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There are no women in the world who like being on periods and waiting for it eagerly. However, they start to sweat when the period gets too long or it doesn’t arrive. A healthy period cycle should be like clockwork. It should be balanced with a similar flow every cycle and, if possible, come in the same week as every month. It is pretty standard to get a period late by a week; it happens in months when you’ve had too much to drink and party. Regular alcohol and tobacco consumption are known causes of irregular periods, but a one-day party will only move the date forward or backward by a few days. For most women, a missed period is a reason to get checked for pregnancy, but only a few of them are pregnant. Pregnancy is not the only reason for a missed or delayed period. Hormonal imbalances and medical conditions are also causes of irregular and missed periods in women. Let’s get to know in detail about the reasons, worries, and solutions to irregular periods; Is it normal to miss periods? It is normal for a woman to miss her periods during some stages of life. For example, during puberty (having a period for the first few times), during breastfeeding, and during the transitional period of going toward menopause (perimenopause). If you are not in the stages of puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, you may have missed your period because of a health complication. Is it normal to have no periods for three months? The only normal cause for having no periods for three months is that you’re pregnant. The first thing you’d want to do is to get a pregnancy test. If you’re pregnant, you won’t get a period until you deliver. If a pregnancy has been completely ruled out, then it is certainly not normal to have no periods for three months. One of the main reasons for women above 35 to have no periods for a long time is that they are experiencing early perimenopause. Naturally, a mother who is still breastfeeding may also face trouble in getting regular periods. Other than all of these reasons, not having a period for three months indicates secondary amenorrhea- a stoppage in the menstrual cycle. Some people face this sudden stoppage in menstruation due to lifestyle mistakes like excessive exercise or excessive stress, both of which can cause changes in the hormones. Secondary amenorrhea can also be triggered by tumorous growths on the pituitary gland, which regulates most of the hormones required for a healthy reproductive system. An imbalance in the thyroid gland, making it hyperactive or hypoactive, can also lead to secondary amenorrhea. A simple hormonal imbalance in the body, like an increase in testosterone or a decrease in estrogen, can also lead to missed periods. Some pharmaceutical drugs also cause irregular and missed periods. Mostly antidepressants, antipsychotics, and chemotherapy medicines are the major causes of irregular periods. In some cases, it is also noted that taking regular birth control pills and suddenly stopping the usage can also cause missed periods. What are the causes of irregular and missed periods? Irregular periods can be caused due to several reasons and can have a genetic underlying condition that is carried through the women of the family. But in general, there are some common causes of missed periods- Stress The most disruptive hormone in the human body is cortisol, released when the mind goes under stress. Cortisol affects the hypothalamus, which controls the thyroid and pituitary glands and their hormones. Both are essential for the menstrual cycle, and cortisol imbalances all the hormones, causing irregular periods and the menstrual cycle. Excess travelling, professional stress, and financial issues can all cause tremendous stress, which can affect the menstrual cycle. Low or high body weight A meager body weight can also cause hormonal disruptions. Most people with extremely low weight have some eating disorder, which keeps them from getting enough nutrients to keep their hormones balanced. People with bulimia and anorexia nervosa are bound to have irregular menstrual cycles because of low body weight and inability to ovulate. Similarly, people with extremely high weight or obesity too are at risk of amenorrhea. Excess body fat leads to disturbances in insulin and cortisol levels, which cause imbalances in the hypothalamus. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) PCOS is a hormonal disorder where the eggs have trouble being released into the uterus and turn into cysts. These infertile eggs start producing lots of androgens (male hormones) in the woman’s body, causing failure of the menstrual cycle and missed periods. It creates trouble like insulin resistance and excess body hair. Some women even experience symptoms of PMS without even getting any periods. Birth control Most birth control pills have high amounts of progesterone and estrogen, which stop the release of eggs from ovaries. This causes the periods to be late or missed, especially right after starting or stopping the use of birth control pills. The effects generally vanish within three months of stopping, but they might cause long-term menstrual issues if used in excess. Chronic diseases Chronic diseases like diabetes are a leading cause of hormone disruption. They generally affect the insulin receptors in the body, creating an imbalance in blood sugars, which in turn affects the hormones and regulates menstruation. Thyroid issue Thyroid issues are one of the most common causes of irregular periods in women. A hyperactive or hypoactive thyroid gland meddles with the metabolism, which in turn affects the hormones in the body. Long-term effects cause amenorrhea. Early perimenopause Menopause is the condition where women start to lose reproductive capabilities, usually occurring at the age of 45-55. If the symptoms of menopause, like missed periods, occur before 40, it is called perimenopause. Early perimenopause is the symptom of your ovaries being unable to produce eggs. This will eventually lead to menopause and an end to menstruation for the rest of your life. Knowing your symptoms and checking your lifestyle and habits can help you to restore hormonal balance and menstrual cycles. Most of the time, dietary issues and underlying conditions are causes of irregular periods. You can regulate the hormonal balance in your body with supplementation that aims for the root cause of irregular periods. Namyaa Anartava Delayed and Irregular Periods Syrup is made with Ayurvedic herbs known to resolve issues related to the female reproductive system. It contains ingredients that help regulate hormones, prevent diabetes and its effects on hormones, and ensure a healthy and timely ovulation.  

Growth, both physical and mental, is what life is all about. But the growth that is aimed for shall also be beneficial. The human body always grows as and when we provide it with food and nutrition. Good food always has good nutrition that provides healthy and beneficial growth. Food lacking in essential nutrients or full of harmful substances like trans-fats is going to bring about growth that is neither natural nor healthy. Such growth in the body leads to higher fat around organs, blockages in the arteries, and uneven skin or stretch marks. Stretch marks trouble almost all individuals who have gone through rapid bodily changes like growth in belly fat, sudden heightening, and even pregnancy. Stretch marks occur due to sudden stretching of the skin. A steady natural growth generally doesn’t cause any stretch marks. Teenage stretch marks caused by changes in height, which usually appear on the back, disappear automatically within a few years. The stretch marks caused by weight gain or pregnancy have a lasting change on the skin as it stretches the skin within a few months. Hence, clearing the effect of these types of stretch marks requires an effective routine of home remedies to heal the skin. But first, one must know what causes the problem to solve it; What causes stretch marks? Stretch marks are a condition where our skin gets stretched beyond the point of recovery. The skin generally takes time to recover when it gets stretched. Natural stretching of the skin, caused during the growing years or steady growth in muscle size, has enough time to recover and have an even tone. However, there are times when there is rapid stretching of the skin caused due to pregnancy or sudden weight gain. There are more reasons why some get more than usual stretch marks on their skin. Here are some of the main causes of stretch marks Due to pregnancy when the skin stretches around the belly and the waist Due to weight gain in a short period where the skin gets stretched all around the body During puberty when the height and width of the body increase rapidly Excessive use of over-the-counter body creams that contain the hormone cortisol Genetically you can have stretch marks if your immediate family has stretch marks Certain ethnic groups like Latin people are known to have more stretch marks Increased cortisol hormone in the body due to Cushing Syndrome Due to a genetic medical syndrome called Ehler-Danlos Syndrome where the skin becomes too elastic and gets easily bruised if stretched When the body goes under too much oxidative stress due to unhealthy weight gain or stress, the skin gets stretch marks that are not repaired easily. Two kinds of stretch marks appear on the body. Striae rubrae are red and flat stretch marks that appear at right angles and show where the skin is being stretched. They are mostly temporary and can be lightened with care and time. The other stretch marks are called striae albae which are generally pale and wrinkle the skin on which they appear. These kinds of stretch marks are generally permanent and are caused by puberty, pregnancy, or height gain. They can always be lightened to match the skin tone but it is difficult to completely remove them. Striae rubrae can turn pale later on if not taken care of. Both kinds of stretch marks can usually be seen on breasts, hips, thighs, abdomen, and flank. How to repair stretch marks with home remedies? Some herbs and plant extracts can be used to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and give your skin an even tone. Here are some of the home remedies with plants and ingredients you can find close to you - 1. Aloe vera Aloe vera is a skin-soothing plant. The gelatine that comes out of its leaves can be used to reduce the effects of inflammation on the skin because of which stretch marks are caused. Cut an aloe vera leaf from the middle and remove the plant sap with a spoon. Apply the gel-like sap to the skin where you see stretch marks, and wash it off after 2-3 hours. 2. Coconut oil Coconut oil gives natural moisture to the skin and hydrates it deeply, giving it more elasticity and making it possible to stretch without getting scars. Massaging stretch-ridden skin with extra virgin coconut oil will reduce the appearance of stretch marks in a few months and will even help reduce their reappearance by making the skin easy to stretch. 3. Hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acid is known to protect the skin cells that produce collagen, which keeps the skin healthier and younger. It prevents the skin from aging and ensures that the natural elasticity of the skin is not lost. Applying hyaluronic acid as soon as you see stretch marks appear reduces the appearance of stretch marks by hydrating and plumping the skin so that the stretch marks don’t have different skin tones. 4. Olive oil One of the most important nutrients present in olive oil is Vitamin E, which is great for the skin and improves collagen production in the skin thereby protecting it from scarring and stretch marks. It increases the production of healthy skin cells which maintains the elasticity of the skin. Massaging the skin with olive oil during pregnancy or weight loss procedures, reduces the appearance of stretch marks. 5. Egg whites Eggs are complete foods and are great of the overall health of the body. They protect the skin and hair similarly. Removing the egg yolk from the whites and applying the egg white onto the stretch marks regularly can reduce the effect of stretch marks. Do this at least twice a week, 2 hours before showers. 6. Body butter Using body butter for stretch marks can be one of the most effective home remedies. Body butter like Namyaa Body Butter for Stretch Marks is made out of skin-healing extracts like shea butter cocoa seed butter and sweet almond oil. All these ingredients contain nutrition for the skin that produces collagen and reduces the effects of cortisol on the skin. Experiencing stretch marks is a natural process of life and can be repaired with home remedies that maintain the quality of skin. Herbal solutions and plant-based oils are always great at ensuring a more flexible and elastic skin.

