that help create beauty the way it should be – pure and unadulterated
As nature brims with miracles, Mystic Valley is all set to make its own discoveries. With a line of luxury skin and hair care products, backed by over a decade of experience. Made for Indian skin, with variants for all skin types – these innovative products are the perfect balance of nature and science. Bridging the gap between modern skincare with holistic sciences.
A specialised, small-scale production unit enables a sustainable process. Further with unhurried methods and handcrafted processes, minimising wastefulness and reducing environmental footprint. The brand is ISO 9001:2015 and WHO-GMP certified. Proudly cruelty-free, vegan, dermatologically tested and certified organic – free from all parabens and sulphates.
Each ingredient being derive from nature and unfolds a unique wonder. From the earthy properties of Volcanic Sand and Dead Sea salts. To ethereal lavender and therapeutic turmeric, each potion comes together with purpose and marvel. Carefully crafted products that combined with organic raw materials. Natural preservatives and a touch of modern science, urge you to join the Mystic Tribe.
“Bringing Mystic Valley to life has been an incredible journey. With a vision to create a safe and welcoming space in beauty. Each potion has been made from the heart, carefully blended with experience, dedication, and love,” Kamakshi Kumar, Founder.
A glimpse into the products
Starry Rice Water Ravines Cleanser
A silky, soap-free cleanser for sensitive skin and everyday use. Enriched with hydrolysed rice protein it cleanses the skin without irritation, thanks to its creamy texture. Gently cleanses deep inside your pores, removing oil and reducing blackheads.
Cucumber Clouds & Green Tea Drizzle Face Pack
This cooling facial pack is meant especially for sensitive and dry skin. Cucumber extract helps in soothing and relaxing, while green tea keeps your skin youthful and healthy.
Moonlight Pearl Magic Anti-Ageing Night Cream
Regenerate delicate skin and restores its density and firmness while you sleep. This nourishing, botanical blend deeply hydrates, rejuvenates, helps minimize the appearance of lines and promote cell renewal. Pearl Protein extract is one of the key ingredients in this cream facilitate collagen regeneration which helps in improving the elastic nature of the skin.
Rippling Vitamin C Waves Serum
Mystic Valley’s Vitamin C Serum is a harmonious blend of antioxidants that brightens, tightens & smooths the skin. Vitamin C is renowned for protecting skin from UVA and UVB damage and for improving the appearance of sun-damaged skin.
Magic Monoi de Tahiti Hair Serum
It’s true: you can smooth hair, fight frizz, and strengthen strands with a natural hair serum! Infused with Monoi Oil derived from Tahitian Gardenia Flower to repair, condition and deeply hydrate to add an airy shine to the hair. This lightweight, silicone-free, serum rebuilds your hair from the inside out and creates a protective shield to prevent hair from further damage.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is set to connect virtually with its in-market cruise stakeholders from India. Based on the theme “Charting our Pathway to Cruise Recovery”. CruiseWorld India 2021 aims to re-engage with key cruise line and cruise agent stakeholders, after almost a year. The event is presented by STB in partnership with Travel Weekly Asia.
A key event highlight is the panel discussion titled. “Power up for a safe return to cruising in Singapore” with well-known industry veterans such as Mr. Naresh Rawal, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Genting Cruise Lines, Mr. Varun Chadha, Chief Executive Officer, TIRUN Travel Marketing, Mr. Sanjay Kothari, Founder and Managing Director, Just Holidays and Mr. Pradeep Saboo, Managing Director, Guideline Travels. It will be in moderation by Mr. G.B Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East and South Asia, Singapore Tourism Board.
To add further to it “Charting our Pathway to Cruise Recovery”
Said Mr. Srithar: “Pre Covid-19, India was Singapore’s top source market for cruise tourism. While commercial travel between the two countries remain paused. It is important for us to reconnect with our cruise partners and renew our close ties through CruiseWorld India 2021. This platform will bring together industry leaders to offer valuable insights on how to gear up. For when cruising returns, as well help STB to gather feedback on how we can better support our partners.”
