10 Reasons to Switch to a Natural Skincare Regime

Everything that we need for our physical, mental and spiritual nourishment and rejuvenation is well provided for by nature. Since time immemorial, we Indians have turned to nature for most of our heal

Embrace the Monsoon Glow: 11 Essential Monsoon Skincare and Haircare Tips from Parama Naturals

The monsoon season brings relief from the scorching heat and rejuvenates nature with its refreshing showers. However, it also brings along certain challenges for our skin and hair. To maintain healthy

15 Pre Bridal Skincare Routine Tips for Beautiful Looks on Wedding Day

15 Ayurveda Skin care Tips and Body Care During Summer

Ayurveda Skin care Tips: The sun is our body’s most powerful source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium and phosphorus. However, too much exposure to sunlight and extreme heat, especially d

15 Toxic & Harmful Chemicals for Skin to Watch in your SkinCare Products

Harmful Chemicals for Skin: A few life-changing experiences acted as triggers for me to stop and spend a minute on reading the labels of every personal care product that I used for myself or my family

Are the cosmetics that you use likely to harm your health severely?

Do you use cosmetics simply to moisturize, or to look younger or more beautiful? The cosmetics industry has grown exponentially over the years. This growth coupled with consumer demands has led to th

Winter Skincare Routine - 3 Steps for a Healthy Glowing Skin

Your skin is a very important part of your body that needs extra care, especially in winter. Usually, the skin feels patchy, dry and often itchy in winters. It is essential to have a winter skincare r

3-Way Sustainable Skincare with Parama Naturals

With rising awareness about the short-and long-term effects of chemical-based commercial skincare products on not just individuals but on the environment as well, more people are turning towards produ

5 Summer Skin Problems and Solutions

Summer Skin Problems: When the sun blazes hot, the fragrance of jasmine, the colours of the yellow laburnum and the taste of mangoes comes alive! The temperatures range from hot to extremely hot and

5 Tips for Hair Care in Rainy Season

Rainy season is finally upon us bringing with it the much-needed respite from the scorching heat of the summers. But that may not be good news for your hair. Most rainy days are bad hair days for quit

7 Must-dos for Glowing Skin & Overall Wellness in Winter as per Ayurveda (Shishir Ritucharya)

A New Year. Resolutions to stay healthy, happy & prosperous during the year and create plans of self care to ensure that they will happen. Winter. The coldest season in the northern hemisphere. Dry w

7 Reasons why Parama Products should be your Skincare Companion for Life

Parama Naturals brings back the magic of the all-powerful, time-tested turmeric for skincare and wellness in our busy, fast-paced modern lives. Get all the benefits of turmeric application for your f

9 Days of Navratri Devi Names - Rediscovering the Power of Parama Gauri (Turmeric)

9 Days of Navratri Devi Names: When one does a deep dive into Indian culture, one can see how scientifically designed our society has been in weaving foods, culture, leisure activities, daily routines

Monsoon for Kids - 9 Problem & Safety Precautions During Rainy Season

Monsoon for Kids: If you ask any child what their favourite season is, we are sure 9 out of 10 would say it is the rainy or monsoon season. For an adult, too, the word Monsoon itself can be so nostal

What is Serums: Types, Benefits, How to Use How to Make

Serums are formulations which are applied topically in addition to or as an alternative to moisturizing lotions and creams. These formulations, although lighter than moisturizers in texture, are more

Turmeric Shakti - 19 benefits and counting!

Have you ever wondered about why Turmeric is considered as the cure-all for most ills in India?  Have you ever wondered why Turmeric is considered as the cure-all for most ailments in India? In my

Ginger Oil for Body Massage

Ginger has a long history of use in different forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It has been used to reduce nausea, help digestion, help fight the flu and cold, and so on. It has stress-r

Monsoon Ayurvedic Health Care and Wellness Tips

Monsoons are the perfect time to enjoy the pleasant weather with a cup of hot masala chai and pakodas (deep-fried fritters), steaming hot momos, or a roasted bhutta (corn on the cob). And yet, this we

Ayurvedic Oil Massage for Babies - Why, When & How?

If you are reading this blog ayurvedic oil massage for babies, you have probably just welcomed a little bundle of joy to the family or are awaiting one. So, congratulations! If you are a new, first-t

Building anti-fragility - before, during and after COVID 19!

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on most people! Physically, financially, mentally, emotionally. Despite personal, professional and societal issues, it has been so heart-warming to see so man

Want Better Sleep for Good Health and Beauty?

