Hibiscus and Aloe Vera Hair Cleanser is rich in vitamins and enzymes that aid in the healing of dead skin cells on the scalp. This cleanser doubles as a conditioner, leaving your hair silky and lustrous.
Charcoal hair cleanser is great for cleaning build-up on the scalp, mending hair damage, and restoring strength. It’s great for deep washing and exfoliating grime.
Green Tea & Aloe Vera Hair Conditioner – SLS & Paraben Free is a great herbal hair conditioner that’s gentle enough to use on a daily basis. With Green Tea and Aloe Vera, it helps to nourish and moisturise the hair and scalp in depth, preventing dryness. It has strong cleansing properties that help clean the scalp and hair while leaving a nice scent. Green tea is high in catechins, which assist to prevent hair loss.
Amla & Brahmi Hair Oil promotes relaxation. Amla prevents premature greying by nourishing your hair from the inside out and adding a shine to it. It aids with relaxation. Amla protects your hair from premature greying by nourishing it from the inside out.
Frequently asked questions answered by the pioneer of the Ayurvedic beauty movement
1. How to remove and prevent blackheads on the face?
Blackheads occur on oily skin or oily areas of the skin. After washing the face in the morning, wipe the blackhead prone areas with an astringent lotion, using cotton wool. In the morning after washing the face, make a paste of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and water. Apply the paste on the areas with blackheads daily and wash it off after 5 minutes. Use a facial scrub three times a week on the blackhead prone areas. You can either buy a facial scrub or you can mix rice powder with rose water and use as a facial scrub. Apply on the areas with blackheads and rub gently on the skin using small circular movements. Leave on for 5 minutes and then wash off with water. Or, you can mix egg white with oats and apply on the areas with blackheads twice a week. Wash it off when it is dry. You can go for a regular clean-up at a beauty salon.
2. Can you suggest ways to improve my elbow skin? It is dark and uneven with lots of bumps.
Take lemon halves and rub them daily on the elbows. Wash it off and then apply sesame seed (til) oil and massage it into the skin. Make a paste of gram flour (besan), curd, lemon juice and a little turmeric (haldi). Apply the paste on elbows at least three times a week. Wash it off after half an hour. You can also apply a cream containing lemon and turmeric daily. If there are eruptions, apply sandalwood paste. If there are only blackheads, use a scrub.
3. I am only 12 years old. Please tell me natural remedies for pimples.
Wash your face twice a day, morning and night with a medicated soap. Then wipe with an astringent lotion, using cotton wool. Mix a little rose water with sandalwood paste and apply on the face. Wash off after 15 minutes. Sandalwood paste can also be applied on pimples. Mix cinnamon (dalchini) powder with a little lemon juice and a few drops of honey into a sticky paste. Apply only on the pimples daily and leave it on for one or two hours. Mix multani mitti with rose water into a paste and apply on the face two or three times a week. Wash it off when it dries. Avoid creams and moisturizers. Use only oil-free products.
About Shahnaz Husain
Shahnaz Husain, pioneer of the Ayurvedic beauty movement, heads the Shahnaz Husain Group, with a global network of franchise ventures and 375 Ayurvedic formulations. A Case Study at Harvard for Brand Creation, she is now a Harvard Subject for “Emerging Markets” She was honored with the Padma Shri Award and is the first woman in 105 years to receive the World’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur Award from Success, the U.S. business magazine. Indeed, Shahnaz Husain is a leading international beauty icon.
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By KanchanRai, Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Coach, Founder – Let Us Talk
Everyone at some point of time in their lives tends to experience anxiety, a mechanism developed by the body to handle and acclimatize to perplexing situations. Children and teens usually suffer from stress much more than adults do, as they constantly get exposed to new and puzzling environments. While little amounts of stress can be beneficial, experiencing undesirable pressure can cause long-standing psychological and physical impairment in children.
As per various studies conducted on child anxiety it has been researched that about 7.4% of children under the age group of 3-17 years have been diagnosed with a behavior problem. For children dealing with behavior issues, more than 1 in 3 tend to suffer from anxiety (36.6%) and about 1 in 5 face depressions (20.3%). Since kids fail to express their emotions well, parents sometimes remain ignorant that the child is undergoing stress. Hence identifying anxiety in kids is the primary step towards eliminating it.
Identifying physical, emotional & behavioral signs of childhood anxiety:
1. Physical Symptoms:
Violent overreactions to mild problems: If your child has been showing an increase in aggressive behavior, it is a clear indication that he or she is stressed. Physical or verbal aggression should be immediately addressed and dealt with.