Singapore has piloted safe cruises from November 2020, with enhanced protocols to safeguard passenger health from pre-boarding to disembarkation. More than 120,000 Singapore residents have set sail on approximately 90 sailings on Genting’s World Dream and RCI’s Quantum of the Seas from Singapore since the pilot kicked off, with no reported cases of COVID-19 spreading on board. This is an encouraging response in the restart of cruising.
Two of STB’s key cruise line partners, Genting Cruise Lines (“Genting”) and Royal Caribbean International (“RCI”), will share updates and learnings on their resumption of operations in Singapore.
Mr. Chadha from TIRUN said: “We are delighted to participate in CruiseWorld India 2021 as it is a key platform to engage with Indian cruise stakeholders and share with the cruise community about Singapore. We remain confident that Singapore is a preferring cruising hub for Indian travelers, giving its strong reputation for hygiene and safety, which should give visitors a peace of mind.”
Moreover
Said Mr. Rawal from Genting: “We have observed that Indian travellers are still keen to cruise and demand is very much in place. We have resumed our operations on a pilot basis in Singapore on the World Dream, which has been well-received by domestic visitors. Our experience in Singapore is a testament that cruising can continue to be safe and enjoyable, even in a pandemic.”
STB will share about enhanced support for stakeholders under the Cruise Development Fund (CDF), which supports industry players in their work to build consumer demand for cruises from Singapore. STB has invited Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd to be part of the event.
Said Mr. Kale: “”It was an honour for us at Thomas Cook India to be selected by STB to partner in their pilot CDF (Cruise Development Fund) India initiative. This enabled us to curate a range of vibrant cruise products that could effortlessly coalesce with our Singapore land product. Keeping an unerring eye on the value seeker Indian market, I am delighted that we were successful in creating a fit for multiple segments – from value to super luxury.”
Further, He added, “We look forward to working closely with the STB on the CDF initiative as this will be of great support to us at Thomas Cook India and the industry as a whole as we progress on our path to recovery, for when international cruising picks up again.”
The HOPE Consortium’s World Immunisation & Logistics Summit, was opened by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with a call to enhance collaboration in the world’s approach to tackle COVID-19 and ensure a healthier future for all.
The two-day virtual Summit, hosted in by Abu Dhabi, kicked off today under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, with the participation of acclaimed global healthcare and philanthropic leaders, decision makers, experts and senior government officials, to explore a unified global approach to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his inaugural address, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah said, “Our destiny as nations is linked, as global health security depends on the well-being of all societies.”
Describing the Hope Consortium as a historic announcement that has added to the UAE’s efforts to combat the pandemic globally, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah said that the UAE, being a leading global logistics hub, has played a major role in supplying many countries with the resources they need to overcome the pandemic.
“We are moving quickly, utilising our infrastructure and logistics capabilities and the geographic proximity with Africa, Asia and Europe, to offer medical and food aid to many countries. Our HOPE Consortium has gathered its expertise to secure more vaccines for the world. The faster we can vaccinate populations, while ensuring equitable and fair access to vaccines in a cost effective manner, the faster we can overcome the virus and begin to recover globally. The UAE will continue to work with partners and play a leading role to accelerate the pace of recovery from this crisis.”
The opening ceremony also featured a welcome address from H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. Highlighting the importance of building partnerships to mobilise global resources in the fight against COVID-19, he said: “The Summit represents a critical moment for the global community to come together and develop new scalable solutions in our collective battle against the pandemic. Now is the time to build a broad network of world-class partners to safely deliver vaccines for the region and beyond. As the HOPE Consortium continues to expand its network of partners, we will also continue to advocate for the sharing of knowledge and capabilities.”
The opening session also featured keynote addresses by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on ‘Coordinating a global response to mitigate the public health and economic impact of the pandemic’; by Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of UNICEF on ‘Ensuring equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccines’; and an address by Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation titled ‘No one is safe until everyone is safe: Uniting to vaccinate the world.’