Sleep is a vital aspect of our daily lives and is essential for maintaining good health. Research at the Johns Hopkins University and other well-known institutions focused on sleep research has shown

Celebrating sustainability - today and always

Not just today, but each and every day, at Parama Naturals, we celebrate sustainability for the self and the planet!From philosophy to concept to final execution, enabling a sustainable ecosystem for

Collaboration for continuing traditional livelihoods

Empowering the grass-roots is critical for a stable society and economic, social and digital empowerment complement each other towards building a sustainable business. Parama Naturals is partnering wi

Tackling Childhood Asthma -- Our 5-Pronged Approach

                                       On my drive back home from work one day, I had a sense of trepidation. I just knew that my 1 year, 3-month-old daughter would be sick that ev

ParamaTalks with Shumita Mahajan - Dancing with Dosas - Wellness Treasures in Unusual Places

"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players...and one man in his life plays many roles" - Shakespeare (As You Like It) Its as true then, as it is now, isn’t it? In fact, even

Demystifying Nanoparticles and why you should care about them - By Jahnavi Jethmalani

Everything we do not know about the chemicals we use on our skin could fill a very thick book. A very large and important chapter in this book would have to be on the impact of nanoparticles. With the

Diwali Gift Ideas: Sustainable Gifts for This Festive Season

Don’t you feel delighted when you receive a Diwali gift?   This festive season, make your loved ones gift feel the same too, with packs of unique, sustainable skincare and wellness to help them lo

Homemade Face Serum/DIY Serums for Beautiful Skin

Homemade Face Serum/DIY Serums for Beautiful Skin: We have already talked about the beauty benefits of serums in our blog 'ALL ABOUT SERUMS'. But the commercially available ones may not be the elixir

DRIP IRRIGATION for your SKIN

Our skin is not only a reflection of our outer appearance but of our internal health as well. While following a well-balanced diet and drinking an adequate amount of water is essential for maintainin

Effective ecosystem through collaborative efforts for revival of livelihoods

Gauri, like many other women in the urban communities of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, learnt sewing and entrepreneurship skills and set up home based tailoring business. That is how she earned a living.

9 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Sustainable Skincare for Ourselves and the Environment

Sustainable living often focus on reducing plastic waste, embracing a minimalist lifestyle and energy conservation, but specific aspects like the harmful effects of chemicals in skincare products a

Ever wondered why the delicious Til-Gud is a significant part of Lohri and Sankranti?

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu and Pongal mark the end of the harvest season, and are one of the few festivals in India based on the movement of the sun. These festivals fall in the Winter Season or Sh

Festive Gifting - Traditional Skincare and Wholesome Solutions

With the festive season just around the corner, the festive mood is building up in the air. From finding the perfect festive gift solutions to the traditional self-care before the ceremonies, everyone

Gauri-Ganesh and the Haldi Connection

Turmeric / Haldi / Manjal is conspicuous by its presence in almost all of religious and/or auspicious rituals of Hindu festivals. Have you ever wondered, why? It is amazing how our wise ancestors lin

Gudi Padwa & Ugadi Traditions with Turmeric for Wellness

In India, the Spring or Vernal Equinox (Basant Sampat or Vasant Vishuva) marks the celebrations of Gudi Padwa (in the western region of India) and Ugadi (in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka) to

Haldi Ubtan Reimagined - Reviving a Dying Tradition the Parama Way!

The application of Haldi Ubtan (Turmeric paste or ‘Uthana’ as it is called in some parts of India) is an integral part of the Indian traditional setting. It weaves its way through ceremonies or

5 days of Diwali 2024: How does Parama Symbolize Overall wellness?

5 days of Diwali 2024: One of the most common greetings to our loved ones is  wish you good health, wealth and happiness. Diwali is truly a festival that epitomizes all these, and so when we say, Ha

Parama Turmeric Oils--Haldi ka Suraksha Chakra

Our skin performs a dual function. It not only protects us from the harsh external environment, but also reflects our internal health and sounds the alarm bells if there is something amiss. Therefore,

ParamaTalks with Sajida Bagwan - How Sports skills turn into Life skills

Are all of us are meant to be sports-persons? No! But do we need to bring a little bit of sport into each of our own lives? Yes!   Apart from being a sense of nationalistic pride and collective high

How to celebrate a chemical-free Holi

A. HOLI SKIN CARE          Holi is one of the Indian’s most awaited festivals. It celebrates the arrival of spring, and it signifies the triumph of good over evil. Indians and some of Asian

How to create a simple, sustainable skin-care routine in just 3 steps

Create your personalised skin care routine based on the core principles of Ayurveda, India's ancient system of good health, in just 3 simple steps. Following a regular skincare regimen often takes a

