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Alchemy & The Elements
The ancient seers asserted that only substance or matter can produce an effect on the five senses. If you can experience something, then this experience occurs because you have come in contact with substance or matter. These seers conceived of substance or matter as having five forms. Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Ether.
Vibrational Cosmetics
The human body is equipped with a fascinating healing mechanism in its inherent physiology. Many factors govern healing within the body, that are not limited to the anatomical body, but also require a state balance and harmony in the Ethereal bodies of our multidimensional state of existence. These include both the Emotional Body and Energetic body, as well as the Mental Body. Regenerative science is an ever-expanding field.
Natural Remedies for Thinning Hair
Hair grows out of tiny pockets in your skin called ‘follicles’. It grows from roots made up of cells of proteins. There are blood vessels under your scalp which feed the blood giving rise to more cells and thereby making the hair grow.
As it grows, it passes the oil glands (sebaceous) which add oil to hair keeping it shiny and lustrous. The hair shaft is the part of the hair you see outside is actually dead hair. It’s only the root that grows!
Everything you need to know about Retinol
Retinol is one of the most powerful anti-aging ingredients. It can help turn back the clock on the aging process assisting in the diminishing of fine lines, wrinkles and a loss of skin suppleness. Perhaps you have heard of how Retinol can magically restore your youth, or you are skeptical about its effectiveness? Learning of what Retinol is and how it can contribute to your beauty care regime, can help you make all the difference in your cosmetic routine.
Your Daily Dose for Green Beauty
Green is the color always associated with vitality, life, health and healing. The earth resonates with the color and lush green landscapes always give a sense of rejuvenation and peace to the mind. Similarly greens in our daily meals help heal the gut and create a sense of “harmony” within our skin-gut-brain microbiome axis. As a physician greatly inspired by this sense of harmony not just in life but also in creating beauty, I strongly recommend greens in the daily diet. Here is some deeper insight on how this food group can greatly influence our being and also help us create harmony mind-body and skin.
Creating Beauty Mind Body Skin
We often get asked about our unique mind body skin comprehensive approach. This blog summarizes some of our core concepts relating to this unique approach. To really dive deeper into the concept of Mindfulness and beauty, we need to first understand what is that makes one ‘beautiful’. Is it all just an external phenomenon observed on the surface of the skin, or is there a stronger mental and organic component to beauty, and is it connected to one’s “LifeForce” (Prana).
Micro-currents for the skin
Microcurrent. You don’t exactly hear that word in your everyday conversations. So what does microcurrent mean? What are some benefits to your skin? First, the word microcurrent depicts high frequency and galvanic currents, here are some of the benefits listed below.
Mango Smoothie for Mind Body Skin
Mangoes are considered as Ayurvedic super fruits. Ripe mangoes pacify Pitta and is nourishing to heart and tissues according to Ayurveda principles. Mangoes are natural diuretic and prevents constipation and improves digestion.
Aromatherapy for Mind Body Skin
Our body functions as a unit, and so the health and vitality of the organs are interdependent, if we are stressed, it has an impact on hour mind, body and our skin. For centuries herbs and essences have been used in holistic medicine as well as the power of their aroma has been used to stimulate and calm the body. Natural Aroma play a strong role in our approach to beauty at BE Mind Body Skin, from laser treatments to vibrational healing or skin maintenance sessions. Our exclusive cosmetic line KYVTA also uses the benefits of natural ingredients and aroma for helping create a balanced mind body skin connection.
Why knowing your Dosha (Body Type) is helpful?
Ayurveda attributes the constitutional characteristics of an individual to the preponderance of certain “doshas”. Three main doshas are described, viz. vata, pitta and kapha. The combination of these doshas in each person will be different and this unique combination of doshas in a person is described as “Prakriti”. To simplify this it is the constitution of the elements within the body: Fire, Water, Earth, Air and Ether.
Coconut Chutney
Here is a tasty Ayurvedic recipe to have as a garnish, or a sauce dip made with fresh coconuts. A heathy Gut is a healthy mind-body &skin !
Aromatherapy and Doshas
In our comprehensive consults we determine the elements that are predominant in the body. A we refer to the Ayurvedic system of “body type analysis to determine the constitution. Further Aromatherapy oils can be classified based on the Dosha system. Here is a short overview of the essentials oils based on the ancient eastern science of Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic Herb “Triphala” for Gut Health
At BE Mind Body Skin, we take gut health seriously, and believe that the ‘Harmony in the Skin-Gut-Brain connections helps the body and its organs function optimally. Triphala is beneficial for digestion and elimination. It acts as a laxative and Triphala is a blend of three herbs. It's famous for its anti-aging effects since ages. In the ancient texts of Ayurveda, It is included under the category 'Rasayana' which means Rejuvenation.
Mantra science for the mind body skin
Mantras are words or syllables in Sanskrit which when repeated in meditation helps you transcend into a higher state of consciousness. They are typically melodic, mathematically structured meters, believed to be resonant with numinous qualities.
Herbology At BE Mind Body Skin: Lavender and its benefits
At BE Mind Body Skin we love the power of natural herbs and their essence to facilitate the mind body skin connection and allow for regeneration and rejuvenation to happen from a more deeper space within the spirit not just externally on the physical body.
Healing is a big part of our spa services that focus on allowing the skin to heal and regenerate from external stress, trauma and oxidative damage. This is where we find the importance of using botanicals in combination with out serivices and cosmetics treatments.
Teenage Acne : Our unique approach at BE Mind Body Skin
This topic is very popular, and so we will discuss this topic in a couple of blogs. In this one I will discuss our approach to Acne in general at BE. Almost 75-80% of teens deal with some form of acne during the transitional years into adulthood. Dermatological science has attributed the etiology to hormonal imbalance, shifting microbiome of the skin, dietary changes and several other factors including the changes in the body metabolism during these years which contributes to Acne in this age group commonly. The change in the external environment of a growing teen as well as the change in the internal body all surmounts to the ‘stress’ that the body deals with in this age group. There for much of acne care for clearing the skin and preventing future breakouts depends on creating harmony of the body within and without.
Combining the powerfull effects of Turmeric with Laser Skin Rejuvenation at BE Mind Body Skin
At BE Mind Body Skin, we believe in the power of turmeric for skin regeneration. Our in spa post-procedure treatments involve the use of turmeric to aid the effect of the lasers and peels in skin regeneration. We also have it as an at home treatment within our RoseHip Turmeric Mask oil by the KYVTA brand sold exclusively in store at our spa.
Laser hair removal in ethnic skin
Laser hair removal in ethnic skin is always a topic that we get asked on frequently by clients. The removal of unwanted hair through shaving, waxing or use of creams etc often leads to post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation and ingrown hairs for which most seek laser treatments.
Quinoa as your 'superfood'
Quinoa, often described as a ‘super food’ or a ‘super grain,’ has become popular among the health conscious, with good reason. It is a super package of protein, fiber, Vitamins and minerals