I, for one, have recently been in desperate need of respite from it all.
There are only so manyretinoidsandceramidesa girl (and her ever-depleting bank account) can take.
I found the act of hair-oiling to be an opportunity for a deeper connection with my family.
According to Ranavat, amla is an antioxidant powerhouse and key ingredient for hair health and growth.
In India, amla is the ingredient everyone looks to for healthier hair.
This cocktail of nourishing, natural ingredients packs a powerful punch, emitting the most intoxicating fragrance.
…
Once I began applying the serum, I realized just how ceremonial the practice of hair-oiling can be.
Simply for its meditative power alone, hair-oiling had me hooked from the get-go.
And Im not exaggerating when I say that I wasblown away.
Thrilled by the results, I was determined to share the wonders of hair-oiling with my own mom.
The healing powers of this ancient ritual come from more than simply the ingredients within it.
Oiling the hair of someone you love is grounding, tender, and heart-wrenchingly human.
Cleopatra wasnt the only one who was in on this beauty secret.
Saffron was used across Ancient Persia as medicine, as an offering to the gods, and as currency.
The active compound in saffron is known as crocin.
…
It has natural antioxidant properties, says board-certified dermatologistChris Adigun, MD, FAAD.
There is also some evidence that saffron promotes wound healing and helps hyperpigmentation.
I grew up understanding the powerful medicinal benefits of saffron, she says.
Would the addition of saffron help elevate my bath game to the next level?
I was determined to find out.
The experience itself was thoroughly rejuvenating and uplifting, and that night I slept like a baby.
Greek yogurt is known for its soothing and gentle hydrating properties, making it effective for all skin types.
When it comes to Greek yogurt as a skin-care superfood, I think the yiayias are onto something.
…
Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.