We’ve all heard our parents warn us about sun tan or swimming pool tan since childhood. And we still remember that voice: don’t forget to wear sunscreen! But should we really blame the sun for simply tanning our skin? There are benefits of taking a sunbath early in the morning: elimination of Vitamin D deficiency. But too much of anything can have harmful effects. Higher exposure to our sun’s UV rays can cause sunburns and hyperpigmentation. Due to immense tanning, people also complain of uneven skin tone, dark spots, and ugly scars. But what exactly causes such a skin-darkening effect on the epidermis layers? And what about other vitamin deficiencies?  Melanin is a substance present in our body that causes pigmentation in skin, hair, and eyes. The higher the amount of melanin present, the darker the appearance. This amount of melanin production depends on various factors, such as genetics and accentual exposure to the sun. Melanin can actually protect the skin from sun damage; hence, the darker the skin, the less uneven the skin tone.  Indian skin has medium to high melanin, which naturally means we have a dusky-colored skin tone. Some individuals are blessed with even skin tone, while others with constant outdoor work struggle with hyperpigmentation and skin darkening. There are five causes that directly lead to skin darkening in Indian skin:  Cause 1: Hereditary Factors  The genetic mechanism of human skin coloration is regulated by tyrosinase, which creates shades in skin, hair, and eyes. Skin pigmentation difference is directly proportional to the differences in size and distribution of melanin in the skin. There are two types of melanin: the common brown-black polymer of amino acids called eumelanin and the pink-red kind found in red hairs called pheomelanin. Both the type and amount of distribution is entirely controlled by the number of genes that operate under incomplete dominance where one copy of each of the various genes inherited by each parent forms the helix of the offspring's DNA - resulting in a mix of both parent’s skin tone, hair color, eye color, and other pigmentation.  Cause 2: Skin Disorders  Certain skin disorders cause the skin to smudge and become thicker, resulting in skin darkening. Skin diseases like Vitiligo, Eczema, Acne, Melasma, Skin Inflammation, and Trauma can cause the skin layers to thicken and lead to a darker appearance of the skin. Melasma is an avoidable skin-darkening side effect, if not a disorder, caused during pregnancy; it’s when the skin layers thicken or have imperfections due to hormonal changes in the woman’s body. Some areas of facial skin and stomach skin become blotchy and pigmented.  Cause 3: Vitamin Deficiency  When essential vitamins like A, E, C, and B complexes are insufficiently consumed, skin darkening and roughness are after-effects. Vitamin deprivation can also make the skin look dull and blemished. When there’s an acute deficiency in vitamins, there can be liver dysfunction in the body, which directly leads to hyperpigmentation of the skin and skin darkening. Vitamin B12 deficiency is primarily the leading cause of skin hyperpigmentation in Indian skin.  Cause 4: Hormonal Changes  Female Sex Hormones like estrogen and progesterone are the major factors that lead to catamenial skin hyperpigmentation due to the overproduction of melanin in the body. Generally, it happens in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, especially when the serum levels of the sex hormones are peaked. Also, during menopause, a natural decline in reproductive hormones causes skin pigmentation, dullness, wrinkles, and other aging signs. Hormonal imbalance skin looks extremely dry, rough, and sometimes flaky, indicating fatty acid and nutrient deficiency.  Cause 5: Exposure To UltraViolet Rays Yes, sun tan is fantastic in summer, but too much can damage the skin. The sun's harmful Ultraviolet rays cause the skin to overproduce melanin, leading to skin darkening. By chemically modifying melanin, UV radiation can induce immediate pigment darkening (IPD). It also causes spatial redistribution of melanosomes in keratinocytes and melanocytes in the skin, leading to darker spots or blemishes. UV exposure can lead to delayed tanning, which forms a new synthesis of melanin over several days after the UV exposure and persists for weeks. This kind of skin darkening can be reversible by using specific data products. Just like tanning takes weeks, the results from using detan products will surely take weeks to show up on the skin.  We now understand what causes skin darkening and pigmentation and how it is directly linked to nutrition and overall health. But here’s how you can prevent skin darkening and skin hyperpigmentation:  Avoid directly exposing yourself to the sun's rays, especially the summer sun, between 11 am to 3 pm.  Try applying sunscreen before you go out.  Wear protective clothing like longer sleeves, caps, and sunglasses if you have to be outdoors for work.  Stay hydrated all day and consume at least 3 liters of water daily.  Try reducing the intake of spicy, oily, and rich foods. Replace the sugary desserts with fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E.  Practice a proper skincare routine with products infused with natural ingredients like Namyaa.  Avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and laser treatments, as they release dangerous UV radiation. Avoid scratching or picking on acne and other wounds or bug bites to prevent further harm to the skin.  Use a mild face wash twice daily to remove dirt from clogged pores.  Moisturize your skin to rejuvenate health and avoid skin darkening and damage.  A professional dermatologist can certainly help you identify the kind of hyperpigmentation you’re having. But it’s always better to check your skin for dark spots, blemishes, tan marks, rough skin, patchy coloration in skin folds, etc. Using Namyaa’s skin care products; you can undoubtedly achieve your skin care goals and the best part. Namyaa suits all skin types! 

Did you know that ‘being a woman’ is a risk factor of contracting a UTI infection? Yes, apart from all the trouble that women go through on their periods and during pregnancy, this is another in the list. In fact, statistics show that UTI causes troubles to thirty times more women than men. A man’s physiology is certainly not their fault, neither is a woman’s physiology to be blamed. It is just so that nature requires women to be more careful about their genital hygiene. UTI symptoms are almost similar in both male and female physiology but genital anatomy of a woman can expose her to UTI and it is very much possible that she gives herself a UTI while using the restroom of her own house. There are multiple reasons why you can get UTIs but there has to be knowledge about basic hygiene and ways in which you can avoid catching a UTI. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly what are the most common UTI causes and how to know whether you have one; What is a UTI? UTIs are a kind of infection that affect the urinary tract in humans. These infections are caused by bacteria that are able to make their way into the urinary tract. UTI causes the urethra and the bladder to get perforated or inflamed. UTIs need to be diagnosed or caught in an early stage to prevent it from becoming a painful infection once it reaches the kidneys through the bladder. There is a myth about UTIs that states that they are caused by unclean urine. Whereas the fact is that our urine is always sterile and washes out the bladder and urethra while disinfecting it. Dehydration, however, can be a cause for UTIs as there is very less urine production and the bladder is easier to get infected by bacteria. In women, the pangs of UTI are generally felt only after the bladder has been infected as the urethra in women is shorter. UTIs are caused mostly by the bacteria E. coli (Escherichia coli) found in human stools, this bacterium finds its way to the urethra when you use an unclean or a toilet that is flushed right before you use it. Particles of filth carried from the toilet bowl that has been flushed sit on the urethra and even after rinsing, it can give the bacteria a ground for breeding. The urethra gets infected and by the time you know it, urinating already becomes a burning sensation and with time causes pain in lower belly. What are the UTI symptoms in a female? There are certain signs and symptoms which will let you know that you’ve got a UTI infection. Most of these symptoms are related to pains and disfunctions of the urinary system. Here’s what you need to notice, especially on the days when you use public toilets during your travels- A burning sensation or sharp pain in the urethra while urinating Passing very small amounts or only a few drops of urine Cloudy looking and/or terrible smelling urine Rusty, pinkish or reddish urine which seems like there is blood in the urine A strong continuous urge to urinate even though the bladder has been emptied recently Incontinence (uncontrolled and frequent leaking of urine) Fever after a day along with lethargy With women, there could also be a white or pus like discharge from the vagina If the infection has reached the kidneys or bladder, there could also be a constant pain in the lower sides of the torso. Mostly, this pain occurs due to inflammation in the kidneys and bladder. At this stage, it is suggested that you go to a medical facility or meet your doctor as you might need a prescription for antibiotics to quickly ease the inflammation. What causes UTI? UTI is caused when bacteria is able to infect the urinary tract. The urinary tract is not just the urethra, it consists on the bladder and the kidneys as well. Hence, whenever you are faced with a UTI, sooner or later it causes the kidneys to get inflamed as well. UTI causes are known well by women who’ve even had an intimate skin infection, which is why they are cautious about using a public toilet or toilets that are new to them. Most UTI infections affect the lower urinary system in women and you can get to know early to prevent it from spreading to the kidney. The lower urinary tract consists of the urethra and the bladder, both of which can get infected separately. An infection of the urethra (the tube carrying urine out) is called urethritis while the infection of the bladder (the sac that stores urine) is called cystitis. Bladder related UTIs are most common in women and happens through the urethra. The E. coli bacteria from the digestive tract is able to reach the urethra through the anal opening. This can happen due to an unclean toilet or because of improper self-cleaning practices. When a woman washes or wipes herself from back to front, the bacteria from the anal opening can get smeared onto the vaginal and urethral opening. This leads to both urethral and bladder infection. UTI infection of the urethra itself can also be caused due to sexually transmitted infections like herpes or gonorrhoea. The third and most advanced stage in when UTI reaches the kidneys through the bladder and causes it to get inflamed. This is known as pyelonephritis and can severely damage the kidney if not controlled. It causes severe pain in the stomach and can affect the function of the kidneys, causing harm to other organs of the body as well. Most of the time, UTI symptoms in females are caused due to lack of cleanliness in the bathroom and during sex or improper practices of cleanliness which lead to UTI infections instead to barring them. The best thing that a woman can do is clean herself front to back with every use of the toilet and start using an intimate hygiene wash. However, the only way prevent UTIs is to build immunity against it ensure that inflammation due to recent infection is lessened. Namyaa Mutrakriccha UTI Syrup and Tablet is made with the rare and certified herbs used by Ayuvedic sages of old. It contains the power of herbs that can improve immunity against bacterial and fungal invasion through the urethra and vagina. It makes the kidneys stronger and improves the production of healthy urine which can flush the infections the same day, as if nothing happened.

Hair is the most important yet sometimes irritating extension of our body. Both head and body hair require regular maintenance, one needs regular trimming while the other needs shaving off or waxing. The difference between then is that improper maintenance for body hair can turn into a painful wound. Some days a body hair getting pulled creates a terrible cyst which is quite painful. An improper shaving technique can also cause trouble in the form of a ingrown hair. Especially in areas with dense body hair, ingrown hairs are all too common. The pubic area is shaved most often and it where ingrown hair appear frequently. Ingrown hair is a prevailing pain amongst young women and for some it has been known to increase to a point where surgical procedures are required. An ingrown hair, especially pubic hair requires quicker treatment as it can get painful. Let’s understand what causes hair to become ingrown and how to prevent it from happening frequently. What causes ingrown hair? Hair is generally supposed to grow outwards from the skin and most of the time it does. However, there are times when the hair might grow inside the skin. So, when hair is shaved, dead skin cells cover the follicle, which makes the hair curl inwards and grow into the skin. Since, hair is naturally supposed to grow outwards from the body, it is treated as a foreign object by the skin when it grown inwards. This is what causes the inflamed cyst around the hair follicle which is the most painful part of getting ingrown hair. Ingrown hair is more prevalent with people that have a thicker or curly type of hair. This is the reason why most women complain about ingrown pubic hair. Pubic hair is always thicker and coarse than the rest of the body, it also become curly overtime due to the friction caused by underwear and clothing. A close shave, thus, makes it curl inwards and give you an uncomfortable cyst that doesn’t go away easy. The symptoms of an ingrown hair can be- Papules or small round bumps on one part of the skin Pustules that get filled with pus Skin around the ingrown hair getting darker due to hyperpigmentation Pain of itching around the papules An ingrown hair cyst which is painful when touched Ingrown pubic hair may get better with both at home treatment and a visit to the clinic. If the cyst is not too big or painful you can easily treat it at home. How to treat ingrown hair at home? Ingrown hair won’t always require you to make a trip to the hospital. In most cases the ingrown hair automatically pops out after giving a little pinching cyst. However, if the hair doesn’t break through the skin and the cyst continues to grow, you can try the following home treatments- 1. Apply warm compresses There are few cysts which require more than a warm compress. A warm compress helps circulate the blood with higher platelets which helps burst the skin off the cyst, making it easier for the ingrown hair to break through. It might sting a little but that is the best infection free way to go around ingrown hair cysts. 2. Gently pull out the hair When you’ve got the hair breaking through the skin, you can use a sterile tweezer or a needle to pull out the rest of the hair. Remember you just have to pull out the length of the hair out of the skin and not pluck it off. Plucking the hair off will cause the skin to grow around the follicle again and will cause another ingrown hair. When you’re done pulling out the hair, do not try to dig into the wound, just continue the warm compress to help it heal. 3. Exfoliate If you don’t have a painful cyst around the ingrown hair, you can help it break out of the skin with exfoliation. A gentle scrub over the ingrown hair will decrease the amount of dead skin over it and reduce the load so that the hair can break free as it grows further. 4. Use a steroidal ointment If you’re experience a large pus-filled cyst and have inflammation all around the area, you can consult the chemist or doctor to give you an ointment with topical steroids. Apply the cream topically so that it reduces inflammation. 5. Try home remedies There are certain ingredients that you might keep in your home which can be used on ingrown hair as treatment- Tea tree oil has great antibiotic and exfoliant properties. It can help with the swelling and will reduce inflammation if any cysts have formed. Dilute it with little bit water and apply it topically with cotton. Sugar helps in removing dead skin and reducing inflammation of the skin. You can mix it with honey and apply it in a circular motion over the cyst, wash it with warm water afterwards. Baking soda is also a great exfoliant which can remove the layer of dead skin over an ingrown hair. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a cup of water and apply in over the cyst with a cotton ball and then wash off with cold water. How do I prevent ingrown hair ? There are three main steps to preventing the occurrence of ingrown pubic hair- There are three main steps to preventing the occurrence of ingrown pubic hair- Exfoliate regularly- make sure that you exfoliate your pubic area at least once a week. This will ensure removal of dead skin cells and open pores so that the hair can grow outwards.  Prime the area before hair removal - always rinse the pubic area with soap and water before removing hair. Ensure that even after hair removal and before hair removal you regularly moisturise your pubic skin. Choose an intimate hair removal cream- use a hair removal cream which is better than waxing down there. Namyaa Hair Removal Cream for Intimate Areas is made specially to remove hair without affecting the skin. It removes hair within minutes and leaves the skin moisturised and prevents pores from getting blocked since there is no residue. Hair removal is necessary for most women as it gives them the freedom to wear innerwear comfortably and for long hours. It also proves to be good for pleasure and feels. Hence, hair removal shall be made easy and painless. Ingrown pubic hair should have a gentle treatment and the symptoms should be recognised earlier for the same. Make sure that you regularly exfoliate and moisturise pubic skin and use a good hair removal option.  

