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🌿 Then vs Now: Why Skincare is a Need, Not a Luxury

🌸 Have You Ever Wondered… Why your grandmother had glowing skin without a single drop of sunscreen? Why our school photos looked so “child-like”… but today’s kids look like mini-adults? Why parents say, "We never did all this skin care — why do you need it?" You’re not alone. Many of us are caught in this thought "Am I doing too much… or am I just doing what’s necessary for today’s world?" Let’s take a gentle journey together — across time — from mud facial  to moisturizers, from oil baths to serums from the scent of shikakai to the importance of sunscreen. 💬 This blog isn’t just about skincare. It’s about understanding how the world has changed, and why caring for your skin today is not vanity — but vital Ayurvedic self-care. 👵 THEN: NATURAL RADIANCE — NO PRODUCTS, JUST PRACTICES Ever noticed how our mothers and grandmothers looked effortlessly beautiful? ✨ No sunscreen ✨ No serum ✨ No moisturizer Yet their skin glowed. Why? Let’s go back for a second. 🟢 Their ...

🧒🏼🌱 “Why Today’s School Kids Look Older, Weaker… and at Risk”

✍️ By Dr. Subha R, BAMS  Hi Everyone,  how are you all!!!  When I was in school, we all truly looked like children—thin limbs, shining eyes, innocent smiles. We were lean, playful, and emotionally grounded. But today, many school-going kids look like college students in both size and fashion—but not in strength or mindset. I began wondering: Is it just me noticing this? Or is childhood truly shrinking? This blog is my journey to answer that question—with science, Ayurveda, and lived observation. 1. 🧬 Early Puberty: Growing Up Too Soon Girls today start puberty as early as 8–9 years, compared to 12–13 in the 1990s. COVID lockdowns caused a surge in early puberty diagnoses across countries. External maturity comes before internal readiness—causing anxiety, confusion, and emotional struggles. 2. ⚖️ Obesity and Puberty: A Vicious Circle Overweight girls are 4x more likely to enter puberty early. Obesity raises insulin, leptin, and estrogen—triggering early hormonal shifts. K...