How to get clear beautiful skin with Ayurveda or “A-Beauty” Routine

Everyone desires to look good. And having a clear and beautiful complexion is key to that. Dreams of having a blemish-free glowing skin are packaged and marketed well by the cosmetic industry today

Nasya Therapy: Ginger for Nasal or Sinus Congestion

Ginger for Nasal or Sinus: “Adrak-waali Chai” or ginger tea is the first home remedy that we often turn to when we feel the onset of a cold or a throat infection or even in case of a headache, isn

Ginger Oil For Re-energizing and Relaxing

Feeling exhausted after a hectic day or a late night? Would you believe it if we told you that the instant pick-me-up remedy lies in your kitchen in the form of the humble Ginger? Yes, you heard us ri

Ginger Oil for Menstrual Cramps/Periods: Relieving Pain

Ginger Oil for Menstrual Cramps: Anti-inflammatory and stress-relieving Ginger has been used in traditional medicine for relieving pain in muscles and tissues, while calming the nerves. In Ayurveda,

Ginger Oil for Stomach Pain/Ache, Indigestion and Nausea

Ginger Oil for Stomach Pain: Ginger has been used for centuries as a spice in India, China and most of South-East Asia. However, flavoring the food was not the only reason it was added to our tradit

Ginger Oil for Foot Massage

Ayurveda recommends Pada Abhyanga or Pada Ghata (Foot Oil Massage) as part of one’s Dinacharya (daily routine). This should ideally be done just before bed-time, and preferably, with sesame oil and

Ginger Oil for Face and Skincare Benefits

Ginger Oil for Face: Ginger is well known for its antioxidant-rich and blood purifying properties.  Ayurveda recommends different face-care routines using Ginger to clarify skin, cleanse pores, redu

Ginger for Pain And Muscle Stiffness

Ginger for Pain: Modern scientific research now shows that Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient and may help in treating symptoms of arthritis—both osteo and rheumatoid. In Ayurveda, p

Importance of Ayurvedic Body Oil Massage during Pregnancy - Why & How?

Pregnancy is a beautiful and exciting phase in a woman's life. Looking forward to the new life blossoming within brings a natural smile and glow to the mom-to-be.  But it's also a time when a woman m

Importance of Reading Product Labels and Understanding

As a generation, we consume more packaged foods and personal care products than the ones before us did. Hardly do we ever stop and see what all goes inside these packaged products to make them more at

Learn to Read Labels: Talk by Geeta Prakash at Webinar organized by Moneylife Foundation

"The sum and substance of all cosmetic products is that the large print giveth and the small print taketh away," The importance of reading and understanding labels on your skincare products, especiall

Learning from age old community practices - By Sonia Garcha

Kamal is my cook and has also brought me up since my school days. Saturdays meant washing our hair and after that she would religiously oil my hair. She claims ever since I stopped this practice I hav

Skincare for Moms and Babies

Surbhi Bhatia, Founder, The Mom Store in conversation with Geeta Prakash, Founder, Parama Naturals Parama Naturals offers a range of natural ingredients turmeric-infused skincare products that work wo

Malabar Kokum Butter benefits for skin and hair

Malabar Kokum butter is actually an oil extracted from the seeds of a fruit-bearing tree called Kokum. It contains a type of saturated fat called stearic acid which makes the butter remain solid even

Oil Massage Routine for Health and Beauty

‘Abhyanga’ or a full-body massage is recommended as a daily practice (Dinacharya) in Ayurveda for overall good health and glowing skin.  According to Ayurveda, this process of massaging oil all

Natural Skin Care Routine for Winter | Tips for Pre-Winter Skincare and Wellness

- By Sonia Mathur  Natural Skin Care Routine: The nip in the air, drop in humidity levels and cool breezes have announced the arrival of the winter season. It is time to air your woolens as you pack

Parama Naturals at Gudi Padwa Festive Exhibition, Deccan Gymkhana Club, Pune

Get Summer-Ready with the Parama Naturals’ Join us in Gudi Padwa Festive Exhibition At Deccan Gymkhana Club, Pune On Friday 25 and Saturday 26 March 2022 From 11.00 AM to 09.00 PM Share with friends

Parama Naturals' Sustainability Giveaway Contest!

