Now, if we need any tips on beauty or makeup, it takes less than a second to get answers from all kinds of experts on the net. Back in my school days when there was no Google, YouTube or beauty blog, I used to rely on magazines for my beauty fix. A column that I used to follow regularly was the one that beauty expert and naturalist Suparna Trikha used to write for Graphiti. I actually had a notebook which I named My Beauty Diary where I would jot down her tips each week so as not to forget them later. She still writes that column for Graphiti, I still look forward to that column every week and much of what I do in terms of skin and hair care is based on what I have learnt from her over the years. And guess what? She is coming to The Market Place at Vedic Village Kolkata to share her knowledge, to give us tips on how to get naturally beautiful skin and how to transition to a chemical-free life. It is my honor to be one of the partner bloggers of The Market Place and to get the opportunity to interact with her and talk about all things beauty.
The Market Place is a celebration of natural living. From celebrity chefs to Ayurvedic healers, from beauty and fitness experts to organic farmers, from traditional craftspeople to naturalists, you can interact with people and stories that will bring to life what it means to exist naturally, in perfect harmony with the environment.
Suparna Trikha, rightly referred to as the first lady of natural beauty will be at The Market Place on 10th and 11th November and she has sessions on both the days. You can attend either the free sessions or you can also book a personal session with her for Rs 2000 per head. Read on for details…..
10th Nov
- 2.15 pm – 3 pm – Free session on ‘Transition to naturally beautiful skin’
- 3.15 pm onwards – Personal sessions (This requires pre-registration. The registration number is 83359 34333)
11th Nov
- 11 am to 2 pm – Personal sessions (This requires pre-registration. The registration number is 83359 34333)
I am really looking forward not just to the session with Suparna Trikha but to the two days at The Market Place. There is much to be learnt and of course I am looking forward to also having a lot of fun. I hope I see some of you this weekend :). Before I sign off, here are a few home remedies from Suparna Trikha to make you look good especially for the wedding season. For more such tips, meet her at The Market Place!
For Dry Skin
Take 1 tsp oatmeal, add 1 tsp of honey, milk and the paste of 5 almonds. Mix well and apply on to the skin. Leave on for 10 minutes and scrub off patting with just a wee bit of milk. Wash face with cold water.
For Combination Skin
Take 4 ground green olives, 1 tsp fresh aloe vera gel, 2 tsp orange peel powder and 2 tsp yoghurt. Mix well and apply to skin and leave on for 10 minutes. Pat with rose water and scrub off. It should be done only 3 times a week.
For Gorgeous Hair
Do have regular oil massages followed by steaming, preferably with a good quality Mahabhringraj oil (the king of hair herbs) or Brahmi oil. Another incredible hair paste that can be used once every ten days is – 1 mashed avocado mixed with a little milk and 1 tsp pure desi ghee. Apply all over hair and cover with a shower cap for an hour. Shampoo with a mild herbal shampoo.