Speaking about the importance of the Summit, Dr. Tedros said: “Vaccines are giving us hope of bringing the pandemic under control. But we can only do that if we use vaccines strategically to suppress transmission everywhere at the same time. The gap between the number of vaccines administered in rich countries, and the number of vaccines administered through Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access (Covax) is growing every single day. WHO applauds the efforts of the Hope Consortium initiative led by the Government of the UAE. We look forward to working with you to frame a partnership in support of the Covax facility.”
The first panel discussion titled ‘Cooperation and Collaboration: The collective human effort to save lives and support global economic recovery’ brought together a cross-section of industry thought-leaders, that included: H.E. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, H.E. Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Ports, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Prof. José Manuel Barroso, Board Chair at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and Dr. Richard Hatchett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). They each shared their perspectives on how the world has come together to respond to the key challenges of the pandemic through global partnerships, and shed light on their corresponding actions and learnings.
H.E. Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi said: “In the midst of a pandemic and as countries mobilise to cope with new waves, Abu Dhabi Ports and HOPE Consortium are ready to shoulder the support for the region, and the entire world. Together with our partners, we are developing the capacity to safely deliver 18 billion vaccine doses anywhere in the world. Along the way, we welcome new partners to join our efforts and our global goal, to turn the tide and stop the spread.”
‘COVID-19 Vaccines Pharma and Manufacturers’ panel focused on the global pharmaceutical research community’s historic achievement in developing vaccines in record time to save and protect lives. The audience heard from notable speakers including Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, WHO Chief Scientist, and Stanley C. Erck, President and CEO of Novavax.
In the panel discussion on Abu Dhabi’s collaborative role in the fight against Covid-19, H.E. Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Health, underlined Abu Dhabi’s commitment to the global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. He said: “The world is facing a global health crisis unlike anything our generation has ever seen before. Abu Dhabi is now at the forefront in distributing the world’s vaccines through its partnerships and logistic solutions.”
Additional panelists in this session included Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Chairman of the HOPE Consortium Executive Committee and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports; Ashish Koshy, CEO of G42 Healthcare; Tony Douglas, Group CEO of Etihad Aviation Group, and Abdulla Al Shamsi, Director of New Initiatives, UAE Clusters Unit, UAE Investments, at Mubadala Investment Company.
Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said: “The infrastructure, technology, and capabilities of Abu Dhabi Ports and our partners are key to making our collective mission a success. Since the start of the pandemic, Abu Dhabi Ports has risen quickly to the challenge and has built its logistics capabilities in a short time to the world class level it is at today – from our cold and ultra-cold storage centres to our specialised fleet of logistics vehicles enabling us to distribute large volumes of vaccines safely, transparently and effectively.”
A session themed ‘On the Road: From Production to those in need began with a panel discussion on ‘Ensuring Supply Chain Integrity’, that looked at the fundamental role of technology in maintaining vaccine integrity through all stages of the supply chain.
The session also highlighted the next phase of the global pandemic response, which includes delivering vaccines globally and how this challenge can be addressed through effective transportation and technology, including data-enabled supply chains and blockchain solutions.
Panelists leading the discussion included Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO of Maqta Gateway; Richard Ettl, co-founder and CEO of SkyCell; Jack Muhs, Regional President, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa at FedEx Express; and Robert Sutton, Head of Logistics Cluster at Abu Dhabi Ports.
The first day of the summit concluded with a panel session on ‘Mobilising global supply chains through integrated logistics solutions’. This session brought together a range of global experts including Robert Coyle, SVP, Pharma and Healthcare Vertical at Kuehne + Nagel; Martin Drew, SVP Sales and Cargo at Etihad Aviation Group; Thomas Kipp, COO of Aramex; Jean-Cedric Meeus, Chief of Transport at UNICEF; Tarek Sultan, CEO and Vice Chair of Agility; and Wesley P. Wheeler, President of UPS Healthcare, to discuss pressing challenges such as overcoming cold chain challenges, ensuring vaccine integrity during transport and overcoming network shortages.