Celebrating our environment-people and planet each and every day. Giveaway Alert! Participate in the Parama Naturals Sustainability Contest starting from 1st leading upto World Environment Day on the

Parama Naturals works on advancing community livelihoods

"In every community, there is work to be done. In every heart, there is the power to do it. – Marianne Williamson And when this power is unleashed through a collaborative effort, the outcome is ma

ParamaTalks on Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

We all thought come 2021 and life would be “NORMAL”!But is it?Professionals or homemakers, as women, each one of us play multiple roles including shouldering the family caregiving responsibilities

Parama's journey into Sustainable Livelihoods

Community is not just one more stakeholder, but the very purpose of business.” Jamshedji Tata, founder of the Tata Group After almost two and a half decades of diverse experience in Strategy, B

ParamaTalks - Season 1

Parama Naturals introduced ParamaTalks as a series of conversations with experts on a variety of topics so that people can make well-informed choices in holistic and integrative wellness - physical,

ParamaTalks with Sajida Bagwan - How Sports skills lead to Life Skills

Are all of us meant to be sports-persons? No!But do we need to bring a little bit of sport into each of our own lives?Yes!Apart from being a sense of nationalistic pride and collective highs that wat

Participate in Father’s Day Contest

Share your love and appreciation for your Dad with us. Participate in the Parama Naturals' Father's Day Contest and win a gift for your first super-hero! Rules: Browse through the products on our webs

PostPartum/Postnatal Massage for Depression, Hair Loss Treatments & After Delivery Care for Mother

- By Sonia Mathur Postpartum Massage care is a very important step towards long-term health and well-being of a woman after giving birth. A woman's body goes through several physical, social, and psyc

Self-care Routine - Daily 2-minute Self-Love With Parama Naturals

Self-care Routine: Spring time and love is in the air! It's time to express your love to the most important and special person in your life--YOU!! Yes, you heard us right—Valentine's Day or any othe

Premature Aging: Protect your skin from Early Ageing

Premature Aging: Ageing is inevitable. It is a natural process. As we women age, our skin changes. Oxidative stress due to excessive dryness and exposure to pollutants and sun leads to wrinkles and fi

Itchy Red Patches on Face and Skin

Red patches on the skin are typically due to inflammation on the surface or inside the body due to which there is an increased rush of blood to the surface. This can happen due to many reasons:   �

Celebrate Rakshabandhan with the turmeric bond of protection and care

Raksha bandhan, which literally means “the bond that protects”, is a cherished festival amongst Indians, where the sibling bond is considered sacred. Rakshabandhan celebrates this unbreakable bond

Rediscover the Power of Abhyanga Massage (oil massage) for Women’s Wellness

In the fast-paced modern life, women, more than anyone else, juggle several roles and responsibilities. Added to the traditional roles of nurturing families, they have added roles of maintaining socia

Revival of livelihoods in urban communities

In a free enterprise, the community is not just another stakeholder, but is in fact the very purpose of its existence - Jamshetji Tata Last few months of lockdown has had a disastrous effect on loc

Skincare Routine (Ritucharya) for Winters

The winter season (Shishir Ritu) is perhaps the harshest on the skin with the humidity levels dropping. The temptation to take long hot showers with chemical-laden soaps and use of heaters further str

Save Yourself and Save Mother Earth from Chemical-Based skincare Products

We all want to look good. Right? Absolutely! This universal "want" is reflected in the global skincare products industry statistics, which is a multi-billion dollar industry, and growing at a rapid

Self-Care with Oils during Monsoons

The word monsoon brings to mind cool weather, the pitter-patter of raindrops, greenery and freshness all around. Rains symbolize cleansing, freshness and rejuvenation. I love sitting by the window whe

Vasant Ritu: Self-Love for Good Health During Spring Season

Spring Season or Vasant Ritu: Spring is in the air! Flowers blooming everywhere. Glorious colours. Bright sunshine. Warmer temperatures as the sun has started its ascent into the northern hemisphere,

Self-Care Tips for Leaders, Moms & Caregivers - Why Wear Own Oxygen Mask?

Self-Care Tips: In today's VUCA times (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous), the entire world seems to be in a state of emergency. The workplace is stressful. Hectic roles, leading teams phys

Abhyangasnan: Significance and Benefits of Doing

Cleanse, relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and senses this Gudi Padwa with an Abhyangasnan with Parama Naturals oils.  It is amazing how our ancient sages incorporated everything that benefits the

Simplified Best Skincare Routine for Men

Skincare Routine for Men: Long gone are the days when beauty and skin care products were limited to women. The modern man is as conscious of the need to not just look good and youthful but also stay h

Soap Bars for a Cleaner You and a Greener Planet

Many of us would remember using soap bars in our childhood. We probably used the same soap bar on our hair too. There were a few soaps available specially advertised for hair wash. That was before we