Hygiene in general is an important aspect in any human’s life, although some need to give it more priority than other. That is why feminine hygiene products are a bigger market than its male hygiene counterpart. The reason is the female anatomy, which is more exposed to infections from improper hygiene than men. However, feminine hygiene is a misunderstood phrase where people think only about a cleaning routine for the vagina. Whereas feminine hygiene in its literal meaning would refer to cleansing of the entire body and not just the intimate areas. There are feminine hygiene products that aim at just hair removal, although it could be a part of personal hygiene for some, it is not actual related to feminine hygiene. On other matter, a surface sanitiser for disinfecting toilet seats could certainly be counted under feminine hygiene as it protects the bum and vagina from getting infected from an unclean toilet. Actual feminine hygiene aims at protecting the vulvar region. A feminine hygiene routine is supposed to incorporate ways to safely clean and protect the vulva while maintaining it’s natural freshness and moisture. There are a number of ways with which you can achieve this and some practices that cause an undoing of the same. Let’s get to know the essentials of feminine hygiene; Who is it (important) for? Hygiene is an unavoidable part for every woman and a clean vulva makes it easy to focus on life rather than those small itches and frequent irritations. However, life is lived differently by every individual and some require a stronger feminine hygiene routine than others. Vulvar hygiene is crucial for women who are required to go out of the house every day for work and general shopping. Outside temperatures are higher than your air-conditioned room and there is no fan either. Sweat and grime are created most around the intimate areas and give bacteria a breeding ground, causing rashes irritation and infections. Long hours of work and using a shared toilet in between is one of the biggest risk factors for UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections). Using a public toilet along with an incomplete hygiene practice is the perfect recipe for infections. Hence, it is necessary for working women to have an extensive feminine hygiene routine. Vulvar or intimate hygiene is also important for women who have a hyperactive sex life. There is not only penis in vagina sex today that is known as sex. There is a lot of hand and finger play, along with oral pleasuring and sex toys. Which means that your vulva and vagina are going to come in contact with more than just a clean penis. It is thus favourable for your vulva to have a before and after sex cleansing routine for both you and your partner. Women with immunodeficiency disorders are at a higher risk of catching STI (sexually transmitted infections) and UTIs. Most UTIs are going to affect immunodeficient women’s kidneys faster than other. The lack of essential microbiome in the vagina creates issues for them even with sexual intercourse. Women with such an issue need to be extra cautious about their intimate health and hygiene. What is a good feminine hygiene routine? A hygiene practice for healthy intimate areas doesn’t limit to just cleaning or moisturising the vulva and washing up thoroughly after toilet use. These practices are certainly imperative but there are other routinely things for a healthy vulva and vagina. Food Whatever you eat is always going to come out some or the other way through your urethra and vaginal cavity. Which means that excessive acidity in your food is going to turn your vagina and urethra more acidic, lots of alkaline stuff in your food will provide an alkaline vaginal environment to support good bacteria. To keep a healthy vagina and vulva, you must eat a diet rich in Vitamins E and C, Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, proteins and lots of probiotics. Cleaning Cleansing is a complex thing for the vagina as it has a self-cleansing mechanism. At times you might find a little discharge in your underwear. If this discharge doesn’t have any bad smell or tinge of colour, your vaginal is effectively cleansing itself. The vulva in the other hand is made of skin and flesh, it doesn’t have its own cleansing process. You can cleanse it by using a fragrance free mild intimate cleanser like the Namyaa Intimate Hygiene Wash, which ensures your vulva is free from bacterial presence and has no change in pH levels. Restroom cleanliness Women are at risk of catching an infection from their own bodies. The anal opening and the urethra are so close in female anatomy that a wrong move can cause bacteria from the anus to get to the urethra and cause a UTI. Thus, it is always better for women to clean the anus and vulva separately. If you’re using a water jet, it is better to wash and wipe from the front towards the back. This keeps the bacteria from the anus away from the vagina. Sexual cleanliness Always wash and ask your partner to wash off the genitals before indulging into sex. Usually, a regular showering person who wears fresh underwear will have a clean genital. You should still request a quick rinse before engaging. As for after the rocking is done, make sure you pee right after. Peeing after sex flushes out most of the bacteria from the vagina and keeps it disinfected. You should also rinse off the vulva with water but don’t go for internal washing. What myths to avoid? There are certain myths in relation to feminine hygiene which you’d want to keep out of your routine. Douching is a famous one, it apparently reduces the risk of vaginal discharge and unwanted pregnancy. Firstly, vaginal discharge is natural and good unless and it is coloured or smelly. Secondly, pregnancy happens when the sperm reaches the uterus, no amount of water pressure inside your vagina will remove the sperms from an already closed uterus. So, don’t try to clean the inside of your vagina with douching and soap, it will only harm the natural biome of the vagina and make it dry. Vaginal steaming is another nonsense created by pseudo doctors that think putting hot steam on the vagina will keep it younger and free from infections. The truth is that it will burn the vaginal tissues and vulvar skin and make you more susceptible to infections and rashes. Feminine hygiene remains the most important routine for every woman and helps lead a healthy and infection free life. It keeps your reproductive health protected and ensures a carefree and heightened arousal during intercourse. The only thing to be taken care of is to use chemical free hygiene products for your delicate private parts. Try the Namyaa Green Tea Intimate Wash for a fresh and irritation free vulva.

Due to western beauty standards, having pink lips is a universal sign of natural beauty or good health. However, beauty trends are never here to stay, they keep changing and evolving. Just like how plump, pouty lips weren’t in fashion decades ago. Lips come in all different sizes, shapes, and even colours. There’s no evidence to support the fact that lip pigmentation affects the overall health of the individual. Although, healthy lips mean it’s free from cracks and sores, is hydrated and moisturised, and feels smooth.  Lip pigmentation is a real thing that happens to many women due to various reasons like: Smoking Cigarettes Pregnancy Sun exposure Excessive intake of hot beverages Allergic reaction to cheap cosmetic products Anaemia Vitamin Deficiency  Dehydration Lip darkening can otherwise leave some women feeling under confident thus using a lot of lip colours and lipsticks to hide dark lips. And as the vicious cycle goes, using more lip products leave the lips dehydrated and cause cracks and pigmentation overtime. Women are now looking for remedies to reverse this lip pigmentation and get pink lips naturally. And thankfully, there are ways you can have natural pink lips that best suit your skin and health, simply beginning with lifestyle changes.  How To Get Pink Lips Naturally? There are cosmetic treatments that help people achieve long-lasting changes to their lip colour. For instance, laser therapy can treat lip hyperpigmentation. However, these treatments don’t offer results that last forever. Not to mention, there are side effects of these treatments like swelling, irritation of the skin, and scarring of the tissue. People who want to explore ways of treating hyperpigmentation can discuss their treatment plans with a dermatologist. But, meanwhile, there are certain steps you can take to lighten darkened lips naturally at home! Try what naturally works for you first, before meeting your dermatologist.  The following natural ingredients used to make a home-made lip scrub or paste can have a lightening effect on your lips: 1. Coconut OilStep 1: Dip your index finger in extra virgin coconut oil and swipe it on your lips. Step 2: Massage your lips gently and then allow it to naturally dry for 30 minutes.  Step 3: Use a tissue paper to blot extra residue on your lips.  Effect: Massaging the lips with coconut oil can keep the lips moisturised and hydrated for longer hours thus making the lips appear lighter with good circulation and blood flow. Repeating this on a weekly basis, can considerably reduce lip pigmentation over time. 2. Lemon JuiceStep 1: In a cup, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 drops of honey. Mix it well.  Step 2: Apply the solution on your lips and leave it on for 15 minutes.  Step 3: Rinse it off with water and pat dry the lips.  Effect: Lemon and honey are healing ingredients that remove tan and heal dryness and cracks in the lips. This tan removal effect reduces lip pigmentation naturally. 3. Aloe VeraStep 1: Scoop the gel from aloe vera leaves into a bowl.  Step 2: Apply the gel on the lips and let it sit for 15 minutes.  Step 3: Rinse it off with water.  Effect: Aloe Vera contains aloesin, a flavonoid that is known to make lips pink naturally. The anti-inflammatory and healing properties of Aloe Vera keeps the lips healthy and moisturised too. 4. SugarStep 1: Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 drops of honey in a bowl.  Step 2: Dip a cotton pad in the paste and apply it on the lips.  Step 3: Massage the lips with fingertips in circular motions for 5-6 minutes.  Step 4: Wash off the mixture from the lips with water and pat dry.  Effect: Sugar helps in exfoliating the dead cells off from the lips and the bleaching effect from lemon and honey helps to lighten the lips naturally once the dead skin cells are removed. 5. CucumberStep 1: Blend 4 slices of freshly cut cucumber and extract the juice.  Step 2: Apply the juice on the lips and let it sit for 10 minutes.  Step 3: Wash it off with water and dry.  Effect: Rubbing cucumber on the lips can make them pink because of the natural bleaching agents in cucumbers that help lighten dark lips. 6. Turmeric Step 1: Take a bowl and mix 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder with 1 tablespoon of milk.  Step 2: Directly apply the mixture on your lips and leave it on for 10 minutes.  Step 3: Rinse it off with lukewarm water.  Effect: Through a study in 2009, turmeric is found to block melanin that causes hyperpigmentation in the lips. In addition, turmeric contains antioxidants that avoid excess melanin production, thus keeping lips/skin lighter. 7. StrawberryStep 1: Crush 4 strawberries in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to it.  Step 2: Gently massage this mixture on your lips before you sleep and leave it overnight.  Step 3: In the morning, rinse it off with water.  Effect: Salicylic acid and vitamin c present in strawberries reduce dark spots and lip pigmentation and restores a natural colour and glow in the lips. It also makes your lips plumper.   8. PotatoStep 1: Peel a potato and grate it to make a juice out of it.  Step 2: Dip a cotton ball into the potato juice and rub it on the lips. Leave it on for 10 minutes.  Step 3: Wash it off with water and pat dry.  Effect: Potato contains an enzyme called catecholase that is best known for reducing dark pigmentation and it may work to reduce lip discolouration.  You could even try using a lip serum made with natural ingredients to help reduce lip pigmentation naturally. Namyaa is a brand that is focused to improve feminine wellness and hygiene with each of its products dedicated to treating particular feminine pain-points. Namyaa’s Lip Lightening Serum is a lip brightening therapy with natural ingredients like olive oil, peppermint oil, aloe vera, camellia seed oil, vitamin E, etc. Try Namyaa’s lip lightening serum to have soft, luscious, pink lips in a quick span!