Constant sleep problems: Kids who have a lot running in their minds may experience problems in sleeping due to insomnia, bedwetting, and nightmares. Bedwetting is a common sign of your child being anxious. Waking up multiple times at night due to a frightening nightmare can also be signs that all is not well with the child.
2. Emotional or Behavioral Symptoms:
Unable to concentrate on academics: Refusal to attend school is one of the main causes of anxiety for kids if the child’s stressor is linked to school. As anxiety tends to build, it scrambles with the brain, making it difficult for the child to focus on studies even while at home.
Inability to relax: The child may behave restless, irritable, and nervous or may be unwilling to let parents out of sight.
Loss of Appetite: Feeling of stress can cause headaches and abdominal pain in kids. This can lead to refusal to eat food and a visible change in the child’s eating patterns. Some might tend to overeat while others might experience a loss of appetite as compared to their daily meal portions.
Tips to ease the stress indicators:
1. Dealing with your child’s irritability with patience: The extended lockdown phase may trigger stress in children. Staying away from school and being separated from their friends may cause emotional discomfort leading to developmental problems. Particularly toddlers may unveil behavioral changes due to feeling unsafe because they are put in a new and uncertain routine. Kids might unconsciously display regression in their behavior as a coping skill and a desire to return to the phase where they felt secured. Parents must deal with the situation with utmost patience. Take the quarantine period as an opportunity and nurture stronger bonds with your children which will enable them to confide to you in case they have been undergoing bouts of stress.
2. Keep a note of how your child or teen has been interacting with others: In many cases the child may act normal at home, but may exhibit a changed behavior in other settings. Hence, parents must communicate with other guardians and school teachers to understand the child or teen’s behavior patterns at school.
3. Act positively: Children may sometimes express feelings of trauma by saying undesirable things about themselves or others. They may use words like no one likes me, or I am irresponsible. Parents must guide the child in a positive direction, thus eliminating any negative feelings from their minds.
4. Seek help: Instead of tacking such overwhelming situations on your own, it is advisable to seek expert help. The mental health professional can help identify problems and will develop operative strategies to resolve feelings of anxiety.
Kids thrive in a structured environment where they feel secure and loved. The greatest thing parents can do to lessen the stress for your child is to watch their behavior. A watchful observation will help you in identifying the cause of their stress.
The collection celebrates brides in their original spirit and emotions that emanates their individuality in entirety. The Bridal Beauty Edit of ‘Nooraniyat’ is a curated collection Manish Malhotra’s favorite picks for brides to be, from his Haute Couture Makeup collection exclusively by MyGlamm. This collection allows one to experience the emotions of the bride via the choices she makes. Steering clear from trends, the collection takes pride in legacies of sacred reds , plush peaches and scintillating golds that is further accentuated with the Manish Malhotra Beauty Hi Shine Lipstick, Liquid Matte Lipstick and 9-in-1 Eye shadow while the heart of it beats on its contemporary yet glamorous silhouettes conforming with modern pursuits.
“My bridal edit is an amalgamation of moods and emotions of the brides and over the years of creating their dream outfits and interacting with them, I inadvertently got drawn into those intriguing memories and decided to capture it all – from their enthusiasm and joy to the heartfelt and compassionate, there’s a myriad of emotions and sentiments that are so heart-warming yet unsettling moments before she turns the page onto her new chapter. The Manish Malhotra Beauty Exclusively by MyGamm bridal selection deeply highlights the ethos of the ‘Nooraniyat’ collection through its hues and overall makeup look that brings to life the quintessential Manish Malhotra bride. Whether you are of the new age, or not, the feelings remain the same, the happy tears nonetheless flow, and through it all, our collection that she adorns transcends her dreams into reality – Says Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra Beauty Exclusively by MyGlamm has specially curated a beauty edit that features Manish’s top bridal favourites in a vanity that offers luxe makeup and skincare products. All you need for an enhanced wedding glow are the Kesar Face Pack Gel & the Haldi SPF Gel. The Radiant Red Hi Shine Lipstick for the bold touch, the Mascara & Glitter Eyeliner that let eyes do all the talking and the final touches with the Face & Body highlighter.
The feature video is a bridal beauty edit that is part of Manish’s ‘Nooraniyat’ collection by Manish Malhotra Productions adding the magical touch of Manish Malhotra Beauty by MyGlamm to up the glamour quotient of our brides.
Available at the Manish Malhotra Flagship Stores – Mumbai , Delhi & Hyderabad.
