BEAUTY
DIVING SKIN DEEP WITH AYURVEDA
Raeka Panda shares the recipe for radiant skin passed down in her culture. BY RAEKA PANDA
The dawning of Ayurveda stretches deep into antiquity. It is said to be
from 1858 to 1947, the practice of Ayurveda survived. Its influence continues through generations of the South Asian diaspora. Thus we are privy to this ancient tradition that has shaped everything from our heritage to our self-care rituals, especially in the case of beauty. Here is one of India’s most popular beauty rituals that you can try from the comfort of your home.
Photo by Gaby Deimeke.
an eternal science passed from the creator to the ancient Indian mystics through meditation. India has been a legendary land of spices, precious gems and rich textiles, and has always been a tempting prospect for traders and invaders alike. Despite invasions by Genghis Khan and the Mongols in the 13th century, the conquest of much of India by the Mughals in the 16th and 17th centuries and the direct rule by the British Crown
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