A fully interactive, virtual 3D exhibition and networking zone took place alongside the Summit offering attendees the opportunity to meet and network with key local and international stakeholders. The recently released agenda provides a preview on the topics and delegates, and can be viewed here. To register and secure your slot at the virtual Summit, please click here.
About The HOPE Consortium:
The HOPE Consortium is an Abu Dhabi-based public-private partnership offering a unique end-to-end supply chain solution capable of delivering large quantities of Covid-19 vaccines, from production to those in need, anywhere in the world, safely, transparently and efficiently.
COVID19 lockdown has gradually lifted and offices, schools, public transports etc. are slowing opening its doors for communities to resume life as usually. This has come at a time when summer is right here smiling back at us. We have spent a year inside our houses well-protected from the scorching heat of the summer. Is our skin ready to beat the heat?
SKIN DURING SUMMER:
When summer approach, temperatures rise and so does the humidity level. Humidity brings in a lot of changes in our skin and hair behavior. Our skin becomes sweaty, oily, develops acne flare ups, blackheads, whiteheads, and is prone to fungal infections, heat boils, body odors etc. Even our hair becomes frizzy with an oily scalp, dandruff, etc.
SO HOW TO TACKLE SKIN PROBLEMS DURING SUMMER?
For having a healthy skin during these hard summer days, few tips can be helpful.
Cleanse your skin well with a gentle cleanser-twice daily is optimal. In case your body becomes excessively sweaty or one suffers from body odors, bathing twice daily will be helpful
Make sure to dry your skin well before layering clothes, preferably even use some dusting powder, since it helps absorb excess moisture and thus, prevents fungal infections, heat boils or prickly heat issues
Using a sunscreen is crucial, especially for those who suffer from Hyperpigmentation and sun sensitivity
Wearing closed footwear for a prolonged period can give rise to fungal infections and soft corns in the web spaces, so using dusting powder on the foot before wearing socks or shoes, aids in keeping your feet dry and clean
CARING FOR YOUR HAIR DURING SUMMER?
During summer, while it is necessary to care for your skin, it is equally important to take good care of your hair.
Cleansing hair at least twice a week is optimal. For those suffering from an itchy or dandruff prone scalp, using an anti-dandruff shampoo regularly keeps dandruff at bay
Oiling your hair shouldn’t be done frequently as it can lead to heat boils on scalp with acne flare ups on the forehead and trunk. Just a teaspoon of oil an hour before hair wash, once a week, is adequate. In case the above steps don’t help your skin, consult a Dermatologist.
BEWARE OF THE STEROIDS THAT MAY DAMAGE YOUR SKIN:
Avoid taking drugs or applying over-the-counter-creams recommended by friends or the pharmacist, since majority of them contain steroids which may worsen your skin condition.
Avoid using topical steroid creams sold over the counter to treat fungal infections
Keep your body well hydrate in summer! Drink lots of water, juices and eat plenty of fruits rich in Vitamin C.
THINGS TO DO TO SAFEGUARD YOUR SKIN & HAIR WHILE STEPPING OUT:
While stepping out, one must ensure that a generous coat of a broad spectrum sunscreen is used in summer. Reapplication of the same every 2-3 hourly is necessary to avail adequate sun protection, especially if one is constantly out in the sun. Also it is not necessary to apply sunscreen under your mask, as it may cause irritation and acne flare-ups since the occlusion inside the mask damages skin barrier and makes skin more prone to irritation. Apart from using a sunscreen, wearing protective clothing helps. Light colored loose cotton garments should be preferred to avoid any excessive sweating and friction.
Wishing you all ‘happy summer skin days’!
About the Author
Dr Kiran Godse is a, Dermatology & Cosmetology, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi-A Fortis Network Hospital.
All cosmetic products have a shelf life and should not be in use beyond that. Our Ayurvedic skin and hair care products have a shelf life of 3 years from Date of Manufacture. Our make-up cosmetics have a shelf life of 2 years, but some make-up cosmetics have shorter shelf life.