While there are lots of unwanted bacteria get stuck on our skin as soon as we get out of the shower, most of them are unable to invade through and infect us. The skin is made up of layers and the topmost layer has secretions that create a protective barrier. There are, however, parts of skin on the body that don’t have the same kind of defensive mechanisms. They are far more sensitive than the rest of the body and can get infected or hurt with very less bacterial presence or impact. Skin on the lips is one such layer of skin that has the least defence and is the most sensitive skin on the body. When you touch something hot with your fingertips you feel pain but when the same temperature touches your lips that pain will increase 100 times over. Yes, the skin in the lips is 100 times more sensitive than that on the fingers. While skin every where else on the body has 16 layers of cells, the lip has only 3-6 layers of cells, depending on the shedding. The lip has a very thin skin which makes it look pinkish or red with the blood vessels underneath and that is the reason why inflammation affects it most, making immediate treatment mandatory. Here’s what causes inflamed or swollen lips and how to treat it;1. AllergiesAllergies of any kind generally cause inflammation in the body. The allergy that you have can show up anywhere on the body. For lips, most common allergies are caused by food products. It takes up to two hours for a food allergy to affect the mouth after consumption. Along with swollen lips, symptoms of food allergy can also include feeling of a lump in the mouth and coughing. Other allergies that can cause swollen lips are- makeup, medication, dental whitening or plants.What to do- If you’re having trouble breathing along with coughing, you should immediately rush to the doctor. If not, then the doctor might prescribe anti-histamines to relieve your symptoms. Do a complete allergy test to determine what caused it and prevent future occurrences. If a makeup product makes your lip swell up, immediately stop usage and do a patch test every time you buy a new product.2. Herpes and other infectionsHerpes is a viral infection that affects sensitive skin areas like lips and intimate areas. A herpes infection on the mouth can cause blister on the lips and even cause swelling. The lips can go numb because of that or can have a tingling sensation. Lip inflammation can also happen because of other infections which have quicker treatment than herpes. Lips that are dried or cracked due to trauma or dehydration can attract pathogens which can lead to swelling and redness. Same happens with thrush which is a fungal infection which affects most people in colder climates.What to do- get to the doctor at the first sign of blisters with swelling. He will evaluate and determine the infection causing pathogen and give you an ointment and some anti-biotics to treat the inflammation. For herpes, you will be given antiviral medicines along with ibuprofen to ease the pain and discomfort. If you’re experiencing fever along with swollen lips, it is better to rest along with medication.3. Dry or burnt lipsLips dried up due to cold temperatures gradually get cracks and the body sends lots of platelet rich blood to heal the damaged skin. With that platelet rich blood, the lips might appear swollen and there might be some pain associated with it. Lips can also get burnt due to sun exposure and become swollen. Another reason for lips to swell up is the sensitivity to acidic foods like pineapples, lemons, or chillies. Mostly, if you have a lower spice tolerance, foods with hot peppers can cause the lips to swell up along with discoloration. Sometimes it’s just bad luck at sipping a piping hot cup of tea or coffee which can burn the lips.What to do- cracked lips can be treated by regular application of moisturisers like coconut butter or Vaseline. Lip inflammation due to sun exposure has no quick treatment but the swelling can subside within a day or two if you rinse it with cold water 2-3 times a day. For lips burnt by acidic foods or peppers, it helps if you apply some milk to the lips along with a little bit of sugar.4. MucoceleMucoceles are usually cysts caused under the skin which cause the lip to get swollen partially. These cysts are usually formed due to biting of the lips or direct impact from a hard object. Usually, the cyst is occurred due to accumulated saliva that has comes from an inflamed salivary gland. The cysts can be painful if disturbed or bitten into.What to do- these cysts can disappear on their own within the week without any treatment. You need to visit the doctor if the cyst is beginning to grow in size rather than shrinking.5. PregnancyIf you’re pregnant and you feel that the size of lips has suddenly increased, you don’t have to worry. All women go through the process of bodily swelling when it comes to pregnancy. The high secretion oestrogen during pregnancy increases the blood flow through out the body which cause the skin to swell up. This has nothing to do with inflammation and the lips swell up along with other parts of the body as well.What to do- there is nothing that you have to do about this condition. Pregnancy is both beautiful and painful, your lips, nose, finger and feet will swell up but there will certainly be no pain in your lips. So, birth a new life and your lips and other parts of the body will come back to normal shape in a few months.Lip inflammation is caused by a lot of unharmful situations like pregnancy and no extensive treatment is required. However, if your lips have swollen suddenly and you have no idea how it is happening, it is better to get medical help. If you have trouble keeping your lips from getting cracked and dried up, try out the Namyaa Lip Plumping Serum. Other than helping your lips get a natural plump, it also stimulates blood vessels under the lips and improves internal hydration of the lips, preventing them from getting cracked. Your lips are an important part of your personality, care for them generously.

Knowing menstrual cycle unhygienic is only natural for any woman. The trouble comes when you don’t try to battle it. The country certainly has been harsh and unfair to menstruating women in the past. There were very few options for general menstrual hygiene for women. There were regular cotton cloth pieces being washed and reused and until very recently, the essential sanitary pads were a thing only in the uber rich homes. The difference was that the women in the richer neighbourhoods of our metros were far more educated and had access to doctor’s advice, which was lacking in other areas that were still rural 3 decades ago. Anyway, then was then and now is now, and till date, a large part of the female population in our country doesn’t recognise the value of menstrual hygiene and there no doctors to give them tips on the same either. If you’re menstruating today, you’re one of the 300 million women in the world that are menstruating together at the exact same time. A large number of these women are from Indian and a significant percentage is still using cheap cotton cloth as sanitary pads. So, be grateful as woman if you’re living in a suburban environment where period hygiene products and other amenities like clear water are available. Since, taking care of your menstrual hygiene is essential for reproductive and vaginal health, don’t ignore these important tips that safeguard your health-1. Choose your sanitary method carefully Every woman has a different choice and should use the product that best suits their comfort, intensity of flow and the shape and size of their vulva. Most sanitary napkins are made of breathable cotton and the main absorbent material that keeps the blood from reaching the lining of your pants. They are to be chosen wisely as some of the designs might not be great for a woman with a bigger vulva, while some are not good at holding the blood and leak because they become lose at the sides. Choose sanitary napkins after trying out a few options and stick to that brand. For women who are comfortable using tampons, it is advisable to use a tampon that has a lower absorbency rate than the amount of flow that you get. Tampons with higher absorbency tend to swell up with the fluids and can hurt the vaginal cavity. It can also leave behind residue which can lead to infections, so changing them every 2 hours is necessary for safety. Menstrual cups are a very affordable, easy to use and eco-friendly period hygiene product. You can wash and reuse them multiple times before discarding. Namyaa’s Reusable Menstrual Cup is made from medical grade silicone which can be used for years and saves thousands of rupees. It can be worn for 10-12 hours before it fills up, at which point you shall remove it and clean up the cup with the Disinfecting Menstrual Cup Wash before using it again.2. Change regularlyPeriod blood, when out of the body, attracts a lot of microorganisms that can cause different kinds of infections. Even on the days when you’re not bleeding too much, the bacteria in your sweat can multiply faster when mixed with your blood and reach the urethra. Which is why it is crucial to change your pads or tampons often through the days. Pads can be changed after 3 hours of use while tampons require a replacement every 2 hours. The changing also includes your underwear because bacteria from the previous pads or tampons stay back on your underwear causing rashes. So, make sure you change frequently on your heavy flow days or keep a timer for your negligible flow days.3. Wash up more oftenOut of all the menstrual hygiene tips, the most important one is frequent use of water to wash yourself. The main reason to wash frequently is to remove blood from the vulva. Mostly on your heavy flow days, blood can dry up around the vulva and get crusted on the crevices of skin like your labia, opening of the vagina and sometimes even above the clitoris. Washing off this blood is necessary to prevent buildup of bacteria and infections caused by them. Even if you’re out travelling or in office, you shall at least wipe your entire vulva with a wet tissue before changing the pad or tampon. 4. Ditch the regular soapThe daily use soap is the worst product for your period hygiene. Sure, it cleans and disinfects surfaces, but it’s harsh cleaning chemicals aren’t so good for the vagina. They make the vulva dry, disrupt the natural healthy biome (bacterial presence), disbalance the pH and make intimate areas more susceptible to infections. Especially during the menstrual cycle when the vagina has its own cleansing process, you shall not use soap to clean yourself down there. Instead use a mild intimate wash that is free of parabens and keeps the vaginal pH intact, like the Namyaa Haldi Chandan Intimate Hygiene Wash. It keeps the vaginal area free from irritation and soothes the skin with the goodness of Haldi and Chandan.5. Discard your sanitary products properlyAlong with your personal menstrual hygiene, you also need to care about the hygiene of your surrounding and your bathroom. So, discarding your pads and tampons properly is essential. If not discarded properly, they will create more infections and give out a foul smell. Hence, the best practice is to wrap the tampons or pads in a paper before throwing them in the dustbin. You should also make sure you never flush the tampons in the toilets. They will clog up the toilet and will create a horrendous septic condition in your bathroom. There has certainly been a lot of stigmas in the past regarding menstruation but today there are a lot of options for women to maintain a healthy menstruation cycle. Yet, there are many in the country that still do not have the complete knowledge of menstrual hygiene. Using only pads or tampons to stop the bleeding is not enough, it is also important to keep sanitary conditions for your body. Which is why Namyaa brings you the Period Care Kit that gives you four products that maintain period hygiene and help with period pains and bleeding.

There are a thousand ways to take care of your skin but nothing can stop a bit of redness and itchy skin every now and then. It is certainly frustrating to see a patchy of acne breakouts on the face even after using that expensive facewash twice a day. Skin is the largest human organ and is prone to damage from a lot of everyday substances and environmental factors. There is certainly more than one type of inflammation that affects the skin. It can either be only on the face, which is the most sensitive skin area, or it can be caused at your back because of unsuitable bedsheet fabric. Inflammation can happen all over your body and commonest of them is caused by undue cleanliness of the body. The skin is a delicate organ if we see it with technical eyes, it is open to the environment all the time unless you put a covering on it. Hence, it becomes pretty difficult to protect it all the time and even a little bit of harmful bacterial or fungal presence can make it irritated. So, what is the solution? Let us find a few for you;1. Avoid the sun Skin irritation due to heat can happen to anyone whose skin is too sensitive to the sun. With the increased intensity of the sun’s UV rays, that is the case with most of the world now. Even though the sun is necessary for our existence and provides mental energy and Vitamin D, you can’t be sunbathing for the whole day. Sun’s rays are most harmful from 11 to 4 o’clock during the day and can even cause irreparable damage to the skin in some areas where the ozone layer is really thin. Hence, if you have sensitive skin or already have slight inflammation, going out during the peak sunny hours will aggravate your condition. It is advisable that you try to keep your outdoor activities limited to the morning hours and evenings. Try to get the healthy sunlight during the early morning hours and use hats along with full sleeves at all other times of the day.2. Rinse with cool water Water is the best coolant for both man and machine as it cools down faster than any other substance and can absorb heat better than any other fluid. So, there is nothing better than a shower to cool down the inflammation on the skin. Try to keep the inflamed area under the running shower and let it cool down for at least 5-10 minutes. While an inflamed skin might make you feel like taking an ice bath but that is not a smart idea at all. Extreme temperatures both hot or cold are destructive to the skin and can cause dry or flaky skin, as they wash away all the natural oils. So, make sure that your shower temperature is just cool and not freezing cold.3. Don’t overdo the skincare routine Having a skincare routine is essential of course but even your skin needs a break from a lot of pampering. Too much usage of some skincare products like scrubs or facewashes can irritate the skin by removing the natural moisture held by the skin. Hence, if you feel your skin is irritated stop your detergent-based washes and scrubs for a few days and use natural cleaners and moisturisers to treat it. For example, you can apply milk over your face with a cotton ball land rinse it to cleanse and sooth at the same time. You can use natural aloe vera gel to moisturise your skin and make it supple. While you take all these precautions it is also important to not use makeup to hide the redness as it will only make the condition worse.4. Moisturise regularly Most skin irritation and inflammation are caused by the upper layer of skin breaking due to dryness. The broken skin gets exposed to bacteria and fungus that causes it to get inflamed even further. Thus, cutting out the connection between your skin and open air is important. This can only be done with the use of a moisturising lotion that creates and layer over your skin protecting it from breaking further. So, take a milk or aloe vera based moisturiser that can fill up the cracks in the skin and help protect it from further damage.5. Use home remedies before ointments Unless your skin has gotten extremely itchy or swollen, there is no need to medicate or put ointments for your inflamed skin. Instead, try to heal your skin through a number of kitchen ingredients that are great at soothing irritated skin. You can use overnight soaked oats with some milk as a mask to reduce skin irritation and swelling. Crushed cucumber with its water is also a great soothing ingredient for inflamed skin. Another ingredient is honey, which has anti-oxidant properties to heal broken and inflamed skin.6. Change your diet Skin inflammation issues like acne and pimples are caused by toxins in the blood that the excreted through the sweat and sebum glands. When there are too many toxins in the sweat and sebum, they block the pores of the skin and cause it to secret more oil. Oily and junk foods like chips and other deep-fried snacks are the reason why some people get more acne than others. Make changes to your diet and eat healthier fats like nuts and seeds as snacks. Add more raw veggies like carrot and cucumbers to your diet, they will help improve skin health over time. Skin inflammation can be a problematic thing and if the condition goes out of hand it can be dangerous. If your inflamed skin is showing signs of pus formation or has started to bleed, you should get immediate medical attention. Skin inflammation doesn’t just occur of facial skin but can occur at a lot of places on the body. Mostly it occurs more on intimate skin but there is a solution for that. Try out Namyaa’s natural Haldi Chandan Intimate Hygiene Wash. It reduces inflammation protects the intimate skin from infections and rashes.

