Notes from Dr Priya
Short, honest notes on Ayurvedic skin, hair and self-care. No miracle cures. Just what works and why.
Hair colour, the Ayurvedic way
Why Dr Priya colours her own hair with Mehendi and Indigo, and why it's worth the patience.
Read →Is your "anti-hair fall" shampoo really stopping hair fall?
Shampoo cleans your scalp. Hair fall is usually about something else.
Read →Why a "de-tan" facial can't remove a tan
What a tan really is, and what actually helps your skin renew itself.
Read →Champi isn't just a feel-good ritual
The science behind grandmother's oiled head massage.
Read →Red flowers, yellow oil
Why hibiscus hair oil isn't red, and why that's a good sign.
Read →Diwali begins the Abhyanga season
Why our elders started oil massage and ubtan at Narak Chaturdashi.
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