Make items may not have expiry dates, so you should know how long they last. The look and smell of the product can tell you a lot. If a moisturizer or lipstick smells rancid, it means that the oils have separated. If mascara is dry or too sticky, its time to get another one! Never add water or cream to soften it. If you have an eye infection, throw away your eyeliner, mascara and eye pencils, regardless of shelf life date. In fact, if there is eye infection, any redness or irritation, avoid using cosmetics till you have got over it.
The Shelf Life of make-up cosmetics is as follows:
Foundation: Water based foundations last for a year, while cream based foundations may last a little longer.
Powder: Loose powder can last for two to three years, but compact powder lasts for two years and may even become dry before that.
Powder blushers and shadows last for two years, while cream blushers and shadows last for about 18 months.
Mascara lasts for three to six months. Actually, the pumping action of the applicator brush of roll-on mascaras is said to make them more vulnerable to bacteria.
Eyeliners have a shelf life of two years. So do lip liners. If you use eye pencils, sharpen them regularly. This keeps you safe from contamination.
Lipsticks also last for two years, but lip gloss lasts for less time – 12 to 18 months.
As already mentioned, if there is any change in colour, look or fragrance of the product, the stability of the formulation may be affected. So stop using them.
Storing make-up, especially lipstick, is of importance. During summer, store your lipsticks in the refrigerator, in a plastic bag. When humidity and heat are not high, keep your lipsticks in a drawer. Sharpen your lip pencils regularly and always keep the lid on, so that it is protected from dust. Wash make-up brushes and applicators once a week, with warm soapy water after adding a few drops of Savlon. Rinse well with water and use a clean cloth or tissue to dry them.
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 honoured 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.
On the occasion of Holi, Bajaj Allianz Life released an endearing digital campaign #BuraNaMano featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, its brand ambassador. The one-minute video is everything we want to hear today. As it brings out the message of celebrating the diversity in thoughts and perspective around us. Just as different colours make the festival more beautiful. The campaign is also about how the several different ideas. And thoughts we all have, make us a diverse, yet collective unit. Which can co-exist with different thoughts.
Youth icon Ayushmann Khurrana who is known for spreading socially relevant messages. Through his unique choice of films is the best pick for promoting the powerful and topical message of #BuraNaMano by the brand.
Chandramohan Mehra, Chief Marketing Officer, Bajaj Allianz Life said. “The campaign reflects on widely prevalent behaviour about strong resistance to engage divergent views. Moreover, quite evident on WhatsApp groups. Social media or even a family dinner table. #BuraNaMano campaign celebrates the power of co-existence of contrasting views. Which enable us to find creative solutions for our collective lifegoals.”
About Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Bajaj Allianz Life is one of the leading private life insurance companies in India. The Company is a partnership between two powerful and successful entities in their own right – Bajaj Finserv Limited, one of India’s most diversified non-banking financial institution and Allianz SE, one of world’s leading asset manager and insurer.
Commencing its operations in 2001, Bajaj Allianz Life has in less than two decades expanded its presence across the country. It serves millions of customers through its 511 branches, 80,000+ agents (as on 31 December 2020), and comprehensive set of trusted partners and via its online sales channel. The Company’s brand promise of Life Goals. Done. Drives it to launch innovative insurance solutions, including the revolutionary RoMC (Return of Mortality Charges), a feature in some of its new-age ULIPs, and thereby becoming the first company to do so. Bajaj Allianz Life has constantly transformed to offer tech-enabled state-of-the-art services to enhance customer delight. The Company continues to engage with customers through several unique platforms, and has secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records with the Bajaj Allianz Life Plankathon 2020.