Our personality is defined by a lot of characteristics which create the perception of who we are for ourselves and other people. A lot of those characteristics are represented by the way you talk, the way you behave with different kind of people and the way you express emotions. These are, however, characteristics that are known only to those who are close to you. The first impression of you is always made by the appearance you hold and the way you look from your face and body. Your dressing sense and grooming makes a lot of difference to your first impression. Then there are facial features that say a lot about you. For example, cigarette-stained lips are not attractive to most people and because it doesn’t match the rest of your facial features, it tends to make you look less attractive than your actually are. Which is why a lot of women care a lot about how their lips appear and go on to do surgeries and Botox injection to plump up their lips or to make them lighter. But every lip is unique and we’re here to show you how to care for them naturally. Types of Lip Shapes No lips are same and all of them have their own qualities and require a different kind of care and lip shades. Here are the eight different kinds of lip shapes- Perfectly proportioned or full lipsThe lips that are close to perfection for most women are full lips in which both the top and bottom lips are proportioned perfectly. They are prime kind of lips and have an amazing quality of being accentuated by any lip shade. However, nudes and lighter lip shades make full lips look out of this world.Top heavy lipsTop heavy are those lips where the upper lip has more volume than the lower lips and appears to be hanging over the lower lip. These kinds of lips are commonly found in Indian women. The sharp dip in the upper lip known as the cupid’s bow is negligible or not present in top heavy lips. To make both the lips appear equal for this shape, it is important to outline the lower lip and apply a lighter shade at the centre of the lip to make it look bigger.Bottom heavy lipsBottom heavy lips have a greater volume in the lower lip and appears to be pouting out more than the upper lip. Matching the proportion of the lips for this shape can be similar to top heavy. Just put a lip liner on the top lip’s centre and then apply a heavier shade to accentuate them.Thin lipsThin lips have a simplicity to them and appear pleasing. They are also an attractive feature to a lot of men even though there is not much volume in them. You can use a lip pencil to draw over the edges of the lips and apply a light lipstick or lip gloss to give them a plump look. You can add exfoliation to your lip care routine twice a week to make them plump naturally.Broad lipsThe lips that open up in a wide smile are broad lips and they make it an important feature for your face. These kinds of lips are generally lengthy then other kind of shapes and require a lip care routine often for dry lips. Mildly darker shades accentuate these kinds of lips more. You can also add an outline to the centre of the lips to create a pout like feature with lipsticks.Heart shaped lipsOne of the most uniquely shaped lips, heart shaped lips have a wider upper lip and a plump but shorter lower lip. The very visible sharp dipped cupid’s bow on the upper lip makes the lips look like the generally drawn heart shape. All sorts of lip shades are appropriate for this shape but remember to use a lip shade that goes with the rest of your skin tone. You may apply dark reds, light brown or go full glittery with them for parties.Bow shaped lipsThe cupid’s bow is prominent in the bow shaped lips and the upper lip looks more like a bow because of the chiselled line running down the sides. The lower lip is well-rounded and voluminous for this shape. These lips are already fabulous but you can further accentuate them by using a shiny gloss or tinted sun lip SPF.Small rounded lipsThis lip shape is generally tagged as cute because of its short length yet plump volume that makes them look rounded evenly. This subtle lip shape doesn’t require any heavy lip shades and care can be given through a routine of lip balm and while going out, a light lip gloss to give them a fuller look. Lip care routine for naturally plump lips The first thing to ensure healthy and plump lips is to regularly take care of them like you do for your facial skin. Use a mild lip wash every day to cleanse them deeply. Exfoliation for lips is important to remove dead skin cells and pigmentation. You can use the Namyaa Organic Lip Scrub for smooth and plump lips. In case your lips have darkened due to sun or smoking, Namyaa also has a Lip Lightener Serum that gradually lightens the tone of the lips. To enhance your lip care for naturally hydrated and plump lips, you must never lick or bite your lips if they feel dry or sore. Hydrating the skin and lips starts from inside, so ensure that you drink at least 3-4 litres of water in a day so that your lip hydration works from the outside as well. Hydration is lost from lips after washing them or exfoliating them, lip balms and lip butters can help you keep your lips moisturised. When you want pouty plump lips, just exfoliation is not enough. Try the Namyaa Lip Plumping Serum that plumps and hydrates the lips by increasing blood flow and boosting collagen in the lips, giving you the perfect pout.

The old, beaten-up path of the medical industry always led to the betterment of men’s health, at least for the 80s and 90s decades. It was certainly not done in a way to undermine women or as a conspiracy to provide less for the populace. The reason behind testing on men was simply that the male body could handle the pressure of a new substance better, which is not the case for the complex physiology of women.  There is a delicate balance of hormones in the female body, which makes it riskier for tests and to try out new pharmaceutical drugs. However, for a long time, it has been the convention that the formulae applied to the male body (at least for common illnesses like dengue) will work for the female body as well. It was the general idea for medicine formulating or surgery practicing doctors that the male and female bodies are similar enough to cause much difference in the effect of medicines. Nonetheless, it is now known to the highest of medical lobbies that it is incorrect and unethical. The male and female bodies have significant biological differences, translating constantly to the cellular level. The mechanisms of cardiovascular health and other diseases differ vastly in men and women. Some of the conditions that occur are mainly self-healing for men, which means they get taken care of by the body’s defense mechanism itself. In similar situations, however, women’s bodies fail to defend themselves.  For a common illness like cold and flu-induced cough, men tend to bounce back to normalcy in a few days without medical intervention. In contrast, very few women can control the condition without the use of cough syrups, hot baths, or flu pills. So, the biological process that tends to worsen the symptoms of diseases in the male body can have opposite effects in women or vice versa.  This sheds new light on creating medical care procedures and drugs for men and women differently. The difficulty in the treatment of women increases when you notice that women are more prone to chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s and rheumatoid arthritis. Since the studies are done with results being produced as an average, the effects of one disease meddling with the established solution of another are highly probable. Even when developing multiple diseases in the same patient, the combination of conditions that will show up in the average man will be completely different from that of a woman. As seen generally, women tend to experience more autoimmune diseases, and men tend to contract more infectious or nutrition-related diseases.  This complicates the case as both genders will have different troubles when the treatments for their multiple disorders conflict with each other. But how did we end up here? A place where women’s health is kept only on second thought when going through pharmaceutical and medical studies? There was once a time when women were indeed included in pharmaceutical studies and had a perfect position to be studied for medical advancement. However, there are two different tragedies with two other drugs- Diethylstilbesterol (DES) and thalidomide. DES was a synthetic hormone drug first used to treat estrogen deficiencies in mothers, including the reduction of lactation. Then, it was used to prevent miscarriages and premature deliveries in Europe and the USA. Thalidomide, first used as a sedative, was used to treat certain seasonal conditions such as headaches, flu, and cold. But its most extensive use later was to help with morning sickness and nausea that pregnant women experience. The trouble with DES began when it was later found that it was acting as a carcinogen in women and could cause cervical and vaginal cancer along with breast cancer in women. Many of these carcinogenic properties were also able to cross over to the child. As with thalidomide, the problem was much more severe. It was found that the drug meddled with the genetic code of the fetuses, and in adults, it caused nerve damage to the hands and feet. If it was taken during early pregnancy, it was confident that the child might have limb impairments and sight loss, hearing loss, facial paralysis, and other such physiological deformities. Many children were affected, and even grandchildren of women who were never directly exposed to thalidomide were born with differently shaped limbs or no limbs at all. Studies for both these medicines were done on pregnant women, and the result was curing the condition but at a much higher cost to the woman and the next generation that she was to nurture. These tragedies caused the medical industry to make decisions to exclude women from the studies to protect the existing fetuses and future pregnancies. While the problem might have been seen as a protective decision back in the 1900s, it is sad to know the problem exists today where biological gender differences are not assessed for proper research. The medical studies performed to date have allowed researchers to find out the solutions to the health issues faced only by men. In contrast, the differences between male and female biology have been wholly ignored. Over the years, differences in lifestyle, social roles, daily activity, and longevity have been ignored between men and women. Due to this ignorance of biological and social factors, the system of research has made it challenging to access correct results that suit both genders and has also made it impossible to get a precise understanding of the underlying causes of multiple diseases that affect both genders separately. This keeps away information about certain co-existent disorders in the female body, which reduces the effectiveness of treatment for various conditions that might interfere with each other. So, the medical system working more on guesses rather than solid data requires a reform that provides concrete evidence that supports complex treatments for women in the future.      

