Ayurveda Knowledge
How to Prepare Your Face Before Applying Makeup
No matter what your makeup routine looks like, preparing your skin is critical. Professional makeup artists already know that to get a flawless look you need careful preparation beforehand, by cleansing, nourishing and moisturizing your skin. Lucky for you, there are...
read more
Cosmetics are the Face of Ayurveda in the West
Ayurveda is a 5,000 year-old tradition of medicine originating in India. While common throughout the Indian subcontinent, it has struggled to find a foothold in the West. It can seem exotic and inaccessible to people who are not familiar with it, and the wealth of...
read more
Gold and Silver: Precious Metals in Ayurveda
The 5,000 year-old tradition of Ayurveda offers a wealth of information about herbs, spices, flowers and woods, but what about the precious metals found below the earth? As it turns out, the tradition of decorating treats in Asia with gold or silver foil originates...
read more
What are Ayurveda Cosmetics?
You'd be hard pressed not to notice the trend in natural and organic products everywhere you look, and cosmetics are no exception. When you start diving into these products, many different terms come up fairly regularly. One of those is Ayurveda. So what exactly are...
read more
Bamboo: Source of Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging
Bamboo is a common commodity that has been used by humans for at least 5,000 years. In China, it's a symbol of uprightness and in India a symbol of friendship. Bamboo's uses span countless industries, like construction, textiles, food production and even musical...
read moreDIY Ayurveda and News
Ayurveda Skincare – Identify Your Dosha
Are you looking for an all-natural solution to your problem skin? Using harsh soaps and cleansing gels with alcohol or other chemicals can hurt the skin you are trying to help. Ayurveda has the solutions for any skin maladies, you just need to identify your Dosha....
read more
Black Garlic’s History, Uses and DIY Preparation
Black garlic has been used in Asia for centuries for culinary and medicinal purposes. In Thailand it is believed to grant longevity and immortality in Taoist mythology. It is currently very popular in Korea as a health supplement. But where did it come from, what are...
read more
CHIC CHIQ debuts luscious new Chocolat facemask
CHIC CHIQ is proud to announce the fourth member of our line of natural, Ayurveda-inspired powder facemasks. Chocolat is a luscious new treat for your skin, made with 70% dark chocolate, multani mitti and licorice. Chocolate is a powerful antioxidant that protects the...
read more
Our Powder Facemasks Now Ship to North America
CHIC CHIQ is happy to announce another treat for the holidays, expanded shipping to North America! Our friends across the pond can now get our all-natural, powder facemasks and share in our Ayurveda journey. CHIC CHIQ cosmetics flat rate shipping to North America...
read more
Problem with Acne? Use Sandalwood as a DIY Remedy
In the last decade acne has become more than just a source of teenage problems, but also something that bothers both adult men and women. Ayurveda gives us many natural cures to various skin issues, and perhaps the most useful is sandalwood. Sandalwood and oily skin...
read more