Launched in 2018, Manish Malhotra Haute-Couture make-up emerges as the first-ever beauty portfolio from an Indian design house. The brand made a mark in the world of beauty, stepping into women’s vanity cases across the country with its own make-up line. Manish Malhotra Beauty aims to bring vegan, cruelty-free make-up and embrace clean natural beauty tracing back to our Indian heritage to bring alive the time tested beauty solutions. Created in collaboration with the premium European make-up brand, MyGlamm, the make-up line introduced a hi-shine range of eye make-up, lip colors, blush sticks, and nail enamel for women to enjoy some magic and glamour in their everyday lives. Owing to the make-up line’s enormous success, the brand is progressively taking more significant strides to expand its range into related extensions with the entire range of Luxe Sanitising Care Range and now, into a full-fledged skincare range.
This is the season when we hear lively tunes replete with ringing bells, the thumping of drums, the divine conch, and an oboe-like nadaswaram reverberating through the air.
The entire environment throughout September gets ready to welcome Ganesha to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival that marks the birth (re-birth) of Lord Ganesh. The pandemic has slowly blunted all hopes, but as they say, each festival brings with it an opportunity to tackle old miseries and build new hopes.
Riding on this festive this spirit, the Indi-pop singer, Daler Mehndi has geared up for a spiritual release of the song, “Chintamani Ganesha.” The song is written and composed by the Pop Singer himself in the signature Daler Mehndi, style full of musical effervescence, energy, festive, and happiness with an assurance that the Chintamani will remove all sedimentation, blockages and obstacles.
The singer recently released a short teaser of the song, “Chintamani Ganesha.” The song begins with a thumping tune with images of him and other devotees worshiping lord Ganesha with enthusiasm. The song is released worldwide, across all platforms today.
“Doston Khushiyan Baantnein Se Hazaar Guna Badh Jaatee Hain. Aur Maine Bhot Saaree Khushiyan Apke Liye Apnon Ke Liye Bikheree Hain, Baanteen Hain. Aur Who Bhi Shree Ganesh ji Ke Charnon Mein. Unke Charnon mein Sabki Haazri Lagaee Hai, Sabki Binati Lagaee Hai Ke – Hey Parmatma Sab Ghar Khushiyon Se Bhar Do, Dukh Rog Sab Harr Lo. Make your elders, children hear it and fill them with energy,” said Daler Mehndi.
Daler has been seen super active on social media and is working at a breakneck speed releasing songs across genres. August had seen him debut with a Ghazal, ‘Sada Dil Todke’, then a Shiva Track ‘Bhole Nath Bhandari’, a Rajasthani folk “Aao Ji” in Raag Des, Saraswati and Jaijaivanti. Many film songs awaiting release and much more from the DRecords roster.
Satya Paul launched their new concept store in DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj under the leadership of Creative Director – Rajesh Pratap Singh. Rajesh has evolved the brand’s vision to create modern & contemporary collections that resonate with the Satya Paul brand ethos.
Since its inception 35 years ago, Satya Paul has now ventured into contemporary design aesthetics. While the brand has illustriously dominated the world of sarees, it is now extending its focus towards a more versatile & ready-to-wear series of apparel.
The shift in product focus needed to be reflected in the stores as well. The new Satya Paul concept store in DLF Promenade showcases an inclusion of distinct materials like tinted glass, gun metal fixtures and contemporary ‘jaali’, which add a lighter element to the store, whereas the wood, terrazzo, suede and hint of brass brings a richness to the store, while still connecting with the authenticity and legacy of the brand.
The design philosophy for the new concept store is a step forward from Satya Paul’s usual classic and contemporary elements, but in a more refined and modern environment. The space stays true to the brand’s soul yet intrigues people to stay, explore and feel like they connect & belong to Satya Paul.
“My design sensibility has always been in equilibrium with that of Satya Pau. We aim to revolutionise the brand by creating more relevant pieces. The right display of our collections is imperative. The Satya Paul concept store is an updated hub for the new voice & vision for the brand. It is an experience centre for all the products that are visually displayed in a certain manner. We aim for the store to set a new standard of retail shopping.” – Rajesh Pratap Singh, Creative Director, Satya Paul.
Satya Paul distinguishes itself with its exclusive product offerings and the most sophisticated shopping experience to its discerning clientele.
Fall 2021 collection is the ultimate Expression of Haute Couture Reflecting Characteristics of the Renaissance and its Grandeur as they launched RENAISSANCE REBORN. The designers have carved a significant name for them in the fashion industry and have dressed a range of luminaries/celebrities including most of Bollywood.
