UV rays from the sun and skin cancers have always been interlinked. A lot of research has been done to assess if taking precautionary measures like using sunscreen, wearing hats and sunglasses or staying in the shade are effective in preventing – or at least reduce the risk – of being struck by skin cancer.

Mother Nature has blessed us with a treasure trove of botanicals that can be utilized to soothe, pamper and regenerate the skin. Many traditional and trusted healing effects of plants and herbs have also been validated by science. So if you’re in the mood to go all natural for your skincare needs, here are some easy recipes you can try using easily available ingredients from the chemist.

While we all want our skin to look healthy, youthful and flawless, achieving it can be immensely challenging due to the confluence of many factors such as skin type, genes and environmental irritants. Many skincare enthusiasts are willing to spend hundreds of dollars every month on beauty products to give the best care possible for their skin and complexion. But there are also those who rely on nature’s bountiful gifts and create their own DIY skin regimen and in the process save a lot of money. Here are some of the more popular homemade beauty brews you may want try…

Beating Father Time has been one of man’s timeless quests. The Greek poet Homer considered old age “loathsome”; Shakespeare described aging as a “hideous winter”; and Mark Twain said that “if we could only be born at the age of 80 and gradually approach 18″. To preserve her youthful beauty, Cleopatra bathed in the milk […]

There are basically two types of aging – intrinsic and extrinsic aging. The first is genetically driven and cellular programmed thus inevitable. The second – extrinsic or skin aging – is caused by the exposure to various environmental stressors which can be mitigated through proactive and preventive measures such as adopting a healthy lifestyle by […]

The Sakura flower (cherry blossom) belongs to the rose family, Rosaceae, and is a cultural icon in Japan. 
It even has its own cherry blossom viewing festival known as hanami, the Japanese tradition of welcoming spring and appreciating the transient beauty of nature. People will gather at parks and hold feasts with family and friends under the flowering sakura trees, sometimes until late at night. The Sakura season coincides with spring in Japan.