venue If you are in for some pampering, head to ‘Blliis by Ravissant’, the ‘organic green salon and spa’ in New Delhi. On offer is a wide range of services in hair styling, skin care, hand and foot care, as well as spa services, most of which are certifiably eco-friendly. This sprawling haven is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and an international team of professionals who ensure that you experience the most revolutionary beauty care techniques. And, besides indulging your body, you could indulge your taste buds as well with legendary French treats!
	tip To make a ‘green acne control face pack’, grind together 2 tsp each of methi leaves, holy basil leaves and mint leaves. Add some powdered oats to make a smooth paste. Apply for 10 minutes daily for a week. This grandma’s ‘oily skin pimple pack’ removes the dead cells making your face look brighter and cleaner. Oats are said to be highly absorptive, hypoallergenic, and can be used to cleanse, exfoliate, soften and soothe most skin types.
	whiff Calvin Klein extends the ‘Beauty’ fragrance family with its latest launch, Sheer Beauty. While the original evokes timeless beauty and elegance, the new edition is more charming and youthful. The floral-fruity fragrance, that comes enclosed in a delicate blush-toned bottle, opens with notes of bergamot, red berries and peach Bellini. At the heart, rest demure scents of peony, pink lily and jasmine. The base is velvety due to accords of sandalwood, musk and vanilla blossom.
	pick This summer greet a new product which takes you a step closer to the universal beauty goal of a flawless complexion – Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution by Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions. This fast-acting serum evens out skin tone, diminishes dark spots to impart overall radiance and luminosity to the skin. A technological breakthrough is that its key ingredient Activated C (latest generation Vitamin C derivative) limits not just excessive melanin production but breaks up existing melanin clusters (that form a dark spot). Along with white birch and peony extracts, Activated C facilitates the appearance of discolouration correction and provides enhanced skin clarity. The formula’s light yet hydrating texture works for all skin types. In a country like ours where pigmentation is undoubtedly the foremost skin concern, this product is definitely worth a try!
	flashback It is believed that Japanese geishas achieved their youthful beauty by applying a few drops of camellia oil each day for ageless skin and lustrous hair. Camellia oil’s use is documented as far back as 3,000 years ago, when the barefoot doctors, who travelled on foot from village to village, used it on the skin and in herbal pastes to treat dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. It is known to combat stretch marks and revitalise hair growth.

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