Centella Asiatica L. or gotu kola, also known as Indian pennywort and Asiatic pennywort, has been gaining a lot of attention lately, especially in skin care. What makes it so unique? Used traditionally in the foods and as traditional medicine of South East Asia, gotu...
If sesame oil is the queen of oils in ayurveda, I’d like to dub sunflower oil the hidden gem of oils. Why? It’s one of the few oils that ayurveda defines as tridoshic, which means that it’s generally suitable for all body types, and modern skin science gives a 0...
Winter is coming! No, Game of Thrones is not back but cold season is upon us again. As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder each day, we feel more and more inclined to hibernate. After all, winter is the time to hide away and keep warm. Putting on extra...
Remember when eating fat free was all the craze, just to learn decades later that your brain and body do need (good) fats to function properly? Building healthy habits has never been more confusing than these days. There’s a plethora of information out there about...
Spring has sprung! Ayurveda defines seasons by the dosha(s) that dominate(s) them. There are 3: vata, pitta, kapha. Dosha means “the one that goes out of balance”, but to make it more digestible (no pun intended), think of doshas as bodily humors that...
I am officially in love with the Face, Lip and Body Butter. It may even border on addiction. I started using it just on my
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I am officially in love with the Face, Lip and Body Butter. It may even border on addiction. I started using it just on my lips, and loved it. Then I started using it on my entire face and my hands. I often have sensitivities to different products, but have had none; I only feel and see softer, healthier skin. It’s really a wonder! Thank you, Petra!