Which herbal shampoo is best for hair? A buyer's guide
What "herbal" really means on a shampoo label, how to check the cleanser and the herbs, powder wash vs sulphate-free bottle, and how to choose by...
Our working notes
We write down why we made each choice
Longer pieces on the ingredients we use and leave out, how we formulate, and how to read a label.
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Hand cream vs foot cream: can you use one for both?
Can you use hand cream on your feet, or foot cream on your hands? How the two differ, why exfoliating foot creams can sting hands, and...
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आंवला, रीठा और शिकाकाई से बाल कैसे धोएं (अनुपात के साथ)
आंवला, रीठा और शिकाकाई से बाल धोने का तरीका, हर बाल के प्रकार के लिए अनुपात, और ज़रूरी सावधानियां।
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Turmeric (haldi) soap benefits: what it can and can't do
An honest look at haldi soap: who it suits, how to use it on face and body, whether it stains, and what no turmeric soap can...
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Natural beetroot lip tint: how to use it on lips and cheeks
How a beetroot lip tint works, how to wear it on lips and cheeks, how long it lasts, and an honest note on why ours is...
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Dry, dark, rough knees and elbows: why it happens and what helps
Why knees and elbows turn rough and darker, a gentle moisture and exfoliation routine, a realistic timeline, what to avoid, and when to see a dermatologist.
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Neem powder face pack: 4 mixes by skin type, and how often to use
Four simple neem powder face packs for oily, combination, dry and sensitive skin, with how long to leave them on, how often to use them, and...
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Gotu kola oil for face: benefits and how to use it
What gotu kola (centella, cica) oil does for your face, how a cold-pressed oil differs from an essential oil, and how to use two or three...
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Chapped lips in winter: why they crack and a simple day-night routine
Why lips crack in winter, why licking makes it worse, a day and night routine, how often to scrub, and when cracks at the corners of...
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Serum for dry skin: what it does and how to layer it in winter
What a serum does for dry and dehydrated skin, how water-based and oil-based serums compare, and how to layer serum and moisturiser through winter.
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Alcohol-free aftershave: oil, balm or splash for sensitive skin?
Why aftershave stings, how an alcohol-free oil or balm compares with a splash, and a simple shave routine for skin that turns red, tight or bumpy.
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How to use charcoal powder for face: mixes, timing and mistakes
How to use activated charcoal powder as a face pack: what to mix it with, how long to leave it, how often, and what charcoal honestly...
