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What is Ubtan? | Benefits of & How to use ubtan correctly for glowing skin
This post was last updated on March 27, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran What is ubtan? Is it an Ayurvedic product? What are its benefits? Can I make my own ubtan at home? How should I use it correctly? This blog…
Is Dry Shampoo Bad for your Hair ? Dry Shampoo side effects and alternatives
This post was last updated on March 7, 2023 by srinivas krishnaswamy A strange and unexpected side effect of dry shampoos emerged recently. Leading brands of dry shampoos were voluntarily recalled in the US & Canada due to high levels…
How to use a face wash powder | Ayurvedic skin cleansing benefits & Q&A
This post was last updated on November 19, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran A common question we are asked at Krya is how to use a face wash which happens to be a powder. We get this question a lot, as…
How to increase hair volume and density | 6 Ayurvedic tips for thinning hair
This post was last updated on March 27, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran Hair thinning is an extremely common problem today. It is said to affect nearly 60% of Men and half the adult female population. Its incidence increases normally post…
The importance of Diwali Cleaning
This post was last updated on October 20, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran It was 2002 in Green Park, Delhi. I was a lowly Management Trainee in Sales living in a 2 room Barsati in an upscale neighbourhood in Delhi. My…
Is Dry Shampoo Bad for your Hair ? Dry Shampoo side effects and alternatives
This post was last updated on March 7, 2023 by srinivas krishnaswamy A strange and unexpected side effect of dry shampoos emerged recently. Leading brands of dry shampoos were voluntarily recalled in the US & Canada due to high levels of benzene contamination Benzene is a well known carcinogen and high levels of benzene exposure is a serious health risk for all of us. In the case of dry shampoos, the product is sold in an aerosol spray can. Some of these dry shampoo brands used a propellant in their spray cans that delivered high levels of benzene,
How to use a face wash powder | Ayurvedic skin cleansing benefits & Q&A
This post was last updated on November 19, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran A common question we are asked at Krya is how to use a face wash which happens to be a powder. We get this question a lot, as we sell only Ayurvedic powder face washes and body washes. This is a hot new trend in skin care, with everyone from big box retail brands, to high end dermatologists weighing in o the benefits of using raw, natural food ingredients to gently cleanse skin. The commonly quoted example is using fine rice grains or matcha tea powder which is
How to increase hair volume and density | 6 Ayurvedic tips for thinning hair
This post was last updated on March 27, 2023 by Preethi Sukumaran Hair thinning is an extremely common problem today. It is said to affect nearly 60% of Men and half the adult female population. Its incidence increases normally post menopause, but it is now being seen in younger age groups due to issues like PCOD, stress, etc. The internet is rife with articles on how to increase hair volume and thickness naturally. Many Krya customers ask us if using single Ayurvedic herbs like fenugreek, Amla, etc. can improve volume of your hair, promote hair growth or thicken hair naturally.
The importance of Diwali Cleaning
This post was last updated on October 20, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran It was 2002 in Green Park, Delhi. I was a lowly Management Trainee in Sales living in a 2 room Barsati in an upscale neighbourhood in Delhi. My landlord had built a bunch of 1 and 2 room sets in an outhouse off his main house to rent to women students and women employees who lived in Delhi and wanted a safe, yet convenient place to live out of and commute. That it was about 50 km one way from my place of work is beside the point
Acacia concinna | Shikakai | ayurvedic properties & medicinal benefits
This post was last updated on November 2, 2022 by Preethi Sukumaran Acacia concinna , better known as Shikakai, is a herb many of us are familiar with in the Indian sub-continent . As children, many of us would have cried furiously from its sharp, stinging sensation when it accidentally entered the eyes. Acacia concinna is used for a lot more than just hair care in Ayurveda. It has been documented across texts for its cleansing, wound healing, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. In this article, we will delve into the properties of this ayurvedic herb, its features & its general
Benefits of Henna | Lawsonia inermis
Henna . Mehndi Leaf. Marudhani Illai. If you are in the Indian subcontinent, you would have definitely encountered this beautiful leaf that dyes your skin a pretty shade of orange red. And you might have grown up seeing many women using this to decorate their hands or dye their hair. But did you know that Henna is so much more than a hair dye? it has many medicinal uses as per classical Ayurvedic texts. There are also many important restrictions we must be aware of when we decide to use Henna. A Botanical introduction to Henna Lawsonia inermis or Henna