Explore conscious gifting with curated hampers from Khwaab.And add colours of happiness to the lives of your loved ones, this festive. Holi is one of the most fascinating festivals in India which is eagerly in awaiting by many due to its colorful and joyous vibes. While the festival holds great mythological significance, it also welcomes the Spring season which marks the start of everything afresh. While the festival is indeed a great day to express jubilation with the close ones. To further make it more meaningful Amaya Design Private Limited, a for-profit social enterprise. That curates ethnic, ethical, and exclusive lifestyles alternatives for today’s socially conscious consumers. Which has introduced consciously curated hampers under the brand name of ‘Khwaab’.
This holi ‘Khwaab’ has come up with some exquisite utilitarian Holi hampers. Which come under two categories:
Haldi and Gulmohar, both priced at INR 1,800 with shipment available pan-India.
a)Haldi hamper: Enjoy the natural vibe in earthy colors with Haldi hamper from Khwaab. This hamper contains haldi & henna cushion cover, a set of 4 Ikat masks, Mathri (200gm), Gudpara (200gm), Sujipapad (50gm) and natural holi colours in a pack of 4 (25gms each) in yellow, pink, Indigo and orange colours.
b)Gulmohar hamper: Bring in vibrancy this Holi to your loved ones with Gulmohar hamper from Khwaab. This hamper comprises of Katran cushion (set of 2), 2 raw silk embroidered masks, Mathri (200gm), Gudpara (200gm), Sujipapad (50gm) and natural holi colours, pack of 4 (25gms each) in yellow, pink, Indigo and orange colours.
These homemade hampers in creation by women of Mandawali, East Delhi, India. All home decor items and masks in the hamper being handcraft by women artisans of Khwaab. The snacks packed in the harpersare made by the women of Ambiya and contain zero added preservatives. In fact the herbal colours in the packaging too are made naturally using haldi, beetroot, indigo and clay by eco hut (Udaipur). A careful thought has been put in the packaging of these hampers which are neatly packed in a sustainable fashion using cloth bags.
Up cycled materials. Energy efficiency. Increasingly sustainable collections: United Colors of Benetton sets the benchmark for the future of retail with its new boutique,opposite the Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence
United Colors of Benetton raises the curtains on a new store concept in Florence. Featuring intensive use of sustainable materials and state-of-the-art, energy-saving technologies. This new location is a real trailblazer for a revolutionary approach to low environmental impact retail.
The result of an intensive research and innovation effort. The new store is part of a major sustainability project that Benetton is carrying out to consolidate best practices. Improve its environmental and social performance throughout the supply chain, and become a model for sustainable fashion. Not only in Italy but throughout the entire world.
“The concept behind this store is unique in the world. It develope to launch a new phase for the firm. ” Massimo Renon, Benetton Group Chief Executive Officer, commented. “It’s a project our company firmly believes in, a milestone on our path to becoming a global reference point in terms of sustainability, and in which Florence represents the symbol of a sustainable Rinascimento. Benetton has always made courageous and cutting-edge choices in terms of social impact. We will continue in this tradition, with ever more determination and conviction.”
More into it…
The 160-square meter, single floor boutique makes abundant use of upcycled natural materials. The floor is made with gravel from the river Piave. And waste wood from beech trees brought down by Vaia. (a storm that hit the Italian Veneto region in 2018). While the walls are being treated with mineral paint with antibacterial. And anti-mold properties that can also reduce pollutants in the environment.
The store interiors are made with new materials created from textile industry scrap: the perimeter platforms. And bases of the display stands are made with a compound created from used buttons. (difficult to dispose of) mixed in hydro-resin; Recycled wool (in its raw wick state) is reused in the design of the perimeter lining. And as decoration for the curtains of the dressing rooms; shelves, display bases and mannequins are made in “rossino”. A material created from upcycled, mixed textile fibres.
Sustainable Solutions…
The shop window displays make use of sustainable solutions that reduce the use of resources. Transparent panels fixed to the ceiling can be moved at will, creating a sort of theatrical backdrop that forms a connection between the store and the street. The windows are equipped with low environmental impact transparent LED screens, which will feature content about product visuals, commercial information and communication.
