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  A milk bath is a bath where you add milk in liquid or powdered form to warm water in your bathtub.  According to scholars, milk baths were used "as a recipe for beauty", as well as for healing, rejuvenation and disenchantment.  Milk bath help ease a number of skin conditions that cause irritation. Milk contains lactic acid, which helps gently exfoliate the skin, leaving it with a much smoother texture and easing the symptoms of dry, rough skin. You can go for a milk bath everyday as we all know how important self care is!  But if it causes skin irritation, try to reduce the frequency of milk baths. BENEFITS OF MILK BATH  Milk baths have been popular since ancient times and are also known for their nourishing properties and ability to soften the skin.   Milk contains proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and lactic acids, which can help soften and protect the skin  In addition to its exfoliating properties , lactic acid can also be effective at bright...

MEANING OF OUDH   Purity and Divinity.  Oud is one name for a fragrance derived from an evergreen tree called Aquilaria, also known as agarwood, aloeswood, aloes, eaglewood, or the Wood of the Gods.  Oud can also be spelled Aoud or Oudh since it comes from an arabic word “عود” which means wood.  Agarwood  is a scented black and grey colour wooden stick which is found in Assam state mostly. A smell of Jasmine comes from it. It is bitter in taste and heavier by mass. The tree of this Agarwood (Agarwood Benefits) is too long and due to its mass it sinks into the water. Grocers usually keeps this for sell. Oud is known for its therapeutic properties and is used in traditional medicine in the Middle East. It's believed to have a calming effect, improve focus, and promote better sleep.  SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF AGARWOOD  In many cultural and religious rites, oud is used as incense. It is said that burning oud incense purifies the air and fosters a sacred, ...

Hibiscus is often referred to as a miracle flower. The vitamin C and E extracts in the flower lighten your skin tone and hydrate it to get glowing skin.  Hibiscus is excellent for skin tightening because the anthocyanins stimulate elastin production, helping the natural process of keeping your skin tight and youthful looking.  One of the primary benefits of hibiscus for skin is that it is rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is anti-inflammatory when applied to the skin and can help reduce any redness or soreness.  At the same time, hibiscus acids promote production of a protein that boosts cell regeneration, speeding healing along.  Hibiscus contains phenolic compounds that, by scavenging free radicals, protect the skin from environmental damage.  Furthermore, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in hibiscus exfoliate the skin, making it an excellent choice for a face pack .  In addition, it improves skin texture and reduces blackheads and hyperpigmentation. You can use h...

By some estimations, the scent of an orange may reduce stress by more than 70%.   Vitamin C helps reduce the levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that can cause anxiety and depression. Oranges also contain folate, a B vitamin that helps regulate mood and reduce symptoms of depression. Eating oranges can help boost the immune system and improve overall health.  Oranges are rich in vitamin C which can help reduce stress and improve mood.    Besides being tasty and easily consumable, oranges have several benefits for the heart, skin, body and the eyes. It delays ageing and boosts immunity. Experts suggest that the daily intake of oranges can significantly help in managing physical and mental wellbeing.  Citrus cravings mean that your body is trying to relieve itself of stress and anxiety. Eating one orange a day can boost your immunity , improve the appearance of your skin, maintain your vision, prevent heart-related diseases, reduce the development of ulcers in t...

Light therapy is also known as light exposure therapy, circadian light therapy, bright light therapy, or phototherapy. It is a treatment which involves exposure to an artificial light source. The history of light therapy dates back more than 3,000 years ago in India, where sunlight was used for therapeutic purposes and recorded in the sacred Hindu texts. Today, the beneficial effects of light therapy are well-established and they involve the use of visible light or non-visible ultraviolet (UV) light to treat a myriad of conditions.  During a light therapy session, the person sits in front of a specialized device, known as a light therapy box, that emits bright light similar to natural sunlight. It's thought that this type of light may cause a chemical change in the brain that lifts your mood and eases other symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) , such as being tired most of the time and sleeping too much. Generally, the light box should provide an exposure to 10,000 lux of...

Plumeria, also known as frangipani, is a genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Rauvolfioideae, of the family Apocynaceae. Frangipani is usually associated with sensual feelings of romance and love. It is considered sacred as the “Tree of Life”, Frangipani evokes deep internal cleansing that refreshes the body, mind and soul.  FRANGIPANI ESSENTIAL OIL  Frangipani Oil is extracted from the flowers of the Plumeria tree either through cold pressing or solvent extraction method. Generally, the most often used method is enfleurage (macerating the flowers in plant fat and replacing the flowers hundreds of times). The fat is then hydro distilled or washed with hexane to remove the scent from the fat. The hexane is then evaporated off and a concrete or absolute of frangipani is left.  Frangipani is known to alleviate inflammation, headache, back pain, and tinnitus. While the aphrodisiac nature of this aromatic oil relaxes nerves, muscles, and boost libido. Imbued with strong...

Passiflora,  also  known  as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 550 species of flowering plants, the type genus of the family Passifloraceae. Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine with white and purple flowers and has documented therapeutic properties.  The chemicals in passion flower have calming effects.   The literature data suggest that the passionflower itself, as well as its preparations, helps reduce stress and can therefore be helpful in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, and depression.  HISTORY OF PASSION FLOWER  Passionflower is native to the Southeastern United States, Central America and South America. The “passion” in passion flower actually refers to the passion of Christ. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Spanish missionaries in Peru saw the unusual flower as a symbol of the crucifixion. The blue and white colors of the flower were thought to stand for heaven and purity, the radial filaments symb...