What’s the most expensive beauty product you ever bought? 10 women tell us
We asked women around the world about their most expensive beauty buys, and whether they were worth it. We got some surprising answers. Hansa Makhijani Jain reports.
Category: Body
Hundred hours of hydration? 10 moisturisers to save your skin in the heat
Your skin called. It wants more hydration this scorching season! Can a dab of cream really promise days of moisturisation? eShe beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain shares the science and recommends 10 products to rescue your skin.
New study shows how maternal fear and anxiety can shape the next generation
Japanese researchers have discovered that anxiety in pregnancy worsens birth outcomes, implying that emotional support is a vital pillar of maternal healthcare.
5 Bollywood celebrity-owned beauty lines that are worth the hype
From Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif, Indian celebs are following Hollywood icons and launching their own line of beauty products. Hansa Makhijani Jain picks the best they have to offer.
What body shaming does to a woman’s sense of self
Casually stated and disguised as concern, body shaming erodes one’s self-worth and casts a long shadow on the trajectory of a woman’s life and personal growth, writes author Aruna Joshi.
7 super nutrients that will give you sensational skin and hair
A shelf full of coveted creams and cosmetics is all very well, but do you know what kind of nutrition gives you gorgeous skin and hair? eShe’s beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain tells you what you need in your diet to look and feel your best.
Childfree not childless: a filmmaker reclaims her right to freedom from motherhood
A married woman without children faces innumerable judgements and questions in India. But even though motherhood is idealised, the woman’s body is considered impure, notes filmmaker Shobhita Thakur.
Ritual to reality: the silenced wounds of postpartum motherhood in India
Postpartum depression in India is not just a ‘private matter’ but a symptom of systemic neglect and a failure of public-health infrastructure. Rituals intended as care frequently become tools of emotional and social control, writes Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed.
From matte to mousse – what’s the best foundation for you?
Foundations promise a flawless camera-ready complexion in a time of high-definition videos and closeups. But the variety is often mindboggling. eShe’s beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain suggests the best for your skin type.
This new book on interoception helped me make sense of my body’s mysteries
In a brilliant new book ‘Inner Sense’, science writer Caroline Williams explains how interoception works to connect mind and body. Aekta Kapoor dives in, and finds clues to her own midlife metamorphosis.
The body as battlefield: a single woman’s reflections on ageing
When confronted with casual ageism and judgements about one’s weight or single status, what would you do? In this essay, Reeti Roy turns within to seek love and self-validation.
10 multitasking beauty products designed to save you time and money!
Phone in one hand and green tea in another? You are not the only multitasking maven. These multipurpose cosmetics, haircare and skincare products will totally fit your vibe.
This Bengaluru therapist is bridging science and soul through expressive arts
Blending psychology, creativity and spirituality, Bengaluru-based expressive arts therapist Bhaktiveda Dhaul Taragi uses tools such as dance, art and movement to promote emotional wellbeing.
The ultimate beauty secret of all time: happy you = happy skin!
The glow on your face has a lot to do with what’s going on inside you. eShe beauty editor Hansa Makhijani Jain lists 7 ways to keep calm and shine on.
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