The Florence boutique is also a benchmark in terms of power consumption: the new shop uses 20% less energy than a standard store. Further, A system based on tiny sensors, artificial intelligence and data analysis maximizes the energy efficiency of the points of sale and guarantees comfort for the customer, for example by automatically adjusting store temperature based on the number of people in the shop.
Moreover, Visitors to the store can choose from among the wide range of United Colors of Benetton sustainable garments in organic, recycled or BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) cotton, regenerated nylon, natural fibres such as linen, and other sustainable materials. Customers can then choose to take their purchases home in either washable, easily recyclable organic cotton bags or in paper bags made with materials sourced from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified forests.
Introducing Diesel’s MS9 & Mega Chief in striking transparent hues and the Master Chief & Time Frame in their chrome splendor
Representing radiance with watch, style and in the spirit of being truly fashion-forward. The millennial men of today are increasingly looking to amp up their wardrobes. With energetic splashes of lively tones.
This Holi, while some may tend to shy away from accessorising. It’s time to go all out and bid adieu to dullness and unlively spirits. How, you’re wondering?
Here’s presenting your guide to ace the joyful spring festival watch. Inspired by the colourful rays refracted through. A prism, the Diesel MS9. And Mega Chief watches are here to brighten your look. With their ombre dials and silicone straps in an assortment of transparent.Variations to choose from, your wristwatch is sure to shine. All the light on you. Keep your signature black style going but also get your chrome game. On with the vibrant Time Frame and Master Chief watch.
Don’t be colour shy and take your pick from millennial mints, royal blues, oranges, neon yellows and tonal bold neutrals that give you that Holi-ready look instantly!
Available for purchase with select online and offline partners.
Protect your nails. Holi hai! So, Holi is almost here, and we all are eagerly waiting for colourful Holi parties. As you plan for a Holi party, the first thing that comes to your mind is, how will you protect your hair and skin? You look for oils, moisturisers, home remedies, etc. But one thing that most of the time gets neglected is “our nails”.
While playing Holi, our nail are regularly stained with harmful colours for at least 5 to 6 hours. This can spoil all your nail art, nail extensions, French manicure, or even plain nails. No one wants those dry, brittle, multi-coloured, dirty nail.
Here we will share some easy home remedies that will help you to easily clean your nails at home without spending a massive sum of money.
Dip in cold water: After playing Holi, the first thing that you must do is dip your nails in cold water or room temperature water. Take a bowl filled with cold or room temperature water, squeeze 1 or 2 lemons in it and leave the squeezed lemons also in the bowl. Soak your nails in cold water for up to 10 minutes and keep rubbing softly with lemons. Bleaching agents present in lemons will help clean colours from your nail and hands.
Vinegar Dip: Take 3 to 4 spoons of vinegar in a bowl and dip your nail in it for up to 5 minutes. Take a cotton ball and start rubbing your nail with it. Dip cotton in vinegar and keep rubbing on your nail. The high content of citrus present in vinegar will remove the stubborn colours from your nail. But this can also dry your nails excessively. Use Nail and Cuticle Conditioner by Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic. It will help to nourish, hydrate and strengthen the nails.
Clear nail paint with almond oil: Apply clear nail paint onto your nails. Take a bowl filled with lukewarm water and add few drops of Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic Almond Oil in it. Slowly start rubbing your nails. This will help to take off colours from nail easily and regain the moisture lost by nail while playing Holi.
Orange peel powder or Amchur powder: Both amchur and orange peel powders have bleaching and exfoliation properties. You can use either of them or both and make a fine paste with water. Apply this mixture on your nails and leave for 10 minutes, wet your fingers and slowly start exfoliating your nails with it and rinse off with cold water. After this, use Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic Olive Oil to give deep nourishment to the nail.
Pre Holi tips for nails:
1. Apply a thick coat of dark-coloured nail paint.
2. Apply rich moisturiser on nails and body.
Enjoy your Holi with no worry! Wish you all a very happy and colourful Holi!
Dr. Blossom Kochhar, is the Founder & Chairperson of the Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies
