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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 for overall health and well-being. These were often woven into religious or traditional customs so that the benefits reached even the most ignorant of the masses. Unfortunately, in recent times, many...

With the ever-increasing pace of life, we've got more dependent on products bought conveniently off the shelf without stopping to think about the ingredients. Here, I share with you my experience with reading labels and how that turned out to be a eye-opener.

A guide to 15 of the most toxic chemicals found in your skincare products.

Discover why transitioning to sustainable skincare is crucial for your well-being and the environment. Learn about the negative impacts of mainstream skincare products, from chemicals to packaging, and how sustainable skincare protects your health, prevents pollution, reduces waste, and embraces the power of nature. Also why Parama Naturals is "ultimately sustainable" for people and the planet.

The global skincare industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that has a significant negative impact on people and the environment. Chemical-based skincare products, especially leave-on products like moisturizers and serums can cause a lot of harm to the people who use them like allergies, asthma, breathing problems, hormonal disruptions and even cancer. In addition, they cause pollution, harm aquatic life, contaminate soil and pollute...

Discover the significance of turmeric in Indian festivals like Gudi Padwa and Ugadi. From decorating bamboo sticks to making sweet flatbreads Puran Poli, Ugadi Pachadi or Haldi Ubtan, turmeric is a staple ingredient used to symbolize good luck, prosperity, and positivity. The Ayurvedic paste, Haldi Ubtan, is applied to the skin during Gudi Padwa celebrations to brighten and heal the skin, while the bitter...

Turmeric is an essential part of all Hindu religious rituals and festivals, including Gauri-Ganesh celebrated in Bhadrapad, the sixth month of the Hindu calendar. So what makes Turmeric so special? What is it that makes it such an important part of our rituals? Find out in this blog.

Many skincare chemicals affect people's health. Allergies in the short term (rashes, asthma) to endocrine dysfunctions (PCOS, thyroid) in the medium term and even cancer (breast cancer, skin cancer) in the long term. Read about 3 common ingredients in skincare products and their harmful effects on women's health. These effects are often discovered only when it is too late - late in life with cancer, or...