Holi-stic Care for the Festival of Colours! With the vibrant festival of Holi just around the corner, it’s essential to indulge in pre and post-Holi care not just for your skin and hair but for your overall well-being. Here are some tips and precautions to ensure a joyful and safe celebration: Internal Care ● Start Early: Begin a week before Holi by incorporating antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplements like Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and Zia Anthems into your routine. ● Dietary Considerations: Boost your intake of intensely coloured foods, leafy vegetables, nuts, and seeds while r ..read more

YOU MAY DAMPEN YOUR HAIR, BUT DON’T DAMPEN YOUR SPIRITS! OUR MUCH AWAITED MONSOON HAIR CARE 101 IS HERE. Monsoon season in India is a time of relief from the sweltering heat, but it also brings its own set of haircare challenges. The high humidity levels, rainwater, and pollution can make your hair frizzy, dull, and prone to breakage. In this blog, we’ll discuss how the monsoon and humidity can damage your hair, and provide some tips and home remedies to keep your hair healthy during the rainy season. HOW DO THE MONSOONS DAMAGE MY HAIR? The monsoon season in India is characterized by hi ..read more

DON’T LET THE GLOOMY WEATHER DULL YOUR SKIN TOO! While the rainy season might have us all looking forward to sipping our hot drinks and admiring the greenery, the change in weather is certainly something that your hair and skin will need help during this transition! The monsoon brings along with it a series of skin woes for many – open pores, dull skin, and possible infections along body folds. In simpler words, it is summer skin but with a much higher humidity. While a little bit of moisture is good, too much of it can begin to wreak havoc. Here’s the things you need to be careful of, along ..read more

SUN PROTECTION – PART 4 UNDERSTANDING SUN PROTECTION TERMS AND MAKING THE BEST PICK In today’s world where information can be overwhelming, contradictory, and even confusing, it is very easy for us to be puzzled when it comes to making simple decisions. In the skincare world, it also doesn’t help that there are a multitude of brands that make various claims, each better than the other. Picking the correct sunscreen can often be a tough one, especially if you are unaware of what the many terms and signs used on the label stand for. In our last and much awaited instalment of the sun protection ..read more

SUN PROTECTION – PART 3 DEALING WITH SUN DAMAGE AND TANNING In Part 1 of our series, we went over the effects of the sun on our skin and health. Part 1 In Part 2 of our series, we gave you the lowdown on how to truly and fully protect yourself from the harm of the sun – inside out. Part 2 In this blog, we put together an understanding of tanning, how to deal with post sun damage, and the correct ways in which you can restore your skin step by step. A QUICK RECAP OF HOW THE SUNLIGHT COMPONENTS DAMAGE OUR SKIN AND CAN CAUSE AGEING + SKIN CANCER A QUICK RECAP OF HOW THE SUNLIGHT COMPONE ..read more

SUN PROTECTION – PART 1 : UNDERSTANDING THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF SUNSHINE Much is said about sunshine, it’s benefits, and adversely – the ill-effects of it. Is it good for you, and if so then how much? What about the not so good parts of it? How can one protect themselves from the harmful effects of the rays of the sun? Does one really need to wear sunscreen? Why does our skin tan? How should one deal with sun damage? The list only gets longer….. But in order to truly take the best steps for your skincare and health, understanding sunlight, sun damage, and the multiple ways in which you can s ..read more

YOUR DIVING VACAY HAIR AND SKIN CARE 101 It’s that time of the year where diving season is back, and all marine enthusiasts are planning their next bunch of dives! While this getaway might leave you feeling rejuvenated, your hair and skin unfortunately take quite the beating, and the beating can often be severe along with long lasting.  Although these cases can be treated, Dr. Rashmi Shetty firmly believes that prevention is better than cure. So for all you divers, she has compiled your cheatsheet, and hopes that you enjoy that much deserved break without a care in the world! But first ..read more

MICRO-NEEDLING – A POWERFUL GAME CHANGER FOR THE SKIN OF YOUR DREAMS If there is one highly versatile procedure that can dramatically improve a wide variety of skin concerns, it is the much talked about micro-needling. But with the rise of ‘at-home micro-needling tools’, and unauthentic sources often misguiding people on how they are to be used, it is extremely important to know the intricacies of what this procedure really does, and how one can maximise its benefits correctly (with a licensed practitioner). So let’s understand this procedure better. 1) WHAT IS MICRO-NEEDLING? This is a ..read more

PURPOSEFUL BEAUTY IS MAKING A COMEBACK, AND WE’RE HERE FOR IT. If there’s one thing that has become more complicated than urban life, it is most certainly our skincare routines. The constant influx of newer products, information, and trends, has led us to believe that we need a 10 step skincare routine to look just about decent as we age. But let’s be honest, it’s almost impractical to live up to this challenge on a daily basis. And more importantly, is it actually doing us any better than our basic CTM routine? Well the answer to that is no, and so we’re here to celebrate the arrival of ‘sk ..read more

THE SKINCARE RULEBOOK FOR THE MODERN MINIMALISTIC BRIDE Wedding season is here, and along with it comes a new make-up trend. We were hardly done gushing over Alia Bhatt’s ‘barely there’ bridal look, when a host of other celebrities followed in her footsteps. So let’s take a cue from the latest Bollywood bride – Kiara Advani. While ‘less is more’ is a breath of fresh air on your wedding day, your skin quality plays a major role in holding this look. All you need to do is play by the rules of this dermal rulebook, and we guarantee you the big win! So whether you want to rock a Deepika Padukone ..read more