Perfection is certainly not achievable as there will always be something better than what is now. Same goes for your skin! While you might be looking fabulous with flawless skin on most days, no one is exempt from having skin that is far from good on some days. Let’s wake up to reality, no one gets out of bed being Instagram ready as they pretend on the ‘day with me’ videos. While there are a lot of good influencers who show the true side of the make-up industry, one shall not believe anything they see trending on the internet. Flawless skin is always the result of a good skin treatment routine and yet there is no way you can stop that one bad skin day from arriving. So, without hanging on to regrets of last night or cursing make-up decisions, it is better to just rejuvenate your skin by treating it with care on those terrible days. Since your bad skin day might be caused because of multiple troubles, let us give you a detailed gist of things that can irritate or change your skin and how you can avoid it all; What brings a bad skin day? Bad skin can be different for all. For some it is the sudden breakout of acne, while for some it could be dry cracked up skin and then some might see it as dull or darker skin complexion. Certainly, the glow might go out on days when the previous day has been a torture on your skin and here are the reasons- High stress levels Had a heated debate the day before? Or did you have trouble playing the good manager at work? There is plenty of situations that can have a negative effect on your mental peace and cause you to be stressed out. Stress is a condition that creates toxins in the body which show up on the skin and hair. Hence, if you’ve had a stressful week or a day with intense stress, you might see breakouts the next day. Try to delve more into your hobbies, exercise, try yoga or simply relax on the couch to keep stress related skin issues at bay. Poor food and sleep Food and sleep are the two main requirements for human survival, both mentally and physically. Not having a healthy diet or getting short hours of sleep can result in a lot of health issues. The inadequate supply of nutrients and rest also shows up on the skin. Less sleep causes dark circles and makes the skin dull. Whereas improper diet and junk food causes boils and acne breakouts to become more frequent. New skin product There is no prophesising whether a new ingredient or product will suit your skin or not. There are several skin types and one product can never be for all, unless it is an herbal or Ayurvedic solution. So, it may be that the product which you’re using for the first time reacted with the sweat and caused a breakout or a rash on the skin. So, doing a patch test is necessary before using a new product. More so when you’re using a night time product, as you’ll sleep over a reactive product and sustain more damage. Pollution and sweat Pollution and sweat cannot be put together. Sweat becomes an inorganic chemical once it gets mixed up with the pollution outside. Your bad skin day might be a result of travelling in pollution and heat without getting a chance to wash the grime off of your skin. Some days we just don’t get the time for a good skin care routine or pampering, especially while travelling for work or holidays. This can lead to you waking up to a bad skin with acne and dullness. What to do on a bad skin day? The first thing to do after noticing bad skin is to move ahead with positivity. A good skin will come back but stressing over it shall not be in your routine. So, clear your head of self-doubt and start with the following things- Clean-up Since bad skin is caused by unclean skin first, it is good to start your skin healing routine with a deep cleanse. Start with using a make-up removing wipe to remove any leftover particles of make-up from your skin. Then go for the face-wash and massage it on your face for at least 3 minutes and leave it on for another 2-3 minutes before rinsing with water. Since we’re speaking of removing make-up, it is better not to use a lot of make-up for your skin. Foundations and concealers can be helpful to hide irritated skin but remember it will irritate your pores even more. So, use them with caution and only when necessary. Exfoliate but gently Exfoliation is the next step after your cleanse but has to be done cautiously. If you only have dull skin without any signs of irritation of acne breakout, use an exfoliant scrub with gentle hands. Whereas, if you find that you have broken, acne ridden or irritated skin, it is better to not exfoliate for the day. Hydrate your skin Hydrated skin is happy skin, there are few who will complain about rough or broken skin if they are hydrating. So, always make sure that your skin is getting the necessary moisture for the day. Use a milk or plant (aloe vera) based moisturiser that absorbs in the pores and keeps your skin hydrated for longer. Try to moisturise at least 3X a day for a healthy and supple skin feel. Use cool water This for them who experience bad skin days because of frequent acne breakouts. Cold water helps the skin cells to heal and repair faster. So, try to rinse your skin with cold water every morning before starting to put your moisturisers and serums. Cold water will bring firmness to your pores and keep away skin inflammation. Regular skin care is essential for the skin but the lifestyle that we have also affects the quality of the skin. So, make sure that you follow a good diet plan that keeps your bodily fluids clean. Drink plenty of water through the day and ensure a good night’s sleep through yoga, meditation and physical exercise. When you keep your lifestyle pure, your skin will balance itself to that purity.

The human body is complex as it is, make it four times more complex and behold the female biology. One thing that makes women’s bodies complicated is their role as a mother. The reproductive system in women makes their lives both important and complicated. Unlike men, women have to go through the menstrual cycle which ends in them having a bleeding period which in itself is confusing for a lot of women. There might be a small number of women who have mastered controlling the ailments and pains of having a period. There are also a lot of myths surrounding the female period. We are here to add much needed knowledge to your period preparedness with these amazing facts about periods- 1. Periods get worse with cold climateThis fact might not be known to all but might be troubling most women during the winter season. Cold weather tends to make periods worse, by making them more intense and longer. Summertime causes more hormone secretion and timely ovulations which causes the periods to be of controlled timings. However, cold weather makes the body work less on fluid and hormonal secretion. Hence, winter season tends to cause longer periods, which in turn causes heavier bleeding. Due to the cold, oxygen supply to all muscles is lessened naturally, causing more period cramps. You may try to sleep in colder air conditioning for a day and with warmer blankets for another and feel the difference. The troublesome thing is that we have to stay inside for most of the day with linger nights. This affects the moods and causes more intense PMS symptoms like mood swings and food cravings. 2. You can get pregnant on your period tooFor a long time, there has been a myth going around that having sex on your periods will not get you pregnant. The facts say otherwise! Even though it is difficult to get pregnant while your uterus is flushing out period blood, it is not completely impossible to get a bread in the oven. Human sperm cells can survive for 5-6 days in the body and can impregnate you even after your menstrual bleeding stops. So, if you have a shorter cycle and you usually ovulate right after your period, it is possible to get pregnant by having sex on the last day of your period. And no, babies conceived while on the period are not born with pinkish skin. 3. Girls now start getting period at a younger age The average age that one gets period used to be more during the 1800s and 1900s. However, over the century, the average age to begin getting menstruation has changed drastically. In the Middle Ages and well into the modern world, the average age at which girls got there first period was 17. Whereas in the current decade, the average age at which girls are getting their period is 12 years, 5 years earlier than they used. The reason behind it is the kind of food and stress levels in life. The girls in the earlier centuries were eating lot less fatty and processed foods than they do now, if fact they were not eating much to begin with. Girls now have easy access to all sorts, fried food, processed sugars and excessively fatty foods. A higher amount of fats in the body accelerates the secretion of oestrogen, the hormone which starts and controls periods. The girls now get a sooner development of oestrogen secretors because of more fats in the body. 4. A woman spends nearly 10 years of their lives having periods Quite a painfully long time for a painful process but it is true. Most women are going to spend at least 10 years of their lives on menstrual cycles. The average woman has at least 450 periods in their entire life, each period goes to about 3-4 days, which brings it to around 3,500 days in total- almost 10 years of bleeding and cramps. But that’s what makes you strong and special. 5. It is fairly affordable and easy to have eco-friendly periods A lot of women feel that their period supplies are harming the planet. It is fair to think so as most of the tampons and napkins tend to have some amount of plastic and non-compostable material in them. However, it is very much possible to stop the waste produced by your period by simply using reusable period panties. For the modern women, it is also possible to have a easier solution. Try out the Reusable Menstrual Cup by Namyaa, which is affordable and can be used for years before replacing. 6. There is lot less blood lost than appear during periods On the heavy flow days, it is normal to see too much blood and be scared about losing too much of it. For some women it is more psychological to feel giddy at the sight blood but technically the volume seems more as it is blood mixed with amniotic fluid from your uterus. The amount of actual blood lost is only between 3 tablespoons to 1 small cup. However, if you feel too weak after heavy flow days, be sure to consult your gynaecologist. 7. You sound and smell different during your period Studies done on women’s vocals has shown that the vocal cords of a woman change in vibration when she is on her period. The reproductive hormones affect the vocal cords during the periods which can make you sound hoarse and unattractive, signalling that the body is not ready to copulate and reproduce at the time. Periods also make you smell unattractive for the same reason; the natural pheromones return afterwards to attract your partner for reproduction. There are almost no ifs or buts in the average woman. Almost all women will have the same bodily function and at a time, the same bodily functions will be working in millions of women at the same time. There can be end number of arguments how men and women are not so different and women can be the same as men, the facts say otherwise. Men and women have a vast difference between them, both psychologically and biologically. Women think more according to present needs, men go for future results. Women have a much in tune biological clock which helps their sleeping cycle, whereas men have trouble with their circadian rhythms. Women’s hormonal balances are much more delicate than men and tend to change as per their menstrual cycle. Men’s hormones change according to the activities they do and the diet they maintain.

There is a sea of influencers and skincare vlogs on the internet that provide a number of ways to reach that peak skin quality, prevent aging, and whatnot. Also, there are a lot of fish in that sea in the shape of product tubes and bottles that keep emptying themselves while you’re trying to get that flawless skin. No limits exist to how pretty you can make your facial skin look, with or without makeup. However, we certainly do limit the amount of care we give the rest of our body, which also requires a skincare routine. If a skincare routine only tells you to moisturize your arms and legs in the name of body skincare, it is not enough, and they are not covering the areas that mostly no one talks about. The main reason why a proper skincare routine is necessary for the body is because of the neglect it goes through while we’re busy washing and polishing our faces ten times a day. The most important reason for having glowing body skin is that you want to look perfect in any dress you wear. This is why we ask you to care for the skin that gets neglected in areas like your underarms, thigh gaps, belly, lips, etc. So, here’s the list of five skincare essentials that will boost your body skincare routine to make you look all round spotless; Remove hair but gently. Hair removal is undoubtedly essential, especially during the summers, and more so if you want to be with someone special. There are several ways to remove intimate hair, but not all are good for women. Moreover, the bikini line skin is much more delicate than the rest of the body. That is why shaving can cause it to look confused, and there is a high risk of getting deep cuts by getting nicked by the blade. Waxing is also a very harsh process to put your intimate skin through. Body skincare routine after waxing can take care of the arms and legs, but nothing will end days of burning sensation if you wax your intimate areas like underarms and pubes. Hence, it is always advisable to use a mild hair removal cream that soothes the skin after removing hair. Product recommendation: You use the Namyaa Hair Removing Cream for Intimate Areas. It is formulated especially for sensitive skin in intimate areas. It comes with the goodness of chamomile oil and removes hair while soothing the skin. Work on stretch marks and uneven tone. We all have that one issue with the body skin; it is like a shade card for most of us due to tanning and irregular cleansing. Uneven skin tone is not appreciated by many of us and gives the idea that one has not taken appropriate care of the skin. Most uneven skin tones are found around the neck and chest, so the V-neck top you’ve wanted to wear might not do much justice. There are also stretch marks for many who have had to lose weight. They show up around the belly and the thighs, reducing the confidence to wear what you desire. Adding a little cleansing and moisturization of the said areas can reduce the pigmentation and even out the skin tone to minimize the appearance of stretch marks. Toning oil massage can help boost your body's skincare routine. Product suggestion: Namyaa’s Body Toning and Sculpting Oil can work wonders in this case as it has the goodness of eight skin healing oils along with saffron, ashwagandha, and added vitamin E. Gently massage all over your chest and thighs before bed and see the difference for yourself. Don’t ignore your underarms. Sleeveless dresses reveal that shoulder or arm tattoo, but they also show the underarms that have been ignored for years. Underarm skin gets beaten up the most when it comes to bodily skin, especially for those who tend to shave their armpits every other week. To make things worse, the shaven, irritated skin is sprayed with a heavy alcohol-based deodorant. It makes the underarm skin dark and patchy. Scrubbing and cleansing your underarm skin is necessary to complete your body skincare routine. Product suggestion: The Namyaa Underarm Lightening Kit has an Underarm Colour Correction Mask, which you can apply to treat your patchy underarm skin. It has another Underarm Whitening Cream, which can be used after you wash off the mask, reducing skin pigmentation. Take care of your intimate glow. When intimacy calls, it is alright to be a bit shy; it only makes the state of affairs exciting. However, losing confidence in that situation will result in you holding back, which spoils the mood. The biggest reason a woman would hold back is that she thinks the intimate area doesn’t look good enough. The vulva, because of its position, goes through a lot of friction and sweat. It causes the skin to become darker than the rest of the body. A little off-colouring of the vulva is natural, but too much pigmentation can make it look odd to most. Massaging your vulva skin with a healing serum can make it look lighter and more appealing. Product suggestion: Namyaa’s Haldi Chandan Intimate Lightening Serum is made with the soothing qualities of sandal and turmeric, both reducing the effects of inflamed skin and bringing back the glow to your intimate skin along with confidence. Accentuate your lips Cleansing and scrubbing your face with a facewash is essential, but there is one place that the eyes miss while washing the face. Lips also take damage from pollution, eating hot things, and smoking. It makes the lips darker and dull. There are a few useful products, but fret not since herbal solutions are always helpful without side effects or unnatural glosses. Using them will give you a natural selfie-worthy pout. Product suggestion: Namyaa’s Lip Plumping Serum has the goodness of Argan Oil, Shea Butter, and Vitamin C. It improves blood circulation in the lips, making them smoother, softer, and plump.   Creating the vacation or party look is easy if your body skincare routine is on point. The central part of skincare comes from instilling good health habits like drinking enough water with lots of fruits and fresh vegetables. You should also not forget to get the quality 8-hour beauty sleep that rejuvenates and heals the skin. Make sure you have the Namyaa Body Care Essentials to keep your skin nourished and glowing.   