The Balancing Act - for women from all walks of life - By Dr Manisha Doiphode

Haven’t we all struggled between personal, professional and family goals? Or between personal interests and calls of duty at different stages in life? Inspired by Stephen Covey and Hawking, Manisha

Moisturizers for Healthy Skin

Do We Really Need Moisturizers? Yes!! We do need moisturizers. The importance of moisturizing cannot be emphasized enough. Moisturizing is an important and integral part of a good skincare regime. An

Therapeutic benefits of Lavender in aromatherapy and skin application

Lavender oil, prominently derived from Lavandula angustifolia is popularly known for being a therapeutic agent. Considered as a multi-dimensional plant in the western natural healing systems of aroma

Three Critical Soap-Selection Criteria

WHAT ARE SOAPS? How many of us make an informed decision while choosing a soap bar amongst the plethora available in the market? To be honest, like most other young girls, I never put much thought int

Tips for Healthy & Glowing Skin during Monsoons

- By Sonia Mathur The parched earth has been longing for the much-awaited rains, and starts soaking in the first few showers. The petrichor or soundhi khushboo brings a smile to your face, as you c

Top 5 Tips for Runners and Fitness Enthusiasts Inspired From Ayurveda to Prevent Injury and Promote Muscle Recovery

Tips for Runners: Embarking on a journey of intense workouts and regular runs is indeed a commendable step towards a healthier lifestyle. It helps in overall physical fitness, strength building, stami

Safe Holi - Tips & Tricks for a Skin-friendly Colourful Holi

Holi is one of the Indian’s most awaited festivals. It celebrates the arrival of spring, and it signifies the triumph of good over evil. Indians and some of Asian countries people celebrate Holi by

Create your own Natural Moisturizer with Turmeric Essential Oil & Aloe Vera

 Would you like to get the benefits of turmeric for your skin but without the yellow stain and the greasiness of oils? Here’s a quick recipe for creating your own moisturiser--nourishing food for

Wake up, teenagers! Know your skincare - By Navya Bhamidipati

Everyday, there’s so many teenagers that apply a ton of cosmetics on their body. Right from their face wash to a whole sophisticated makeup routine. Most parents, like mine, restrict the amount of m

Defying Skin Ageing the Parama Way

Since ancient times, youth and beauty have been desired by people across civilizations. From using elixirs and potions to gain everlasting youth to the current obsession with plastic surgeries, peopl

Discover the Secret Ingredient in Parama Products

First things First: Why Turmeric?   Turmeric, India’s ancient skincare and wellness ingredient, is known for its immunity-boosting, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, antifungal, anti

Why are Antioxidants Important in Skincare?

Collagen is a natural protein that is found abundantly in our skin and provides strength and structure to it. The breakdown of this protein is what makes our skin look wrinkled, patchy and old. Exposu

A 5-Pronged Balanced Approach to Skin Health

     "Be good to your skin. You'll wear it everyday for the rest of your life"                                                                               

Skincare for Pregnant Women, Mums and Babies - Parama Naturals

Skincare for Pregnant: Becoming a mother is perhaps the most beautiful and tender aspect of a woman’s life. It is often said that a child gives birth to a mother. It is a new and exciting phase of a

Women’s Day Contest 2022

What Makes Your Skin Glow?  Share Your Favorite Skincare Tips & Win an Exclusive Prize this Women's Day!Here’s your chance to win a 100% Natural Daily Skin Care Routine Gift Hamper of Parama Natura

World Cancer Day

Every year, 4th of February is observed as World Cancer Day to spread awareness about Cancer and its various aspects including prevention, treatment and care.   According to a report published by the

Yellow Ribbon Fair - A win-win for all

Empowering the grassroots is critical for a stable society and economic, social and digital empowerment complement each other towards building a sustainable business. With inclusivity and sustainabili

Yoga and Abhyanga Benefits - for physical & psychological wellbeing

Yoga and Abhyanga are complementary practices stemming from the same ancient Vedic tradition of India and are deeply intertwined. According to Dr. David Frawley, an American Yogi and Ayurveda practit

Yoga and Turmeric-Health and beauty inside & outside

Yoga and Turmeric have recently gained popularity the world over(especially during the Covid-19 pandemic with Turmeric lattes and pranayama being the top contenders in the list of effective precaution

Yoga for Humanity

Yoga for Humanity: The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us a lesson or two. Rudely stopped by the pandemic in our fast-paced tracks, we got time to focus more on what is really important-- our physical a

Zingiber Officinale: The Mighty, All-Powerful Ginger

The common Ginger has many benefits beyond flavouring your favourite stir-fry recipe or easing an upset stomach.  Zingiber officinale, as it is called, is one of the most commonly used herbs in tradi