisseurs out there, here’s a par-tea that you know you’re dying to be a part of. Of all the small joys in life, sipping on a cup of freshly brewed tea is a close second after a fuzzy weekend rerun of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of course. Speaking of tea, it’s amazing how, with time, a humble ‘ chai ka kulhad’ has evolved into a serving of the ultra-fancy Phoenix Oolong. However, there’s no denying that this rather welcome evolution has also led to a considerable amount of confusion regarding which brew might be the best for you. Well, thank us later because we’ve simplified the tea market. Go, find your match!!! 1. Green Tea We’re starting with this because you’re probably sipping on some right now. While this drink began as a medicinal potion in China, green tea is now arguably the world’s most popular beverage. From lowering blood pressure levels to increase the rate of metabolism and even preventing cancer, we’ll honestly take a while to exha...

De-stressing is certainly not easy. Spa sessions, short holidays, shopping sprees, you might have tried everything under the sun and failed. Well, now it’s time to try essential oils! These distilled oils relax your body mellifluously, slowly reducing your stress level and are pleasant and rejuvenating. Here are the five best de-stress essential oils you just have to try! 1. ALOE VEDA DISTIL AROMATHERAPY SWEET ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL This Sweet Orange enriched Essential Oil instantly uplifts mood and soothes your mind to relieve stress. It is refreshing and commonly used for anxiety treatment. Either add a few drops to your massage oil or use it in a diffuser. 2. SOULFLOWER JASMINE AROMA MASSAGE OIL The heavenly aroma of Jasmine and Vitamin E, enriched with Jojoba and Olive Oils reduces headaches, depression, fatigue and stress leading to total body relaxation. It also moisturizes and tones your skin, restoring its natural pH balance. 3. A...

Dread getting out of bed in the morning? If you feel like something the cat dragged home even at 7 am after a full night’s zzzs, it’s time for some quick remedial action. Several studies including one by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this year showed that 15 percent of women reported feeling “very tired or exhausted” on a regular basis. Chronic stress, trying to be a superwoman, depression, young children and a too-hectic-for-comfort social life are common causes. So much to do and so little time but feeling perennially exhausted can be a real downer. So, are you wondering how to remove this tiredness and fatigue?  Here are seven sure-fire remedies to get you back in the game.   1. STAY HYDRATED Start the day with two glasses of room temperature water. Avoid ice-cold water because your body has to warm it to body temperature, using up valuable energy. Keep a safe distance from sodas, soft drinks, sherbets and fattening smoot...

We all live really busy lives…this current phase excluded. Long work hours, navigating through landmines of the dating world, keeping up social appearances, or just reading up on the next global crisis can well…render us a lot less zen; a nd while juggling a million things has become the new normal, it often leaves us mentally depleted, stressed, and anxious. The only way we’ve found, to get through our insanely demanding schedules is to take a beat— do yoga, book a relaxing spa sesh , sip on some vino and just smell the roses, or in our case the Lavender that can work wonders to elevate the senses. What we love most though is a pre-emptive self-care routine…AKA opting for soothing stress-relieving beauty products that leave us refreshed and most importantly happy; think invigorating mists, luxurious oils, and soothing creams that will help you de-stress, align your chakras and relax ‘em senses. Scroll below for our pick of the best beauty products out there that will...