There are a number of reasons why the lips are such a special part of the body. One of them is that they have so many nerve endings that it can feel more sensations than any other skin on the body. Which is why your first kiss is so special! The skin on the lips is hundred times more sensitive that regular skin on the hands or feet. Have you ever thought why they look pink and not like your skin’s colour? It is because the blood vessels are closer to the skin when it comes to lips, which has a thin layer of cells. Which is why lips are more prone to damage from direct impact or environmental changes. The most problematic thing for most is that the lips dry up much quicker than the rest of the skin and gets affected more by sun damage or chilly cold weather. Now that the winters are closer, the lips are going to chap everyday and dry lips require special remedy during the winter months. We do generally forget to apply a lip balm or moisturise regularly but there are ways with which you can ensure lip hydration all day long. These home remedies for dry lips is going to get you moisturised lips for the winter- 1. Hydrate yourself firstHydration for all the organs of the body comes from within. The internal water content of the body is 70%. This 70% of water content has to be maintained all the time as it is what keeps the bodily functions running. It is when this content of water goes below the 70% mark that we feel dehydrated and water from organs like lips, eyes, and salivary glands is pulled towards the torso. So, keep your hydration up at all times and drink plenty of water and fruit juices throughout the day. Especially during winter, when you don’t feel thirsty enough, keep a water alarm and try to have at least 3 litres of water every day. 2. Apply milk and honey during the dayMilk has excellent hydrating properties and it seeps right into the skin as a suitable moisturiser. That is why most moisturisers have milk solids as an ingredient. Honey is an amazing antioxidant which stops the creation of free radicals that cause rapid skin cell death. It also rejuvenates the skin cells in the lips and makes it plump. Mix a teaspoon of honey into 2 tablespoons of milk and apply it evenly on the lips and then massage them lightly. After the solution is dried just wipe it off with a damp cloth. Repeat it at least twice a day, once in the morning and once in the day. 3. Invest in a humidifierHumidifier is certainly a worthy investment for those who suffer with overtly chapped and cracked skin during the winters. The reason for this cracked skin is that the air becomes very dry due to all the cooled water particles settling on the ground. The dry air then brushes along our skin and pulls out all the hydration. Humidifying your living space is a smart way to bring balance to the air. A quality humidifier will replenish the moisture in the air so that it doesn’t brush off any from your lips and skin. You can also put a few drops of organic essential oils to get a relaxed mood for indoor winter activities. 4. Use a lip exfoliatorBefore looking for a dry lips remedy right after you wake up with flaky lips, it is better to exfoliate the layer of dead skin from them. Lips that have dried up through the night have a layer of dead skin which prevent other moisturisers and balms from reaching the live skin cells beneath. Using an exfoliator not only removes the dead skin and pollutants from the skin but also massages the lips to induce better blood flow and internal hydration. Use a mild herbal lip exfoliator like the Namyaa Organic Lip Scrub to cleanse and rejuvenate your lips. 5. Apply SPF based lip balms during the dayThe winter sun is much harmful for the lips than that in the summers. When you’re out in the day during the winters, your skin is lacking moisture already and the sun rays damage it further, giving way to external irritants which crack open the skin on the lips. Applying an SPF based lip balm or cream can prevent that from happening. Routinely repeat the application of lip balms that contain petrolatum, mineral oils and ceramides throughout the day. Remember, lip moisturisers with salicylic acid, menthol, camphor or oxybenzone can be more destructive for your skin than giving it protection. 6. Use lip products with added nourishment in the eveningsCold winter evening are the worst for your lips and skin as it is the driest time of the season. The air has almost zero humidity and removes all moisture from the skin. It is better to apply products to your skin that have organic ingredients which provide nourishment to the skin. Lip balms based on shea butter, coconut butter or milk are amazing at providing nutrition to the skin cells and keeping your lips plump through the night. There are a lot of lip moisturising products that are based on cocoa butter or hemp seed oil as well. You can integrate them in your evening dry lips remedy and wake up with fresh supple lips for the next day. The shape and quality of our lips have a lot of effect on our face and appearance. Keeping the most sensitive organ of the body protected is necessary for beautification of self. Winters are almost here and the air is going to lose all it’s humidity. It is better to start the healing and rejuvenation of your lips now. So, get the useful ingredients and start pampering your pout before the winder winds start howling.

    Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women. As per WHO, an estimated 8–13% of reproductive-aged women suffer from PCOS. It is known to cause long-term physical and mental well-being issues, one of the most common ones being weight gain.Sudden and extreme weight gain due to PCOS can hamper a person’s self-esteem and confidence. It can also lead to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer.Thus, the first step of PCOS treatment is to start losing weight. This not only helps improve mental well-being but also reduces the risk of developing any related chronic illnesses. While we all know that weight loss is not easy, it is even more difficult if you are suffering from PCOS. The good news is that weight loss with PCOS is possible! It just needs a little due diligence, dedication, and determination. Here are some tips that can help you on your journey to weight loss with PCOS: Consult a nutrition professional Most women make the mistake of becoming their own nutritionist and trying to lose weight with PCOS on their own. However, this is not advisable as you do not know about the intricate details of PCOS and its dietary requirements. So, the first step should be to consult a dietician who can provide you with a personalized diet plan and advice. This will help you in making the right food choices, thus aiding in weight loss. They will take into factor your individual health requirements, fitness goals, lifestyle choices, and medical history. This will ensure that your PCOS treatment is tailored to your needs and is successful. Eat Healthy and Cut Down on Unhealthy Foods Having PCOS means that you will need to make some dietary changes, like reducing the intake of sugar, processed food, and unhealthy fats. So, say goodbye to your pizzas, burgers, and processed snacks for a while—no matter how much you love them. Instead, include healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, and seeds in your diet. This kind of nutrient-dense food not only fills you up faster but also helps regulate the blood sugar levels and improves hormone levels, thus aiding in weight loss with PCOS. Again, a diet recommended by a nutritionist is very important. They will provide you with the right balance of nutrients to ensure that you are getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals for proper PCOS management. Stay Hydrated In addition to the above, staying hydrated is also an important part of weight loss with PCOS. Drinking plenty of water helps to flush out toxins from your body and keeps you hydrated. Moreover, drinking water before meals can also help to curb hunger pangs, thus helping you consume fewer calories. So, ensure that you drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. If you are someone who has trouble remembering to drink water, try setting reminders or carrying a reusable water bottle with you. This will help you stay hydrated and on track with your weight loss with PCOS. Exercise Regularly It is a no-brainer that any successful weight loss program requires a good fitness routine. When it comes to PCOS treatment, exercise is essential, as it helps in lowering blood sugar levels and increasing insulin sensitivity to manage blood sugars. For weight loss with PCOS, you don’t need to hit the gym every day. Start with brisk walking, jogging, or cycling at least five days a week for 30 minutes to an hour. This should be enough to start seeing the difference. Don’t forget to take a rest day and give your body time to heal and recover after each workout. Additionally, you could also try Pilates or yoga to help improve your hormonal balance along with strength and flexibility. Manage Stress Levels Stress has a major role to play in weight loss with PCOS. High levels of stress can lead to an increase in cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy production. When it is overproduced, it can lead to an increase in weight, especially around the abdominal area. To beat stress and lose weight with PCOS, you need to practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, yoga, and meditation. Make sure to get enough restful sleep each night and give yourself some me-time to de-stress. Plus, stay away from situations that make you feel stressed out and practice positive thinking to help maintain a healthy mental state. This includes avoiding negative self-talk and learning to be kinder to yourself. Consider Medication Sometimes, weight loss with PCOS can be difficult to achieve on its own, and you may need the help of medication. Your doctor can prescribe medications that can help control your hormone levels, reduce inflammation, and regulate menstrual cycles. For women with PCOS seeking medication treatment options, Ayurvedic medicine can be worth considering. These medicines are formulated using natural ingredients like Pippali, Neem, Aloe, and more and are known for their potential benefits in PCOS treatment, including weight loss. Plus, they are free from synthetic chemicals, artificial flavors and fragrances, and synthetics, that are usually used in allopathic medicine. This makes them a safer way to treat PCOS and lose weight. Remember, weight loss with PCOS may take time and patience. Focus on making sustainable lifestyle changes rather than resorting to crash diets or extreme measures. Consult with your healthcare provider regularly to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to your PCOS treatment and weight loss plan. If you need medication, consider Ayurvedic medicines, such as Namyaa's Aarthava Kshaya PCOD and PCOS Tablets, to get safe and reliable PCOS treatment. These can not only help in weight loss with PCOS but also help in ensuring a regular menstrual cycle, promoting a healthy period flow, and improving fertility. Thus, you can get complete freedom from PCOS and its associated issues. With dedication and the right approach, you can successfully manage PCOS and achieve your weight loss goals. So, start your journey today and get back to living life with confidence!

When you look beautiful, people happily comment with the fire emoji on your Instagram pictures, and yet a real fire would scar your beauty for life. That’s what the sun is, a huge ball of fire in the sky isn’t it? So, heat from that fireball continuously penetrates the atmosphere and strikes our skin throughout the day. Now, with the atmosphere depleted because of pollutants, it is even easier for the most harmful rays of the sun to reach the surface. It is getting hotter with every passing year and the sun seems to be closer than ever. Our skins, however, are becoming more and more sensitive because of a lifestyle agreeing more to an indoor environment, unless you’re an adventurer or a farmer. Sensitive skin is more susceptible to sunburns and getting tanned. A sunburn can adverse effects on the skin which can result in puffing up of the entire affected area and even skin cancer (melanoma). Summers don’t just bring fiery sun; it is there is the winters too. The humidity and sweat that comes along with the season also has a lot of damaging effects if not taken care of. So, let’s get into our summer skin do what provides it protection; Wash yourself regularly Bathing in the summers is certainly a refresher for your skin. The dirt and grime that the sweat attracts can settle into your pores and be a reason for acne, rashes and boils. Keeping your skin clean just requires some cool water and mild soap, or a facewash if you’re rinsing your face. Marylyn Monroe, one of the most beautiful women, used to wash her face five times a day. But given her troubles with dry skin, with a regular skin you can still do at least three washes a day. As for bathing, it is good to wash off all the sweat from your body at least twice a day is great for skin care during summers. Make sure you use a mild soap so that regular use doesn’t turn your skin dry. Wear sunscreen everyday Going out in the sun will always have tanned skin as a side-effect. Wearing a sunscreen lotion is necessary to protect your skin from the burning UV rays of the sun. While the regular sunscreen may protect you during the morning, most of us who go out commuting in the harsh midday sun require a sunscreen with SPF levels above 50. Sunscreen in summer will provide the skin with protection against harsh sunburns and tough tan marks. This will let you have the confidence to pull off that beach wear during your vacation mode. Wear protective clothing Sunscreen might protect your skin but only for a few hours. While we may forget to replenish the sunscreen layer, adding a covering layer to your clothing can provide impenetrable sun protection. Clothes which have a light colour tone like white, yellow or pinks are soothing as they don’t attract the heat from the sun and keep you cool. So, next time you’re travelling or adventuring out in the day, full sleeves and trousers can reduce your efforts for skin care this summer. Avoid sun in the peak hours While avoiding the sun altogether would not be good for mental and physical health, sunbathing in the noon wouldn’t be a great idea for vitamin D. Even if you have been told by the doctor to spend some time in the sun, he certainly didn’t mean laying on the terrace at 12 in the noon. To ensure you don’t get scorched by the sun try to avoid the peak heat during 10-3 o’clock in the day. If you’re on a holiday try to look for indoor recreation during these hours. While we can’t always protect our skin completely, here are some ways to heal sun damage and tanned skin- Applying milk Milk has wonderful healing properties for the skin and has been used in skin treatment rituals across the country. If you’re an Indian born child, milk in the fridge is a staple. Just take a generous amount of chilled milk in a bowl and use a cotton ball to apply it to your face and other areas which have been damaged by the sun. Wash your face once the milk dries off. It is a easy skin care for summer that can be accessed for pennies. Making a milk and gram flour mask Milk already has good amounts of vitamins B6 and B12, along with biotin which help heal the skin and reduce inflammation. You can fortify the benefits of milk by mixing some besan (gram flour). Besan has excellent exfoliating properties; it cleanses the skin pores and brightens the skin while reducing inflammation. Just mix a tablespoon of besan with half a cup of milk and apply it on your skin as a mask. Wash off with cool water when the mixture dries. Exfoliating with oats, lemon and Multani mitti Oats are good for inflammation both inside and outside the body. When applied on the skin it soothes the skin and locks in hydration. Lemon is another natural skin care ingredient for summer. It has vitamin C and citric acid which act as bleaching agents for the skin to remove tan. Now mixing a bit of fuller’s earth or Multani mitti to the mix will give your skin a cooling and brightening effect. Mix a tablespoon of oats, a tablespoon of Multani mitti with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Use this mixture as a scrub and apply it all over your face in circular motions. You can also scrub it on other areas. Let the mixture stay for about 3 minutes and then rinse off with cool water. Summers or winters, the sun will always hurt your skin if you are out for more than a few minutes. These summer protection hacks can efficiently reduce sun damage and heal the skin if you’ve already got it. Body parts exposed and regularly rinsed can be saved easily but the tough parts are those that stay hidden and bear the weight of hours and even days of sweat and dirt. Like your underarms and intimate areas. This has a solution too; with Namyaa Haldi Chandan Intimate Wash which is made with the healing and brightening goodness of turmeric and sandalwood powder. Take complete care of your overall skin and battle the summer sun with confidence.