The bridal styles at Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor are vibrant with deep tones while the pre-bridal and gowns are in elegant pastels such as salmon pink, peach powder, blue erinite, green and mousy grey in muted tones. The trails for both bridal and pre-bridal designs are long and graceful, ensuring all eyes are on you when you glide by
Designers’ Take
“The look is contemporary, where Indian techniques, embroideries and textiles are used in modern ways. The collection comprises sumptuous lehengas, shararas, concept sarees, and more in fabrics such as organza brocade, tulle brocade, moonga silk brocade and sheer silk, tulle, novelty crinkle. The flamboyant bridal artworks with a mix of muted and deeper corals coupled with 3D state-of-the-art embroidery drips elegance and grandeur of The Era. The colour palette for the pre-bridals is rather soft and understated that uplifts the glamorous Pre-bridal appeal”.
In a nutshell,its a collection that resonates with the magnificence of the Victorian Era.
Every entrepreneur wants to create a company that is successful and beloved by consumers in the long term. The world’s most successful entrepreneurs are often fiercely independent and self-reliant; however, entrepreneurship is a bumpy voyage, not everyone can sail through seamlessly without a true guide. Connecting with mentors, acknowledging the advice that can shape their careers and implementing them in their entrepreneurial journey can change the whole game.
On this teacher’s day, here are the guru mantras of successful entrepreneurs that have stuck with them and helped them in their entrepreneurial journey:
Vinay Kothari, Founder of Go Desi, homegrown packaged food brand inspired by Indian flavours shares “What I learnt from my teachers or gurus (some of whom I have known personally, others only through books, podcasts) is perseverance. How keeping at it is one of the single most important factors towards success in whatever you are passionate about. This is one thing that I have figured as a key requisite to success in the entrepreneurial journey as well”
Mr. Sandeep Wirkhare, MD & CEO, ISFC (Indian School Finance Company) says, “There have been 2 gurus in my life whose lessons have been significant in my entrepreneurial journey. First, my uncle (Mr Bonde) from whom I learned nothing is impossible and always aim to make yourself redundant by creating efficient team members. Second, my chemistry teacher in graduation (Mr V P Singh) from whom I learned to continuously innovate, unlearn the irrelevant and be passionate in whatever we do.”
Roma Priya, Founder, Burgeon Law shares, “One of the most important ways that an entrepreneur can stay on track is by staying consistent and organised. Most entrepreneurs have hustled through failures and uncertainty in their journey to reach the stage of success. Success isn’t always about greatness, it is about hard work, consistency and the ability to foresee the future and plan in advance.”
Zahara Kanchwalla is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rite Knowledge Labs shares, “In today’s world, I believe the ability to learn and improve oneself is an ongoing process. And anybody who crosses your path, from a fresher to a demanding customer to a great competitor, everybody teaches you something in this journey. Everything will not be perfect in life and business – continuously adjusting your sail to the winds for good and bad weather is key to your progress.”
‘Kam’ translates to ‘less’ and ‘khaab’ refers to a ‘nap’. Kamkhab is a collection of garments developed during two lockdowns, through the breaking and rebuilding of hope, resilience and the fluctuating strength of love. Sometimes, a khaat (embroidery frame) would be abandoned for months to remain, and be resumed later by a different person. Much like a garden after the process of seeding—soaking its sun and water. Each sapling takes its own sweet time to produce flowers. And the clothes, emerging out of a different verse of the same poem, each tell a different part of the same story.The film was shot in a century old haveli that was opened after over eight decades of being shut. The collection is showcased with a homecoming tableau featuring a cast of models returning to an old haveli and rediscovering its quaint charm. The garments envisage the love one pours into building their home. Taking months and years to paint their stories and reside amidst them so as to never forget.
Highlights
· Use of age-old techniques of hand embroidery, Rahul Mishra’s couture is weightless, despite the intricacy of details
· Crafted from fabrics like Chanderi silk, georgette, silk organza, crêpe and tissue along with Banarasi cutwork and signature embroidery, the lehngas, saris, dresses and menswear bloom with botanical motifs, ranging from multi-coloured flowers to pink flamingos, ruffles and 3D threadwork
· Crafts are woven into the narrative of love and resilience, and the film also features two artisans—Noorain Alam and Md Akbar—at work
‘The Eternal Story’ pays tribute to the power of generational legacy. The collection takes us through a big fat Indian Haldi, Mehendi, Sangeet, Wedding, and Reception. The collection plays on the value of heirlooms, each look is steeped in values and cultural traditions.
Highlights
· Silken fabrics embroidered with threads of gold are used to make lehngas, anarkalis, saris and capes as she pivots the collection on the idea of preserving handcrafted creations as heirlooms
· Clean design and intricate embellishments
Color Story
Yellow, orange and purple for daytime festivities, pastels and whites with floral motifs for midday musings, greens and blues for an evening of dance and music and finally saturated reds for the wedding day.