 Menstrual cycles don’t actually function like clock work. Different women have different period cycles which range from two days of bleeding to six days of bleeding. The length of the period cycles depend on the uterine health and sexual life of a woman. For example, an active sexual life brings unrestricted flow which continues for only three days with minimum days of pain or mental irritation. Whereas, an inactive sexual life can cause restricted flow and intense premenstrual syndrome which causes mood swings, unreasonable gloom and irritation. Some women might also experience highly painful periods because of rare or uncommon reproductive physiologies. In their twenties, women generally have painful periods because a large portion of the uterus lining is being shed. Whereas, some have an excessive amount of stress causing their feminine hormones to malfunction. If irregular periods have become commonplace, knowledge and treatment options are important. Here’s all you need to know- When are periods considered irregular? A normal period cycle can continue from 25-30 days. The last day of a period and the first day of a period shall have a difference of 21-35 days in between. The period cycle has 6 days of ovulation, 3-4 days of PMS (post menstrual syndrome) and 3-5 days of menstrual bleeding. So, to determine whether the menstrual cycle is regular or not, you need to count the days between the last day of one period to the first day of the next period. If the days are between 21-35, your periods are on a healthy cycle, whereas if the days exceed 35 days for three continuous cycles, your periods are irregular. Having periods too soon, within 15 days for example, is also considered unhealthy. Some women have a cycle that continues for 20 days later than the normal 35 day cycle, which is a serious irregularity for a period. Why do periods become irregular? There are a multitude of possibilities that can cause the period to be irregular. While many of the causes can be controlled or treated, some of the reasons could point to a serious health issue. Here are some of the reasons why the periods become irregular- PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome is a leading cause of irregular periods. This ovarian disease is an imbalance of the hormones which causes the ovaries to malfunction and not release fertile eggs. This causes the uterus to get confused on the timing of the menstrual cycle and it holds on to the menstrual fluids, waiting for the egg to be released. PCOS causes cysts to form in the ovaries which make it difficult for the ovaries to release fertile eggs into the uterus. Along with the ovaries, the adrenal glands in the kidneys are also affected and start to produce more male hormones than female ones. This again disrupts the body’s hormonal signals for regular menstruation. Thyroid or pituitary gland disorder Thyroid hormones control the function of the ovaries which is important for a natural menstrual cycle. Thyroid glands can sometimes stop producing enough hormones called hypothyroidism. This stops the ovaries from releasing enough eggs causing uncontrolled and unexpected blood flow from the uterus. If there is a more than healthy production of thyroid hormones, the periods can arrive later than the usual 21-35 day cycle. Pituitary gland is another part of a healthy cycle. It controls prolactin which is responsible for the lining of the uterus. When there is a disturbance in prolactin levels, it causes the uterus lining to thin out and can cause the periods to come very late or stop them altogether for a long time. Pelvic inflammatory disease Pelvic inflammation can also cause the uterus and ovaries to malfunction, causing irregular or no periods at all. Most common causes of the female reproductive system being inflamed are sexually transmitted diseases and untreated UTIs (urinary tract infection). Non-disease causes While diseases can be a large risk factor for irregularity in periods, there are also non-disease related factors which can cause irregular periods. Some of the major causes are- Perimenopause- when you’re transitioning to the menopause stage in your life, which comes around 45-50 years of age, your period cycle can become unpredictable for at least 5-10 years. It is common for women going through perimenopause to have irregular periods. Stress and anxiety- high levels of stress and anxiety has been found to be a common cause for young women to have irregular periods. The increase in the stress hormone called cortisol causes disturbance in the ovaries which cause late or infrequent periods. Extreme exercise- exercising is known to increase the amount of testosterone and androgens. Hence, extreme exercise routines are known to have an effect on menstrual cycles. Eating disorders- not eating enough due to unhealthy diet plans or losing weight due to extreme exercise can also cause irregular periods. Birth control- birth control pills, implants and rings used in the vaginal canal or uterus can also cause irregular periods. Can I get pregnant with irregular periods? It isn’t necessary that an irregular cycle will affect pregnancy. Some irregular cycles don’t mean that eggs are not being released in the uterus. Although in some cases, where the ovaries have formed cysts, eggs are not released or are not fertile, women without PCOS or uterine inflammation can still get pregnant on the days of ovulation. However, with an STD or PCOS, you might require treatment to get a fertile window for conceiving.  How do I treat irregular periods? If you’re young and have gotten your first period only a year or few months back, you don’t actually require treatment. In time, your periods will start falling in place. If you’re in your 20s, however, you might want to start focusing on your periods and see if they are late or frequent for more than three months. Get yourself checked for thyroid issues and PCOS, if you have neither of them, lifestyle changes are to be in order. Improving your diet by eating nutritious foods often and ensuring you get enough sleep every night are the first steps. If you’re on a high intensity or long hours of exercise routine, you need to calm down and decrease your exercise time. Reducing stress in your life and taking regular leisure hours for yourself is also essential to regulate periods. If your periods are completely erratic, you can try supplementing your body with herbs that regulate the production and release of hormones. Some of these Ayurvedic herbs like ashoka, arjun, ashwagandha, jatamasi, motha, gular, lodhra, lal chandan and more that regulate menstrual cycles are present in the Namyaa Anartava Irregular Period Syrup. There are certified herbs that regulate the hormones responsible for healthy period cycles. You don’t have to go on a pill frenzy or spend thousands on hormone therapies. Sticking to a good nutritious diet and leaning on to the cures of nature can be wholesome for a long term menstrual health.

While most of the hormones generally work independently, few require external help and caution to regenerate and work in sync with the rest of the body. One of the most unstable hormones in the body is insulin. Even a week-long holiday with all your favorite junk food and desserts is enough to bring an imbalance to how insulin works with your body's cells. Insulin is the hormone that helps glucose to reach the cells in your muscles, liver, and fat to be used as energy or stored for later use. When there is a lot of glucose in the form of refined sugars or carbohydrates, insulin takes glucose from the blood (blood sugar), enabling muscle and liver cells to absorb this glucose and keep blood sugar levels in control. So, when the doctor states that your blood sugar is too high or too low, your insulin is not working appropriately. This is the beginning of diabetes in the body for a healthy woman, but some women don't binge on desserts or fatty foods and yet tend to develop diabetes. This type of diabetes happens not because of dietary issues but because of underlying hormonal problems and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which stems from them. Diabetes and PCOS in women go hand in hand; one can always cause the other. Let's understand the connection and know how to prevent diabetes when you have PCOS. How are PCOS and diabetes connected? It has been studied that women affected by PCOS have an onset of type-2 diabetes earlier than expected. It also goes the other way around; diabetic women have a higher chance of suffering from PCOS. The reason behind it is the effect of PCOS on the hormones and the very fact that PCOS happens due to hormonal imbalances. Insulin is the hormone that controls how your body metabolizes glucose. Many women with PCOS, which also causes disturbances in the hormonal levels, have higher than normal insulin levels. When the body produces more insulin than it needs, there is always a high level of glucose in the blood, which later becomes the cause of diabetes. Let us explain-Think of insulin as the guard on the doorway of your cells from where they take in glucose. The cells become resistant to constant high levels of insulin in the body. When the cells do not heed warnings of insulin, they take in more glucose than they can process. This leads to the prolonged stagnant presence of glucose in the cells. When there is lots of unused glucose in the tissues, they weaken and start to procure more damage from inside and out. In diabetes, the patient cannot heal from even minor wounds that generally repair themselves within days. With PCOS diminishing the ability of the body to control insulin production, insulin resistance in the cells increases, and so do the chances of type-2 diabetes. Cautions to take with PCOS PCOS generally has no immediate symptoms that show up, and diabetes will only show up through bodily dysfunctions. However, taking note of certain things if you have PCOS can help you detect prediabetes. Ensure that you call up the doctor if you notice the following symptoms- Increased thirst Frequent urination Increased hunger Weight loss Fatigue Blurred vision Slow-healing sores and frequent infections Headaches Lightheadedness, dizziness, or shaking limbs Sudden loss of muscle mass and feeling weak even after eating right are the first signs of prediabetes. At this stage, you can still control your bodily functions and prevent diabetes. Taking the proper steps will give the control back in your hands- How to prevent diabetes with PCOS? Since PCOS and diabetes go hand-in-hand, their treatment is no different. All the steps that you take to prevent diabetes help you to reverse the effects of PCOS as well, which includes regulating your hormones. Only a handful of illnesses ail us, which cannot be treated with a healthy diet and good exercise. Here's what you need to do to prevent diabetes- Diet : A balanced diet is the easiest way to a pain-free and long life. Include these dietary habits in your daily life to keep diabetes at bay- Eat many colorful fruits and vegetables like carrots, beetroot, oranges, grapefruit, etc. Add lean protein sources like turkey, chicken breasts, low-fat dairy, fish, and low-fat legumes like sprouts. Eat only the healthy fats from foods like olive oil, nuts, seeds, and cod liver oil. Eat more whole grain foods like dals, wholewheat, barley, millets, brown rice, etc. Women suffering from PCOS shall avoid eating foods like- Processed meats Trans fats from chips and fried foods Refined carbs include basmati rice, fine flour (maida), white bread, and white pasta. Fast foods and junk foods are high in calories. Low-fat foods that hide sugar in the place of fats. Exercise Exercise and movement are the best ways to set the natural rhythms and functions of the body. It will not only burn excess glucose for diabetes but also balance the hormonal movement in the body and control the effects of PCOS. Try the following cardio exercises to prevent diabetes- Walking for at least thirty minutes every day Swimming for at least 5-8 laps Jumping rope if you don't have much weight 10 reps of squats at least thrice a day A balanced diet and exercise routine will help you prevent diabetes from PCOS. However, if you have been suffering from PCOS for a long time, you can also try herbal supplements that help in controlling PCOS. Namyaa PCOD and PCOS Tablets are a boon for regular ovulation and periods. Formulated with certified rare herbs, it can regulate your hormones and treat PCOS and PCOD. The Ayurvedic formulation ensures healthy ovaries and balanced female hormones for long-term use. Get control of your hormones and PCOS today!